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IMMA 111: Nakamura vs Orochi 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prodigy - Poison. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Lasileuka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lasileuka, as that shot connected.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lasileuka slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lasileuka shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lasileuka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Lasileuka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Lasse Lasileuka has been cut.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lasileuka throws out the jab.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Lasileuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Lasileuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lasileuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Lasileuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Lasileuka shoots in and drives through. Jokinen sprawls well.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Lasileuka.
Lasileuka scores with a punch to the head.
Lasileuka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lasileuka is just out of range.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Lasileuka moved away.
Lasileuka swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Lasileuka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lasileuka is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jokinen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lasileuka crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lasileuka's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olli Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Olli Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by Lil' Jamal - Genetic For Terror. Takka has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. Kublai Congo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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199 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takka cracks the inside of Congo's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Takka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Congo checks a leg kick.
Takka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Congo is out of range.
Timo Takka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takka cracks the inside of Congo's front leg.
Congo misses with a takedown
and Takka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Congo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Congo.
Takka tries to clinch
and Congo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
An inside leg kick from Takka misses.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takka was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
A clash of legs there as Congo blocks the low kick.
Takka catches Congo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Congo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Congo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Congo misses
and Takka counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takka .
Takka misses the jab.
Congo moves into range and clinches up with Takka .
Takka tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Takka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
Congo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo tries to work over Takka 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Takka .
Takka misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Takka fails to land.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Takka avoids the damage to the body.
Takka misses with some punches.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Congo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Congo is leaning against Takka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Takka .
Congo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takka is trying to keep an underhook but Congo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Takka gets back to full guard.
Congo trying to control the position from guard on top but Takka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Congo defends it easily.
Takka looking for a guillotine here but Congo defends easily.
Takka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Congo.
Takka is trying to hold Congo in close to prevent damage but Congo has managed to pass into half guard.
Congo is nestled in close to Takka , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Congo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takka defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Congo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Congo winds up and cracks Takka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Congo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Congo defends it easily.
Congo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Congo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Congo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takka keeping moving, preventing Congo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Takka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Takka finds it's way through Congo's defenses.
Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Timo Takka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takka 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.
Congo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Congo scrambles back to his feet.
Takka misses with a hook.
Takka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Congo avoids the head kick by Takka .
Takka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo takes a swing at Takka 's ribcage but misses.
Timo Takka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takka is looking to slow Congo down with leg kicks.
Congo throws a hook to the side of Takka 's head but Takka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Congo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takka is trying to defend but Congo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kublai Congo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takka working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Congo passes Takka 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takka is staying active underneath Congo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka is looking to improve his position.
Takka is trying to maintain the position but Congo is very close to passing his half guard.
Takka is refusing to be controlled, as Congo sits in half guard.
Takka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Congo.
Congo with the ground and pound but Takka uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Congo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Congo trying to control the position from guard on top but Takka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo is fighting to break Takka 's control of his arms but Takka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Congo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Congo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Congo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takka 's head.
Congo looking to pass the guard.
Takka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Congo passes into half guard.
Congo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Congo wants to free his trapped foot but Takka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Congo is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo wants to pass the guard but Takka is defending well.
Congo working Takka over with strikes.
Takka wants to improve his position but Congo is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo slips a nice elbow through Takka 's hands, connecting with Takka 's forehead.
Congo seems to be looking for submissions.
Congo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Congo manages to pass to mount!
Congo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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 Kublai Congo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Congo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Congo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Congo connects with a couple of short punches.
Congo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takka working for submissions but it's allowed Congo to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takka trying to control the position.
Takka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Congo uses it to pass to side control.
Takka dodges the ground and pound from Congo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo wants to control but Takka is keeping him busy.
Takka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Congo trying to control here.
Takka drops an elbow to the side of Congo's head.
Takka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Congo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Takka from controlling successfully.
Takka throwing strikes from guard but Congo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo controls Takka momentarily but Takka frees himself.
Takka with a nice head shot there.
Congo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Congo wants to sweep but no luck.
Takka postures up and lands a big shot to Congo's brow.
Takka works over Congo with some ground and pound from guard.
Takka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Congo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takka wants to control but Congo is keeping busy.
Takka won't allow Congo to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Congo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Congo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Takka .
I think Takka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kublai Congo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John J Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borga comes to the cage accompanied by People In Planes - Last Man Standing. Rambo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by American Badass. John J Rambo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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277 lbs
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270 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Borga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John J Rambo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts.
Rambo closes the distance and clinches.
Borga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borga blocks a body shot from Rambo.
Borga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambo tries to throw a body punch but Borga avoids it by throwing Rambo back against the cage.
Rambo lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rambo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rambo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borga is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rambo.
Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rambo.
Rambo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Aleksi Borga has been cut.
Rambo forces Borga back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambo.
Rambo breaks from the clinch.
Rambo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rambo cracks Borga with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Borga looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rambo finish him?
Borga is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga glances at the clock... BAM! Rambo nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Borga crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Borga is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John J Rambo!
An out of breath John J Rambo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Charlemagne. Angelo Smokeleaf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano jabs at Smokeleaf's body.
Marciano tries to clinch but Smokeleaf moves away
and Smokeleaf counters with a body kick.
Smokeleaf connects with a body shot.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smokeleaf throws a solid leg kick but Marciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smokeleaf.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smokeleaf backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf connects with a right hand. Marciano shakes it off.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marciano gets tackled into the cage by Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf maintains the clinch.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smokeleaf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marciano working Smokeleaf over with knees to the body.
Marciano lands an elbow inside.
Smokeleaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smokeleaf blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries a body shot but Smokeleaf blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but Marciano blocks with his arms.
Smokeleaf looks winded!
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Smokeleaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smokeleaf blocks an uppercut.
Smokeleaf blocks an uppercut.
Marciano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marciano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smokeleaf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marciano has hold of one of Smokeleaf's legs. Smokeleaf is fighting the takedown attempt but Marciano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marciano looking to pass the guard.
Marciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marciano looking to pass the guard.
Marciano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smokeleaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oooooh!!! Marciano has knocked Smokeleaf down with a huge combo! Marciano steps away and waves a wobbly Smokeleaf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Angelo Smokeleaf has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smokeleaf is rocked!
Smokeleaf throws a low kick but Marciano moves out of range easily.
Smokeleaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Smokeleaf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marciano.
Marciano looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Marciano backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Smokeleaf's temple! It sends Smokeleaf violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Marciano celebrates and the doctors try to help Smokeleaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano made sure to mention his sponsor, Non-Stop Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest. Zhuo has chosen Kung Fu You as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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177 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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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
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zhuo checks it well.
Zhuo misses with a looping right.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee with a jab.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhuo at a distance.
Lee throws a body punch but Zhuo moves out of range.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Zhuo ducks down to avoid it.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Zhuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhuo throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhuo is able to avoid easily.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhuo throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Zhuo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Zhuo avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhuo misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhuo throws a shot to the body.
Lee is looking to wear down Zhuo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zhuo misses with a hook.
Zhuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Zhuo blocks the body kick.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhuo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thumps Zhuo with a low kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhuo lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Zhuo swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhuo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Zhuo.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhuo moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Jab from Zhuo.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhuo slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Zhuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhuo.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhuo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Zhuo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zhuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhuo working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhuo working some strikes from top position.
Zhuo works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Zhuo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Zhuo is proving a slippery customer.
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 Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhuo throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lee tries to kick Zhuo off but Zhuo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo trying to control the pace.
Zhuo throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Zhuo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhuo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhuo thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Zhuo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhuo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee is not content to let Zhuo control the position.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhuo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to improve his position but Zhuo is controlling well.
Zhao Zhuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Zhuo there.
Zhuo throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zhuo is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zhuo won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Zhuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Zhuo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zhuo looking to pass the guard.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhuo.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhuo postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Zhuo chips away with some ground and pound.
Zhuo stops Lee from standing up.
Zhuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Zhuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhuo trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Zhuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhuo scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee keeping moving, preventing Zhuo from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo with a nice head shot there.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhuo shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Zhuo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee throws a series of punches but Zhuo moves out of range.
Zhuo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhuo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhuo clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee slips a straight right by Zhuo.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Zhuo.
Zhuo misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhuo lands a slapping body shot.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Zhuo's leg but Zhuo calmly moves out of range.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee is working Zhuo over against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhao Zhuo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zhuo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Zhuo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee slips a jab from Zhuo.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Zhuo misses its intended target.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhuo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhuo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhuo misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhuo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands a jab to Zhuo's midsection.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhuo's sensitive parts.
Lee tries to clinch up but Zhuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee throws a body punch but Zhuo moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Zhuo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee lands a nice hook to Zhuo's body. Zhuo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhuo's hands.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhuo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee throws a hook but Zhuo avoids it easily.
Zhuo misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks to land a right hand but Zhuo moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhuo misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhuo at a distance.
Zhuo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Zhuo ducks down to avoid it.
Zhuo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zhuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zhao Zhuo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zhao Zhuo waved his t-shirt featuring Affaketion's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Knows My Name. Smith has chosen Grand Magus - Hammer of the North as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
31 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Holmes forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holmes's hands.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
Smith feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holmes lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to pull guard but Holmes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Holmes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to stand up but Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a head kick. Holmes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Holmes counters with a leg kick.
Holmes slips under a jab from Smith.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Holmes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Holmes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Peter Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Holmes cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a right and a left that Holmes avoids nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Holmes.
Holmes is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmes tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to circle away but Holmes has him pinned against the cage.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes has Smith pushed against the cage.
Holmes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Holmes tries to tie him up.
Smith tries to pull guard but Holmes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mike Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes lands with a right to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith jumps guard and drags Holmes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to stand up but Holmes is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes.
Smith throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holmes - that will leave a mark!
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Holmes is out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Holmes takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Donk. Smith catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a jab.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Holmes slips a straight right by Smith.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Holmes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mike Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes jabs at Smith's body.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a low kick as Holmes jumps back.
A head kick from Holmes lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Holmes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holmes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Holmes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is rocked!
A short right from Holmes.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
Holmes pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Holmes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Holmes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Holmes!
Our winner, Mike Holmes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Emelianenko's choice of entrance music: Enea Vollare Mezzo. 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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254 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Cregov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Cregov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Cregov.
Cregov slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
That kick from Cregov tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cregov. Cregov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cregov misses with a kick to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cregov's head.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cregov's head.
Cregov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Cregov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cregov is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Cregov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov trying to control here.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cregov controlling the position well.
Cregov tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Cregov is blocking nicely.
Cregov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Cregov defending well.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but Cregov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cregov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Cregov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Cregov gets full guard.
Cregov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cregov has wrist control.
Cregov looking to control.
Emelianenko throws an elbow that misses. Cregov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by Cregov!
Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cregov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cregov trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cregov defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Cregov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianenko there!
Emelianenko regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cregov trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cregov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cregov.
Cregov slips under a jab.
Cregov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Cregov saw that one coming.
Cregov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cregov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cregov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cregov.
Cregov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Cregov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.
Emelianenko lands a right hook to the body.
Cregov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cregov tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cregov scoring well with a low kick there.
Cregov punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Cregov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cregov circles away.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Cregov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cregov dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands a right hook to the body.
Cregov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cregov.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Cregov avoids it well.
Cregov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Cregov.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cregov to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cregov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cregov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Cregov is trying to control but can't.
Cregov is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko working Cregov over with strikes.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cregov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cregov is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Cregov wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cregov's head.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Cregov's hands, connecting with Cregov's forehead.
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cregov gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cregov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cregov.
Cregov slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Cregov is out of range.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Cregov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cregov staying out of range there.
Emelianenko stuns Cregov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirian Cregov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cregov drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cregov to the mat! Cregov manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cregov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cregov is retaining full guard.
Cregov wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cregov is on top in guard.
Cregov wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Cregov controlling him for the moment.
Mirian Cregov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Emelianenko cracks Cregov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount.
Emelianenko raining down shots from the mount!
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Cregov is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cregov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Emelianenko land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Emelianenko stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McWeakhands swivels and escapes.
A solid leg kick lands there for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a front kick aimed at Cekada's knee but Cekada avoids it well.
Cekada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McWeakhands's waist but McWeakhands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cekada off to one side.
Cekada lands a nice hook to McWeakhands's body. McWeakhands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cekada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McWeakhands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cekada.
Cekada wants to clinch up but McWeakhands keeps it at a distance.
McWeakhands slips under a jab.
McWeakhands throws out a loose jab but Cekada uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWeakhands lands a nice hook to Cekada's body. Cekada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McWeakhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cekada.
McWeakhands misses the shot to the body.
McWeakhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Cekada misses.
McWeakhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cekada manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Cekada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeakhands slips under a jab from Cekada.
McWeakhands lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada's corner calls for a 1-2. Cekada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cekada lands a jab to the head.
McWeakhands scores with a leg kick.
McWeakhands misses with a body kick.
McWeakhands looks to throw the jab but Cekada is out of range.
A good leg kick by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cekada rather than just go for the knockout.
Cekada has closed the distance and engaged McWeakhands in a clinch.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Cekada blocks it.
Cekada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cekada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cekada lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cekada fails to land.
Cekada tries to pull guard but McWeakhands won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Cekada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWeakhands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cekada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McWeakhands just stands there and leans against the cage.
McWeakhands lands with a short shot to the head.
Cekada prevents a body shot from McWeakhands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cekada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cekada.
McWeakhands lands a nice uppercut.
Cekada manages to break the clinch.
Cekada connects with a nice looking jab.
Cekada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McWeakhands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McWeakhands throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cekada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWeakhands.
Cekada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cekada has a takedown stuffed.
McWeakhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cekada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McWeakhands misses with a looping right.
Cekada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cekada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cekada.
McWeakhands keeps control of Cekada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McWeakhands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cekada backwards.
Cekada is trying to pull guard but McWeakhands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cekada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McWeakhands lands a body punch.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
A short left from Cekada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands gets through Cekada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cekada drops down looking for an ankle pick but McWeakhands pulls his leg out and moves away.
McWeakhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cekada.
McWeakhands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands wants to land a leg kick but Cekada is out of range.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cekada.
McWeakhands wants to land a leg kick but Cekada is out of range.
McWeakhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cekada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cekada catches McWeakhands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws out a leg kick but Cekada moves out of range and McWeakhands only half commits.
Cekada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cekada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWeakhands checks a low kick from Cekada.
Cekada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Cekada.
Cekada throws a right hand that McWeakhands ducks under and follows up with a left that McWeakhands also avoids with ease.
Cekada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McWeakhands misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dumbass McWeakhands will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McWeakhands throws a big shot that misses.
Cekada avoids the head kick by McWeakhands.
Cekada throws a hook but McWeakhands blocks it.
McWeakhands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McWeakhands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cekada misses with a straight right.
McWeakhands throws a low kick, looking for Cekada's leg but Cekada calmly moves out of range.
Cekada needs to keep his hands up - McWeakhands had a free shot at his head there.
Cekada slips a straight right by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands cracks a nice hook into Cekada's ribs.
A slow jab from McWeakhands misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWeakhands. Cekada does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWeakhands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McWeakhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cekada.
McWeakhands throws a head kick but Cekada moves out of range.
McWeakhands stuffs the takedown attempt from Cekada. Cekada gets slowly back to his feet.
McWeakhands blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada throws a jab when McWeakhands was well out of range.
McWeakhands cracks a nice hook into Cekada's ribs.
Cekada throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McWeakhands to counter with a crisp jab.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick that knocks Cekada off balance momentarily.
Cekada throws a head kick that misses.
McWeakhands throws a sloppy head kick and Cekada moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for McWeakhands.
Cekada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cekada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cekada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McWeakhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cekada blocks a jab.
McWeakhands tries to work over Cekada's front leg with a kick but Cekada checks it.
McWeakhands misses with a left hand
enabling Cekada to counter with a crisp jab.
McWeakhands getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick that knocks Cekada off balance momentarily.
McWeakhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McWeakhands moves out of range of the strikes.
McWeakhands tries to score with a low kick but Cekada moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Cekada blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McWeakhands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by McWeakhands. Beautiful body shot.
McWeakhands throws a body punch but Cekada moves out of range.
McWeakhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McWeakhands tries to land a leg kick but Cekada saw it coming and moves away.
McWeakhands looks to throw the jab but Cekada is out of range.
McWeakhands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cekada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cekada misses with the combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cekada. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McWeakhands throws a head kick that half lands.
McWeakhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McWeakhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cekada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McWeakhands checks it well.
McWeakhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McWeakhands lands a body shot.
Cekada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a sloppy head kick and Cekada moves out of range easily.
McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cekada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cekada is able to avoid easily.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut.
Cekada tries to work over McWeakhands's front leg with a kick but McWeakhands checks it.
McWeakhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cekada at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cekada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McWeakhands to the mat! McWeakhands manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cekada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McWeakhands wants to sweep but no luck.
McWeakhands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cekada looking to sit in guard and control but McWeakhands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cekada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbass McWeakhands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cekada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McWeakhands loads up on a big right hand but Cekada slips the punch.
A jab from Cekada misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands scores with a jab.
Cekada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cekada checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Cekada misses.
McWeakhands lands with an overhand left.
Cekada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cekada there as he acknowledges the shot.
McWeakhands is looking to clinch.
Cekada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWeakhands gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cekada is trying to break the clinch but McWeakhands has him pressed against the cage.
McWeakhands lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cekada misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands stalling in the clinch but Cekada improves position.
Cekada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cekada working hard to break the clinch.
Cekada is trying to break free.
Cekada tries to throw a body punch but McWeakhands avoids it by throwing Cekada back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McWeakhands.
Cekada fails to pull guard.
Cekada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cekada swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cekada jumps guard but McWeakhands stands there with Cekada around his waist. Cekada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McWeakhands is trying to maintain a safe position but Cekada gets an underhook and turns McWeakhands into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWeakhands.
Cekada lands with a light punch inside.
Cekada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeakhands pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada tries a knee to the head but McWeakhands blocks it.
Cekada jumps guard but McWeakhands stands there with Cekada around his waist. Cekada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Cekada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Cekada fails to land.
Knees to the body from McWeakhands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from McWeakhands on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWeakhands.
Cekada has a couple of punches blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McWeakhands creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cekada's defenses.
It looks like Boris Cekada has been cut.
McWeakhands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McWeakhands lands a really nice looking cross but Cekada seems unphased.
McWeakhands throws the kick towards the body but Cekada avoids it.
McWeakhands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cekada.
Cekada 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.
Cekada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McWeakhands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands with a jab.
Cekada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWeakhands lands with an overhand left.
McWeakhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cekada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McWeakhands dips to his left and cracks Cekada with an uppercut!
McWeakhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Cekada.
McWeakhands checks a leg kick.
McWeakhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boris Cekada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWeakhands throws a chopping leg kick but Cekada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McWeakhands tests Cekada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cekada tries to work over McWeakhands's front leg with a kick but McWeakhands checks it.
McWeakhands wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands lands with a straight right. Cekada didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cekada.
McWeakhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cekada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McWeakhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McWeakhands punishes Cekada's body with a nice straight punch.
McWeakhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Cekada.
McWeakhands connects with a leg kick. Cekada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cekada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McWeakhands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McWeakhands lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dumbass McWeakhands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McWeakhands winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumbass McWeakhands!
An out of breath Dumbass McWeakhands thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torni comes to the cage accompanied by Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Torni is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McDermot blocks a leg kick.
Torni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Torni.
Torni throws a body kick that misses.
Lauri Torni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torni avoids the body shot from McDermot.
Torni lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Torni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torni thows a body shot but no joy.
Torni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDermot takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDermot shoots in for a takedown but Torni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
Torni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDermot. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torni, right into the meat.
Torni throws a body kick that misses.
Torni throws a body kick that misses.
McDermot moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermot.
McDermot staying out of range there.
Torni misses the shot to the body.
Torni is looking to chop away at McDermot's legs.
Torni throws out a leg kick but McDermot moves out of range and Torni only half commits.
McDermot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDermot looks to throw the jab but Torni is out of range.
McDermot blocks a head kick by Torni.
Torni throws a leg kick
and McDermot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDermot throws out a powerful jab.
Torni misses with an uppercut. McDermot saw that one coming.
McDermot connects with a leg kick. Torni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDermot's head backwards.
McDermot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torni counters with a two punch combo.
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!
McDermot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torni.
Torni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torni motions for McDermot to come forward. Torni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torni misses with a body kick.
McDermot 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.
McDermot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDermot misses with an uppercut. Torni saw that one coming.
Torni scoring well with a low kick there.
Torni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torni loads up on a big right hand but McDermot slips the punch.
Torni throws a leg kick but McDermot sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDermot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDermot.
Torni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDermot misses with a straight right.
Torni throws the kick towards the body but McDermot avoids it.
McDermot lands a body shot.
McDermot jabs at Torni's body.
McDermot misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni ducks right into an uppercut from McDermot.
Torni connects with a high kick.
McDermot blocks a leg kick.
Torni misses with an uppercut
and McDermot counters with a thumping low kick.
McDermot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torni is breathing heavily.
McDermot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torni's sensitive parts.
McDermot tests Torni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermot scores with the left hand. Torni knows he should have avoided that one.
McDermot misses with a hook. Torni ducked under it nicely.
McDermot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDermot.
Torni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDermot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDermot catches Torni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Torni throws a hook but McDermot avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni throws a looping overhand right but McDermot ducks down to avoid it.
Torni moves out of range as McDermot strikes.
McDermot lands with an uppercut that bounces Torni off the cage and back into range.
McDermot misses with a body kick.
McDermot misses with a kick to the body.
Torni misses with a kick to the body.
McDermot looks for the body kick but Torni saw that one coming.
Torni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDermot backs up against the cage.
Torni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torni lands a head kick. McDermot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDermot jabs Torni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torni moves out of range of the strikes.
McDermot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torni misses the jab.
Torni fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDermot scores with a spinning back kick!
Torni tried to score with a low kick but McDermot checks it.
Pat McDermot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDermot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torni throws a sloppy head kick
and McDermot counters with a body kick.
McDermot drops Torni with a beautiful combination! Torni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDermot is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torni missing with a left hand there. McDermot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from McDermot does no damage.
Torni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni tried to score with a low kick but McDermot checks it.
McDermot is looking to land body kicks.
Torni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDermot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torni scrambles back to his feet.
Torni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot lands a jab to Torni's midsection.
Torni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDermot fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from McDermot misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torni's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by Torni.
McDermot lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Torni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torni catches McDermot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDermot checks the leg kick.
Torni moves out of range of the body kick.
McDermot lands a nice hook to Torni's body. Torni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDermot misses with a wild body shot.
McDermot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torni.
Torni throws a hook but McDermot avoids it easily.
McDermot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torni misses with a low kick.
Torni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDermot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McDermot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDermot.
McDermot misses with a wild body shot.
McDermot scores with a jab to the body.
Torni misses with a two punch combination.
McDermot throws a shot to the body.
McDermot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torni.
McDermot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDermot misses with a body kick.
Torni avoids the body shot from McDermot.
McDermot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDermot. Torni shrugs it off though.
McDermot lands with an uppercut that bounces Torni off the cage and back into range.
McDermot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torni takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
Torni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot tests Torni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torni is rocked!
Torni connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Torni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Torni might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by McDermot.
A jab from Torni finds it's way through McDermot's defenses.
McDermot catches Torni napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Torni to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Torni looking for a sweep. Not yet Torni, not yet.
Torni pushes McDermot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McDermot closes the distance and clinches up with Torni, looking for a takedown. McDermot pushes Torni against the cage but Torni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torni scores with a sloppy right hand. McDermot should have avoided that one.
Torni seems to have got his legs back now.
Torni throws a leg kick but McDermot checks it.
Torni misses with a leg kick.
Torni avoids the body shot from McDermot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDermot. That's going to slow Torni down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDermot, right into the meat.
McDermot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDermot is able to avoid easily.
McDermot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torni tries to land a leg kick but McDermot saw it coming and moves away.
McDermot scores with a body shot.
McDermot sizes up Torni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDermot works Torni's body with a nice hook.
McDermot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDermot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torni on the side of the head.
McDermot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torni manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torni pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDermot is out of range and Torni settles back down.
Torni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torni. McDermot does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDermot fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDermot misses with a body kick.
McDermot throws a right hand that Torni ducks under and follows up with a left that Torni also avoids with ease.
Torni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDermot, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Torni.
Torni throws a solid leg kick but McDermot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torni.
McDermot tries to close the distance and clinch but Torni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torni works the jab nicely.
McDermot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni throws a lazy right hand but McDermot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torni jabs McDermot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDermot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDermot drops Torni with a beautiful combination! Torni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDermot is looking for the KO!
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!
Torni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDermot.
McDermot drops Torni with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Torni! McDermot dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat McDermot!
Pat McDermot 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Doppo Orochi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Nakamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Orochi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orochi throws out the jab.
Orochi scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
Nakamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orochi thows a body shot but no joy.
Orochi thumps Nakamura with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakamura. That's going to slow Orochi down.
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Orochi circles away and keeps his distance.
Orochi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi is holding on to half guard well.
Orochi is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Orochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Orochi is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura trying to control but Orochi is working from the bottom.
Orochi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orochi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura stands up over Orochi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura'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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Orochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura clinches up with Orochi and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Orochi.
A right hook to the body lands for Orochi.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orochi.
Nakamura blocks an uppercut.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Orochi controls his hands.
Orochi lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Orochi controls the action.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Orochi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Orochi fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Orochi.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Orochi blocks it.
Nakamura scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Doppo Orochi has been cut.
Nakamura with a knee to the head.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orochis head.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Orochi tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Orochi uses from the top position.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura is trying to keep Orochi in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orochi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orochi passes Nakamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doppo Orochi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nakamura. Orochi shrugs it off though.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Orochi is having none of it.
Orochi tries to score with a low kick but Nakamura moves his leg out of the way.
Nakamura checks a low kick from Orochi.
Orochi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orochi.
Orochi throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakamura cracks Orochi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Orochi misses its intended target.
Orochi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakamura rather than just go for the knockout.
Orochi checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Orochi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamura's head.
A low kick from Orochi misses
and Nakamura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orochi really felt that one!
Orochi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Orochi sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orochi slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Doppo Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Nakamura.
Orochi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Orochi cracks the inside of Nakamura's front leg.
Orochi lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Orochi has managed to clinch.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Orochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Orochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orochi misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Orochi to work.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Nakamura cracks Orochi with a nice body shot.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura pulls guard.
Nakamura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orochi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Orochi!
Nakamura controlling the position easily from mount.
Orochi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura tries to control but Orochi wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orochi is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Nakamura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doppo Orochi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Orochi misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Orochi's body. Orochi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orochi scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Orochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Orochi swinging wildly here.
Orochi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Orochi settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to work over Orochi's front leg with a kick but Orochi checks it.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Orochi cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakamura.
Nakamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orochi.
Nakamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orochi will feel that in the morning.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orochi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Orochi is having none of it.
Orochi misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi wants to clinch.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orochi.
Orochi throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orochi misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura tries to land a front kick but Orochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiro Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Orochi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orochi to the mat! Orochi manages to get full guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Orochi keeps moving.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Orochi looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Orochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orochi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hiro Nakamura did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Doppo Orochi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Orochi counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Orochi.
Orochi wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Orochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakamura.
Orochi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Orochi pushes him off.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orochi counters with a series of strikes. Nakamura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orochi throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Orochi moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Orochi.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Orochi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orochi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orochi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orochi is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Nakamura counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
Nakamura with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi lands a jab to the head.
Orochi scores with a jab.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orochi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orochi counters with a right hand to the body.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura checks a low kick from Orochi.
Orochi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orochi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Orochi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi tries to land a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks with his arms.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orochi misses with the head strike.
Hiro Nakamura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Orochi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orochi tries a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Orochi blocks it.
Nakamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orochi.
A head punch on the inside from Orochi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Doppo Orochi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nakamura throws a lazy body kick
enabling Orochi to counter with a crisp jab.
Orochi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Orochi works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Orochi lands a left hand.
Orochi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orochi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura tries to work over Orochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orochi.
Orochi misses with some punches.
Orochi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orochi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura jumps guard but Orochi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura managing to block the knees to the body from Orochi.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Orochi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orochi.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orochi looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orochi manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Orochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura won't allow Orochi to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hiro Nakamura.
Orochi throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Nakamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Orochi avoids the damage to the body.
Hiro Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orochi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orochi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orochi stops a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orochi slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
Doppo Orochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orochi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Orochi on the inside.
Orochi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orochi misses with a punch on the inside.
Orochi lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doppo Orochi.
Well Nakamura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Nakamura!
Hiro Nakamura is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Hiro Nakamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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