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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Renka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Jin Renka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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210 lbs
21 - 22 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jin Renka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyer.
Blyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Renka tries to throw a body punch but Blyer avoids it by throwing Renka back against the cage.
Renka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blyer's elbow.
Blyer prevents a body shot from Renka.
Renka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renka has a couple of punches blocked by Blyer.
Blyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Renka.
Blyer scores with a jab to the head.
Renka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Blyer misses with a straight right.
Blyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Renka circles away quickly and effectively.
Blyer punishes Renka's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyer, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renka slips under a jab from Blyer.
Renka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Renka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyer connects with a jab.
A jab from Renka does it's job there.
Both fighters circling a little - Renka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Renka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renka misses with a head kick.
Renka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Renka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Renka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Renka counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Blyer misses.
Renka throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blyer checks a leg kick.
Blyer lands with a shot to the body.
Renka throws a right hand that misses
and Blyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Blyer 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.
Renka tries to close the distance and clinch but Blyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Blyer.
A big left from Blyer misses.
Blyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Renka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blyer really felt that one!
Renka throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Blyer blocks the leg kick.
Blyer looks to land a combination but Renka avoids it well.
Renka lands with a straight right. Blyer didn't see that one coming.
Renka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyer is out of range.
Renka tries to land a front kick but Blyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renka.
Renka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Blyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blyer throws a looping overhand right but Renka ducks down to avoid it.
Blyer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Renka counters with a left to the body.
Blyer misses with a hook.
Blyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blyer throws a big shot that misses.
Blyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blyer misses with an uppercut. Renka saw that one coming.
Blyer lands with a nice combination. Renka backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blyer is out of range and Renka settles back down.
Renka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Renka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renka.
A head kick misses from Renka.
Blyer misses with a double jab
and Renka counters with a nice body kick.
Renka cracks Blyer with a good jab.
Blyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renka misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blyer with a hook.
Blyer misses the shot to the body.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Renka moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jin Renka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Blyer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blyer swings for the body but Renka moves out of range.
Blyer digs a good hook to Renka's body.
Blyer misses with a two punch combination.
Renka scores with a head kick.
Renka cracks Blyer with a good jab.
Renka throws a head kick but Blyer moves out of range.
Blyer scores with a jab to the body.
Renka walks into a jab.
Renka is looking to land body kicks.
Blyer avoids the head kick by Renka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blyer swings widly with a right hand
and Renka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blyer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Renka connects with a body shot that sends Blyer's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renka stuns Blyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Blyer catches Renka right on the button with a cross.
Blyer blocks the body kick.
Blyer throws a hook to the side of Renka's head but Renka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renka misses with a body punch
and Blyer counters with a series of strikes. Renka will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Blyer does no damage.
Blyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blyer misses with a wild combination.
Renka throws a series of punches but Blyer moves out of range.
Rocky Blyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renka rushes Blyer and presses him up against the cage.
Blyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Renka pushes Blyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renka lands with a short shot to the head.
Renka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Renka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blyer backwards.
Renka lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Renka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Renka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renka.
Renka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Renka lands with a left to the head.
Blyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Blyer.
Blyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renka manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer tries to bum rush Renka with a series of wild strikes but Renka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blyer.
Blyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renka.
Nice cross by Blyer.
Renka tries to close the distance and clinch but Blyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renka connects with an inside leg kick.
Renka is looking to wear down Blyer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Renka punishes Blyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Blyer is breathing heavily.
Renka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid body kick from Renka.
Renka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyer moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renka moves in looking to clinch but Blyer pushes him off.
Renka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin Renka is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyer misses with a combination
and Renka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blyer throws a series of punches but Renka avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Renka tenderised Blyer's leg. Blyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renka is looking to score with low kicks.
Renka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Renka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Renka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Renka throws a shot to the body.
Renka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renka throws a front kick that sends Blyer stumbling back into the cage.
Blyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyer cracks a nice hook into Renka's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Renka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Blyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Renka connects with a jab.
Blyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renka slips under a jab from Blyer.
A good leg kick by Renka.
Blyer misses with a wild combination.
Renka is looking to chop away at Blyer's legs.
Renka slips under a jab.
Blyer misses with the combination.
Renka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyer.
Renka tries to clinch but Blyer is having none of it.
Blyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renka manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Renka. Blyer shrugs it off though.
Renka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Renka.
Blyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Renka just misses with a punch to the body.
Renka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renka can pounce on him.
Blyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Renka scores with a jab. Blyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Renka.
Renka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renka has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renka has Blyer pressed against the cage, preventing Blyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Renka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renka scores with a shoulder strike.
Blyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Renka won't allow it.
Blyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Renka pushes Blyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renka lands with a short shot to the head.
Renka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Renka - that landed with a thud.
Renka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Renka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blyer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Renka.
Renka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blyer is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Renka.
Blyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Renka lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Renka has double underhooks.
Renka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Renka won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blyer.
Renka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocky Blyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Renka.
Renka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renka pushes Blyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renka tries a body shot but Blyer blocks it.
Renka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jin Renka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Renka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blyers head.
Renka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blyer backwards.
Renka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Renka misses with a punch on the inside.
Blyer is trying to break the clinch but Renka is controlling him.
Jin Renka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blyer is rocked!
Blyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Renka has him pressed against the cage.
Renka just leaning against Blyer, taking a breather.
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!
Blyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Renka counter with a right hand.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Renka moves out of range.
Renka throws a sloppy head kick and Blyer moves out of range easily.
Renka connects with a body shot.
Renka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyer.
Blyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Renka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renka.
Renka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blyer counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Renka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Renka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Renka!
Jin Renka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham comes to the cage accompanied by F**kin Problems. The crowd seem to be enjoying Takimoto's choice of entrance music: Instrumental. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham misses with a few strikes there.
Durham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takimoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Takimoto's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Durham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Durham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durham wants to control from the top but Takimoto keeps moving.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takimoto is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takimoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takimoto is pushing down on Durham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Durham is fighting to maintain full guard but Takimoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto tries to pass to full mount but Durham defends it.
Durham manages to get to full guard.
Durham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takimoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takimoto distracts Durham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durham looking to control.
Takimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takimoto is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham pulls Takimoto in to control the position.
Takimoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takimoto is trying to control. Durham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Durham wants to get back to full guard.
Takimoto is looking to advance position but Durham won't allow it.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durham looking for submissions off his back.
Durham wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto throwing shots but Durham is blocking nicely.
Takimoto moves into full mount! Durham won't be happy about that!
Takimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takimoto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Durham tries to hold on but Takimoto pushes him away.
Takimoto content just to control the position here.
Durham tries to lock up and control but Takimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Durham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takimoto keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham wants to control from the top but Takimoto keeps moving.
Takimoto is trying to control the position but Durham postures up.
Durham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durham is one step ahead there.
Durham wants to pass the guard but Takimoto is keeping the position.
Takimoto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Durham wants to pass the guard but Takimoto is keeping the position.
Takimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takimoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takimoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Durham wants to control from the top but Takimoto keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Durham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Durham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kazuyuki Takimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham moves out of range of the strikes.
Takimoto misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Takimoto misses
letting Durham counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Takimoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Durham which made him look bad.
Durham lands a jab.
Durham avoids the head kick by Takimoto.
Durham fails to land with a series of punches.
Takimoto connects with a right hand. Durham shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takimoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durham takes a swing at Takimoto's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Durham.
Durham throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Durham struggling a bit here.
Takimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Durham wants to get back to full guard.
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Durham trying to control here.
Durham looking for submissions off his back.
Durham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takimoto's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham punches the canvas rather than the man.
Durham is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takimoto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takimoto for a finish.
Durham doesn't have the hooks in and Takimoto manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takimoto is one step ahead there.
Takimoto pushes down on Durham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Durham wants to control but Takimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takimoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takimoto trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
Durham is trying to control the position but Takimoto postures up.
Takimoto wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Durham has his foot on Takimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Durham looking to control.
Durham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takimoto wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Takimoto passes Durham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto wants to pass the guard but Durham is defending well.
Durham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Durham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham is trying to control the position but Takimoto postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takimoto trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
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 Mike Durham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Durham slips a straight right by Takimoto.
Durham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Durham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takimoto.
Durham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Takimoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Takimoto. That snapped Durham's head back.
Durham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takimoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takimoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takimoto keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham scoring with some ground and pound.
Durham cracks Takimoto with a solid left hand.
Durham throws a big elbow that misses.
Takimoto keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham looking to pass the guard.
Takimoto trying to control the position.
Takimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takimoto controls Durham momentarily but Durham frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kazuyuki Takimoto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Durham misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Takimoto misses.
Durham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Takimoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takimoto avoids the body shot from Durham.
Durham looks to land a right hand but Takimoto moved out of range.
Durham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takimoto.
Takimoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durham throws a right and a left that Takimoto avoids nicely.
Takimoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durham avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durham slips under a jab from Takimoto.
Takimoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Takimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takimoto.
Nice shot by Durham.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durham.
Durham shoots in and bounces Takimoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takimoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazuyuki Takimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takimoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Durham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takimoto's head.
Durham trying to control but Takimoto is working from the bottom.
Mike Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takimoto trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Durham throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takimoto is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Takimoto won't allow Durham to sweep him here.
Takimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
Takimoto drops back looking for a leg! Durham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durham manages to kick Takimoto off! Takimoto jumps back into Durham's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takimoto manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Durham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Durham!
Mike Durham bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aitch Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Finger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubbles comes to the cage accompanied by Burn Apollo. Finger has chosen SMC - VASTAVIRTA Feat. NAISPYY & JINKS as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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167 lbs
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169 lbs
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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
21 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Aitch Bubbles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franky Finger!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubbles takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Finger lands a glancing blow to the side of Bubbles's head.
Finger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bubbles's hands.
Bubbles looks to score with a jab to the body but Finger is just out of range.
Bubbles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finger throws a low kick, looking for Bubbles's leg but Bubbles calmly moves out of range.
Finger swinging wildly here.
Finger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bubbles tries to land a front kick but Finger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bubbles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bubbles on the side of the head.
Finger wants to clinch.
Finger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bubbles's calf.
Finger clinches up with Bubbles and pushes him back against the cage.
Bubbles has Finger pressed against the cage, preventing Finger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bubbles tries to break free but Finger pushes him back against the cage.
Bubbles tries to throw a body punch but Finger avoids it by throwing Bubbles back against the cage.
Bubbles gets through Finger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bubbles tries a body shot but Finger blocks it.
Finger prevents Bubbles from breaking the clinch.
Finger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bubbles or not.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Bubbles won't allow it.
Finger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bubbles misses with a body punch.
Bubbles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bubbles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubbles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bubbles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Bubbles misses.
Bubbles fakes the leg kick and cracks Finger in the body.
Bubbles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finger momentarily.
Finger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bubbles was well out of range. Poor timing from Finger.
Bubbles wants to clinch.
Finger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bubbles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bubbles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finger circles away quickly and effectively.
Bubbles swats away the attempt to clinch by Finger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finger throws the left hand but Bubbles avoids the punch easily.
Finger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bubbles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finger throws a head kick that misses
and Bubbles counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Finger does no damage.
Bubbles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bubbles has managed to clinch.
Bubbles lands with a short shot to the head.
Finger takes a shot to the head.
Finger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bubbles.
Bubbles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bubbles trying to stall but Finger improves his position.
Bubbles misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Finger.
Finger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bubbles struggles to land a body shot inside as Finger controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finger lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubbles takes an elbow to the temple.
Finger is trying to stall.
Finger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bubbles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finger blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Bubbles on the inside.
Finger tries to break free but Bubbles pushes him back against the cage.
Finger has a couple of punches blocked by Bubbles.
Bubbles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finger working aggressively here.
Bubbles lands with a light punch inside.
Bubbles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finger blocks a body shot from Bubbles.
Bubbles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franky Finger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bubbles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bubbles looking to stall.
Bubbles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bubbles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finger.
Bubbles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bubbles has managed to clinch.
Bubbles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finger moves into range and clinches up with Bubbles.
Bubbles misses with a knee to the head.
Finger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bubbles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Finger.
Bubbles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finger missing with knees to the body.
Finger prevents a body shot from Bubbles.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger lands an elbow inside.
Aitch Bubbles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bubbles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finger has Bubbles pressed against the cage, preventing Bubbles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bubbles scores with a hook to the body.
Finger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bubbles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finger breaks the clinch.
Bubbles thuds his right hand into Finger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finger motions for Bubbles to come forward. Finger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Franky Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bubbles is looking to score with low kicks.
Bubbles misses with a looping right.
Franky Finger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubbles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finger blocks the body kick.
Finger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bubbles.
Bubbles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles throws a body punch but Finger moves out of range.
Finger fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Finger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finger wants to clinch up but Bubbles keeps it at a distance.
Finger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bubbles is just out of range.
Finger tries to clinch but Bubbles is having none of it.
Finger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bubbles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finger lands a jab to Bubbles's midsection.
Finger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finger closes the distance and pushes Bubbles back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger tries to clinch up.
Bubbles misses with a wild body shot.
Bubbles blocks a head kick by Finger.
Finger moves out of range of the strikes.
Bubbles misses the shot to the body.
Bubbles just misses with a punch to the body.
Finger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bubbles.
Bubbles keeps the fight on the outside.
Bubbles blocks a head kick by Finger.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bubbles manages to avoid it.
Bubbles throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
Bubbles scores with a punch to the head.
Bubbles misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Bubbles slams his shin into Finger's torso.
Bubbles thows a body shot but no joy.
Bubbles takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Finger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bubbles.
Bubbles takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finger throws a head kick that Bubbles semi-blocks.
Bubbles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bubbles misses with a body shot.
Finger throws a nice looking combination but Bubbles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bubbles scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bubbles tries to clinch but Finger is having none of it.
Finger tries to clinch but Bubbles moves out of range.
Finger tries to clinch up.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bubbles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Aitch Bubbles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Bubbles.
Finger lands with a cross.
Finger moves into the clinch successfully.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Bubbles won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bubbles's brow.
Bubbles stalls.
Bubbles lands a shoulder strike.
Bubbles tries a knee to the head but Finger blocks it.
Finger gets through Bubbles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finger lands with a short shot to the head.
Finger lands a nice elbow.
Finger has a couple of punches blocked by Bubbles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubbles manages to break the clinch.
Bubbles just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbles misses with a shot to the body
and Finger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bubbles thuds his right hand into Finger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Bubbles.
Bubbles throws out a loose jab but Finger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubbles closes the distance and clinches.
Finger manages to break the clinch.
Finger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bubbles at a distance.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bubbles manages to avoid it.
Bubbles misses the shot to the body.
Finger misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Bubbles. Beautiful body shot.
Bubbles is looking to wear down Finger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bubbles's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bubbles moves away.
Bubbles misses with a hook.
Finger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finger moves in looking to clinch but Bubbles pushes him off.
Bubbles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubbles tries to clinch there but Finger circles away.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch but Bubbles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bubbles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bubbles wants to clinch.
Finger thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bubbles was well out of range. Poor timing from Finger.
Bubbles cracks the inside of Finger's front leg.
Bubbles throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bubbles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bubbles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finger wants to clinch up but Bubbles keeps it at a distance.
Bubbles lands with a nice body punch.
Bubbles misses with a looping right.
Finger throws a lazy head kick
and Bubbles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finger wants to clinch.
Finger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bubbles scores with a kick to the body.
Finger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bubbles swats away the attempt to clinch by Finger.
Bubbles misses with a two punch combination.
Finger slips under a jab from Bubbles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bubbles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finger throws a head kick but Bubbles moves out of range.
Bubbles misses the shot to the body.
Bubbles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finger checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aitch Bubbles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bubbles 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aitch Bubbles!
A victorious Aitch Bubbles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream comes to the cage accompanied by One Night In Space . Cage has chosen Johnny Cage Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tangerine Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage wants to clinch.
Dream connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Dream throws out a powerful jab.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dream is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Cage throws a low kick but Dream avoids it.
Dream throws a leg kick but Cage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dream dodges the punch combination from Cage.
Dream checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage digs a good hook to Dream's body.
Dream connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cage. Cage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Dream is just out of range.
Cage misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dream chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Dream tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Cage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Dream throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cage throws a leg kick but Dream sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Dream.
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!
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dream blocks a body shot from Cage.
Dream can't break the clinch.
Dream managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream blocks an elbow strike.
Dream taking a breather.
Dream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Dream's head.
Dream connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dream lands the left hand.
Cage throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage closes the distance and pushes Dream back into the cage.
Dream avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Dream tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage breaks the clinch.
Dream misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Dream finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dream. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dream.
Cage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Dream off balance momentarily.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dream walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dream checks a low kick from Cage.
Dream connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cage. Cage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dreams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cage throws a leg kick
and Dream counters with a good low kick that Cage was not able to check.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Dream is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Cage throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to clinch.
Dream looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage clinches.
Dream blocks a body shot from Cage.
Still in the clinch, Dream scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage prevents Dream from breaking the clinch.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream can't break the clinch.
Dream tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Dream is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream letting Cage take a breather here.
Dream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Tangerine Dream will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dream listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dream misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage throws a body punch but Dream moves out of range.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dream throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dream checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dream misses with a looping left.
Cage throws the kick towards the body but Dream avoids it.
Dream fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Cage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cage slips under a jab from Dream.
Dream will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws a front kick aimed at Dream's knee but Dream avoids it well.
Dream avoids the body shot from Cage.
Dream moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage walks into a stiff left hand from Dream.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dream manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Dream.
Cage is looking to clinch but Dream is avoiding it.
Dream cracks Cage with a good jab.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Dream buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dream tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage is looking to clinch but Dream is avoiding it.
Cage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dream rather than just go for the knockout.
Dream looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range.
Cage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dream looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream lands with a kick to the temple. Cage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Dream blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage digs a right hand underneath Dream's ribcage. Dream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dream tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Cage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dream's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dream misses with a body punch.
Dream is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.
Dream misses with some punches.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Dream blocks it.
Cage has Dream pressed against the cage, preventing Dream from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cage lands a good knee to the midsection. Dream won't want to take too many of those.
Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dream's face.
It looks like Tangerine Dream has been cut.
Cage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dream can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dream's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dream can't break the clinch.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage blocking some punches.
Dream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Dream - that landed with a thud.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Cage lands a damaging elbow.
Dream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Cage avoids the head kick by Dream.
Tangerine Dream is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Cage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dream doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dream throws a good cross that connects.
Dream ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cage blocks the leg kick.
Dream goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage misses with a leg kick.
Cage blocks a head kick by Dream.
Cage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage feints and then cracks Dream's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dream down.
Dream swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Dream moved out of range.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Dream takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dream.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dream misses with a body kick.
Dream lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage swings for the body but Dream moves out of range.
Dream throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
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 Tangerine Dream will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tangerine Dream's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage tries to work over Dream's front leg with a kick but Dream checks it.
Crunch! Cage slams his shin into Dream's torso.
Dream avoids a kick to the body.
Cage moves out of range as Dream strikes.
Cage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Dream takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Dream off balance momentarily.
Cage is looking to clinch but Dream is avoiding it.
Dream connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dream throws a poor cross that misses
and Cage counters with a good low kick that Dream was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dream keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage throws a hook but Dream avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Dream.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Dream will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Dream sees coming a mile off.
Dream connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cage's hands.
Dream misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage delivers a nice body kick.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dream is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cage scores with a body shot.
Dream slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Dream is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dream's brow.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Cage lands a knee to the body.
Johnny Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage is leaning against Dream and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Cage.
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cage lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Cage.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage lands a nice elbow.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but Dream blocks with his arms.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cage.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Johnny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cage throws an elbow that misses.
Cage tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
A short right from Cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dream.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dream misses with a punch to the body.
Dream misses with a body punch.
Dream lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cage.
Dream working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cage landing knees to the body.
Dream on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Cage throws an elbow but misses.
Dream is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dream 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tangerine Dream!
A relieved looking Tangerine Dream thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Damnation A.D. - Turn Into Ghosts. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Rosenthal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blake's head.
Blake tries to work over Rosenthal 's front leg with a kick but Rosenthal checks it.
Blake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rosenthal tries to avoid it but Blake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rosenthal to the ground. Rosenthal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rosenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake just leaning against Rosenthal , taking a breather.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Rosenthal lands with a right to the head.
Blake controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake is trying to push Rosenthal away but Rosenthal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rosenthal lands a shoulder strike.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rosenthal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Rosenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Blake tries to work over Rosenthal 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosenthal digs a right hand underneath Blake's ribcage. Blake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosenthal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rosenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rosenthal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake pulls guard successfully.
Blake is trying to keep Rosenthal in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rosenthal wants to stand but Blake is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blake has his foot on Rosenthal 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosenthal works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake is trying to hold Rosenthal in close to prevent damage but Rosenthal has managed to pass into half guard.
Rosenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal stands up and beckons Blake to join him on the feet.
Rosenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Blake moves away from the strike by Rosenthal .
Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosenthal .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
Blake throws a head kick but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Rosenthal misses with a hook.
Blake misses with a shot to the body
and Rosenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Rosenthal .
Rosenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosenthal with a hook.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rosenthal digs a good hook to Blake's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blake clinches up with Rosenthal and pushes him back against the cage.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rosenthal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blake has closed the distance and engaged Rosenthal in a clinch.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rosenthal is keeping busy.
Blake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosenthal controls his hands.
Rosenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blake.
Rosenthal tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosenthal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rosenthal misses with the head strike.
Blake looking to stall.
Maybe Blake would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Blake misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal prevents a body shot from Blake.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries to pull guard but Rosenthal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake has Rosenthal pushed against the cage.
Blake trying to stall but Rosenthal improves his position.
Rosenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Rosenthal presses Blake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blake.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenthal .
Blake tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blake throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rosenthal fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosenthal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rosenthal as Blake tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rosenthal is working Blake over against the cage.
Rosenthal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosenthal tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
Rosenthal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal scores with a hook to the body.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosenthal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frank Rosenthal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Rosenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Rosenthal digs a right hand underneath Blake's ribcage. Blake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal pushes Blake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rosenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rosenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosenthal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blake or not.
Rosenthal pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake jumps guard but Rosenthal stands there with Blake around his waist. Blake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenthal .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosenthal tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Blake blocks a body shot from Rosenthal .
Blake trying to control the position but instead, Rosenthal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blake into the cage.
Rosenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Rosenthal .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rosenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rosenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal misses the shot to the body.
Rosenthal stuns Blake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rosenthal lands with a nice combination. Blake backs away looking to recover.
Rosenthal connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
Rosenthal misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Rosenthal .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rosenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake tries to break free but Rosenthal pushes him back against the cage.
Blake looking to stall.
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!
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Rosenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosenthal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake is trying to maintain a safe position but Rosenthal gets an underhook and turns Blake into the cage.
Rosenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rosenthal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosenthal tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rosenthal finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head.
Blake throws a head kick but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Bernard Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a jab when Rosenthal was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rosenthal , as that shot connected.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Rosenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up but Blake circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank Rosenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rosenthal staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Rosenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rosenthal lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
Rosenthal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frank Rosenthal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosenthal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blake eats them both and turns towards Rosenthal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rosenthal with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosenthal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rosenthal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rosenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rosenthal scores with a jab to the head.
Rosenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rosenthal lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Rosenthal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rosenthal .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenthal cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rosenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosenthal works Blake's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Rosenthal as he connects with a hook.
Rosenthal connects with a looping right hand.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Rosenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rosenthal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal connects with the punch.
Rosenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Rosenthal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rosenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosenthal 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rosenthal !
Frank Rosenthal bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bull might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Label Society - Fire It Up. Gimmick has chosen Six Feet Under - War Is Coming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Gimmick!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimmick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Bull. Those never looked like landing.
Bull scores with a one two! Gimmick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gimmick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gimmick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gimmick moves into the clinch successfully.
Gimmick tries to circle away but Bull has him pinned against the cage.
Gimmick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gimmick is trying to break the clinch but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Bull breaks from the clinch.
Gimmick misses with a body shot.
Bull checks a low kick from Gimmick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gimmick lands a jab to the head.
Bull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gimmick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gimmick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gimmick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gimmick as Bull shoots in.
Gimmick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gimmick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull throws a body punch but Gimmick moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gimmick.
Bull avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gimmick manages to avoid it.
Bull throws a head kick that misses.
Gimmick throws a chopping leg kick but Bull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bull walks into a stiff left hand from Gimmick.
Bull slips a straight right by Gimmick.
Gimmick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bull. Bull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gimmick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bull is able to avoid easily.
Bull 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.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gimmick manages to avoid it.
Gimmick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gimmick.
Bull throws the left hand but Gimmick avoids the punch easily.
Bull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimmick but Gimmick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick's corner calls for a 1-2. Gimmick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gimmick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bull checks it well.
Bull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gimmick takes the fight into the clinch.
Gimmick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gimmick closes the distance and pushes Bull back into the cage.
Gimmick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Gimmick stalling the fight.
Gimmick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gimmick manages to break the clinch.
Gimmick tries to work over Bull's front leg with a kick but Bull checks it.
Gimmick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gimmick throws a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Roy Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimmick defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Gimmick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bull thuds his right hand into Gimmick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a nice looking combination but Gimmick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bull gets tackled into the cage by Gimmick. Gimmick maintains the clinch.
Bull tries a knee to the head but Gimmick blocks it.
Bull creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gimmick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gimmick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gimmick cracks a nice hook into Bull's ribs.
Gimmick walks into a left hand.
Gimmick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bull scores with a head kick. Gimmick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bull pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gimmick is out of range and Bull settles back down.
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gimmick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bull misses with a series of wild punches.
Bull shoots in but Gimmick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gimmick connects with a leg kick. Bull looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick looks for the body kick but Bull saw that one coming.
Bull thows a body shot but no joy.
Gimmick misses with a hook.
Gimmick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimmick. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gimmick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gimmick lands a leg kick that knocks Bull off balance momentarily.
Gimmick blocks a jab.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
Bull 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.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch but Gimmick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmick takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimmick. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Bull misses
and Gimmick counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Gimmick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bull drives through with a takedown into Gimmick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bull is pushing down on Gimmick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gimmick is fighting to maintain full guard but Bull has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gimmick defending well though.
Bull trying to pass the guard but Gimmick defending well.
Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bull misses with a head shot. Gimmick uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bull throws a strike but Gimmick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gimmick manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gimmick is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bull wants to stand up but Gimmick is controlling him.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gimmick manages to get himself to full guard.
Bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gimmick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Gimmick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Gimmick is keeping the position.
Bull throws an elbow that misses. Gimmick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bull's guard. Nice move by Gimmick!
Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gimmick manages to get himself to full guard.
Gimmick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gimmick is looking to stand up but Bull isn't so interested in that idea.
Bull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gimmick's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is in close to Gimmick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gimmick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bull wants to control from the top but Gimmick keeps moving.
Gimmick looking to control.
Gimmick managing to control the position.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimmick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Gimmick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gimmick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch! Gimmick slams his shin into Bull's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bull.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimmick as he avoids it easily.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Gimmick saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gimmick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Gimmick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gimmick is looking to slow Bull down with leg kicks.
Bull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bull has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gimmick can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gimmick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gimmick throws an off balance right hand
and Bull counters with a one-two to the body.
Gimmick scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull throws a front kick aimed at Gimmick's knee but Gimmick avoids it well.
Gimmick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bull circles away.
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown. Gimmick tries to sprawl out of it but Bull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gimmick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Gimmick. No joy for Bull on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bull dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gimmick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gimmick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gimmick blocks a head kick by Bull.
Bull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Justin Gimmick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gimmick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gimmick swinging wildly here.
A big left from Bull misses.
Gimmick lands with a nice body punch.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gimmick looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Gimmick scores with a leg kick.
Gimmick slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gimmick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick moves out of range of the strikes.
Gimmick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gimmick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gimmick is looking to clinch.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Gimmick feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Bull checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Gimmick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gimmick.
Bull throws a sloppy body shot
and Gimmick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Bull there.
Bull throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gimmick works Bull's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Gimmick thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gimmick.
Gimmick wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Gimmick avoids the body shot from Bull.
Bull connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Gimmick - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gimmick.
Bull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gimmick connects with an inside leg kick.
Bull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justin Gimmick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull lands a nice shot that snaps Gimmick's head back.
Gimmick scores with a hook to the body. Bull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gimmick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bull connects with a body shot.
Bull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gimmick.
Bull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gimmick clinches.
Gimmick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gimmick can't find room to land a body shot as Bull controls the action.
Gimmick manages to break the clinch.
Gimmick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bull.
Gimmick lands with a nice combination. Bull backs away looking to recover.
Bull moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gimmick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bull's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull looks to land a body kick but Gimmick moved away.
A leg kick checked by Gimmick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gimmick.
Bull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gimmick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gimmick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull throws a solid leg kick but Gimmick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bull.
Gimmick lands a jab-cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bull.
Bull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gimmick sprawls well. Gimmick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bull gets slowly back to his feet.
Gimmick scores with a sloppy right hand. Bull should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmick catches Bull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bull moves out of range of the strikes.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gimmick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gimmick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gimmick 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gimmick!
In his post fight interview, Justin Gimmick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine. Fortunado has chosen Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door as his entrance music. Donzel Fortunado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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270 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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World class MT
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado tries to clinch there but Drabek circles away.
Fortunado throws out a leg kick but Drabek moves out of range and Fortunado only half commits.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Drabek keeps it at a distance.
Fortunado looks to score with a jab to the body but Drabek is just out of range.
Drabek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jeff Drabek has been cut.
Fortunado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drabek just misses with a punch to the body.
Drabek misses with a looping right.
Fortunado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drabek counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fortunado!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fortunado is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Drabek.
Fortunado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Drabek.
Drabek dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Drabek.
Drabek throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drabek landing strikes from the mount.
Drabek throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fortunado because Drabek loaded up on that one.
Fortunado is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drabek punching from mount but Fortunado doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fortunado is bucking up trying to escape but Drabek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drabek unloading with bombs!
That has opened up Donzel Fortunado's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The cut above Donzel Fortunado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Poor strikes thrown by Drabek there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drabek misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fortunado holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drabek tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drabek misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drabek connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Donzel Fortunado's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donzel Fortunado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeff Drabek!
An out of breath Jeff Drabek 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 Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozka Kruty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai comes to the cage accompanied by Teflon Brothers (feat Stig & Meiju Suvas) - Seksikkäin Jäbä . Vadim Kharghai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jozka Kruty's chin.
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jozka Kruty!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kharghai.
Kruty staying out of range there.
Kruty throws a body punch but Kharghai moves out of range.
Kruty connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kharghai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruty scrambles back to his feet.
Kruty blocks a jab.
Kruty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharghai.
Kharghai gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kharghai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruty sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharghai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kharghai 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.
Kruty is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruty is looking for a sweep. Kharghai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kharghai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruty wants to get back to his feet.
Kharghai is trying to work for a kimura but Kruty is defending well.
Kruty has one foot on Kharghai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kruty stuffs the takedown.
Kharghai misses with a head kick.
Kharghai shoots in and drives through. Kruty sprawls well.
Kharghai throws a sloppy head kick and Kruty moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Kruty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kharghai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharghai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruty's waist but Kruty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kharghai off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruty has closed the distance and engaged Kharghai in a clinch.
Kharghai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kharghai goes for a takedown attempt but Kruty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharghai throws a hook but Kruty blocks it.
Kharghai misses with a takedown attempt - Kruty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruty tries to stall but Kharghai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharghai's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kruty.
Kruty slows down the pace here.
Kruty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruty misses with the head strike.
Kruty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kharghai.
Kharghai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kruty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kharghai is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruty.
Kruty stalling the fight.
Kharghai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharghai's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruty is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kruty struggles to land a body shot inside as Kharghai controls his hands.
Kruty keeps control of Kharghai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kharghai has Kruty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kharghai is breathing heavily.
Kharghai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruty smiles and moves away.
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!
Kharghai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruty throws a front kick aimed at Kharghai's knee but Kharghai avoids it well.
Kruty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharghai misses with a takedown
and Kruty counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kruty. Beautiful body shot.
Kruty lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharghai ducks right into an uppercut from Kruty.
Kruty circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kharghai drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kruty follows Kharghai to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jozka Kruty!
A very excited looking Jozka Kruty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otaktay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ISIS - THE TOWER. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ahiga Otaktay enters the cage!
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39 - 7 - 1 |
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169 cm
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140 lbs
30 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otaktay.
Otaktay is looking to land body kicks.
Otaktay ducks right into an uppercut from Lomax.
Lomax blocks the body kick.
Otaktay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Otaktay misses with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Lomax misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lomax is looking to break free of the clinch but Otaktay has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lomax obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax just leaning against Otaktay, taking a breather.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Otaktay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lomax throws out a loose jab but Otaktay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otaktay cracks Lomax with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otaktay.
Lomax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lomax wants it to stay on the feet.
Otaktay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lomax's sensitive parts.
Lomax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lomax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lomax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lomax throws an off balance right hand
and Otaktay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otaktay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lomax paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Otaktay.
Good shot there by Otaktay.
A head kick misses from Otaktay.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otaktay is looking to clinch but Lomax is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Lomax.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otaktay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Otaktay throws a hook to the side of Lomax's head but Lomax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax loads up on a big right hand but Otaktay slips the punch.
Lomax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otaktay throws a leg kick that misses.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Otaktay is just out of range.
Lomax wants to slow Otaktay down by chopping away at his legs.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otaktay.
Clint Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Otaktay moved out of range nicely.
Lomax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otaktay.
Otaktay moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Lomax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lomax scores with a shot to the body.
Lomax throws the left hand but Otaktay avoids the punch easily.
Lomax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Otaktay wants to clinch up but Lomax keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otaktay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otaktay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otaktay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otaktay.
Lomax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otaktay checks a leg kick.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otaktay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomax misses with a low kick as Otaktay jumps back.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otaktay moves away.
Otaktay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Lomax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lomax stuns Otaktay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lomax throws the left hand but Otaktay avoids the punch easily.
Otaktay wants to clinch up but Lomax keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay misses with a hook.
Lomax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lomax stalks Otaktay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Otaktay's face. Otaktay staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Lomax connects with a body shot that sends Otaktay's belly button to the back.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otaktay ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Lomax throws a body punch but Otaktay moves out of range.
Lomax 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.
Lomax throws a poor cross that misses
and Otaktay counters with a nice leg kick.
Otaktay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomax's head.
Otaktay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lomax scores with a jab. Otaktay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax scores with a push kick.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otaktay. Otaktay obviously looking to wear him down.
Otaktay shoots in for a double leg but Lomax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clint Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahiga Otaktay.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Clint Lomax will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Otaktay moves out of range of the body kick from Lomax.
Lomax throws a head kick but Otaktay moves out of range.
Lomax throws an off balance right hand
and Otaktay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otaktay connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Otaktay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lomax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lomax throws the left hand but Otaktay avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Otaktay is predictable there
and Lomax counters with a series of strikes. Otaktay will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Lomax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otaktay avoids a kick to the body.
Otaktay throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otaktay. Otaktay obviously looking to wear him down.
Otaktay blocks the body kick.
Lomax defending well as Otaktay loads up on a big left hand.
Lomax avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lomax lands a jab to Otaktay's midsection.
Otaktay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Lomax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Otaktay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lomax tries a low kick but Otaktay avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Otaktay, right into the meat.
Otaktay closes the distance and pushes Lomax back into the cage.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Otaktay tries to pull guard but Lomax won't allow it.
Otaktay has Lomax pressed against the cage, preventing Lomax from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lomax is trying to push Otaktay away but Otaktay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax displaying some good clinch control by pressing Otaktay up against the cage.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Lomax.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Otaktay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lomax lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay looking to throw knees to the head but Lomax is blocking nicely.
Otaktay pushes Lomax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otaktay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
Otaktay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otaktay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lomax is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Otaktay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomax is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Otaktay is keeping busy.
Otaktay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay is leaning against Lomax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Otaktay misses with a knee strike.
Otaktay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otaktay prevents a body shot from Lomax.
Lomax struggles to land a body shot inside as Otaktay controls his hands.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Otaktay.
Otaktay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lomax is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Otaktay is keeping busy.
Otaktay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lomax lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lomax tries to circle away but Otaktay has him pinned against the cage.
Otaktay misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Otaktay tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Otaktay back against the cage.
Otaktay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
Otaktay trying to land knees to the body.
Lomax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otaktay is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Lomax breaks the clinch.
Otaktay pushes Lomax up against the cage in a clinch.
Otaktay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomax is defending well for now.
Lomax wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otaktay has him pressed against the cage.
Otaktay is leaning against Lomax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lomax breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax lands a high kick!
Otaktay misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otaktay. That's going to slow Lomax down.
Otaktay throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahiga Otaktay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Otaktay misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otaktay.
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Otaktay seems unphased.
A jab from Lomax misses.
Lomax looks to throw the jab but Otaktay is out of range.
Lomax digs a good body shot into Otaktay's ribs.
Nice body kick from Lomax.
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
Otaktay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otaktay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lomax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lomax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lomax lands with a hook. Otaktay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lomax slips under a jab from Otaktay.
Lomax scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax lands a jab to the head.
Clint Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Lomax blocks the low kick.
Otaktay lands a jab to Lomax's midsection.
Otaktay is looking to clinch but Lomax is avoiding it.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otaktay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lomax's head backwards.
Otaktay throws a low kick but Lomax avoids it.
Lomax lands a lovely overhand right.
Lomax throws a big shot that misses.
Lomax avoids a kick to the body.
Otaktay tries to clinch up.
Otaktay throws a solid leg kick but Lomax takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otaktay.
Sloppy strikes from Lomax. Those never looked like landing.
Otaktay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Otaktay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lomax checks it well.
Otaktay throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Otaktay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomax's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Otaktay misses.
Lomax misses with a body shot
and Otaktay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lomax throws a body kick that misses.
Otaktay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otaktay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lomax counters with a three punch combo that has Otaktay backing up. Otaktay nods at Lomax to acknowledge the strikes.
Otaktay throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
Lomax stuffs the takedown.
Lomax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otaktay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Otaktay checks the leg kick.
Otaktay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otaktay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomax.
Otaktay misses with a body kick.
Lomax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Otaktay at a distance.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Otaktay moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
Lomax thows a body kick. Otaktay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Otaktay throws a lazy head kick
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
Otaktay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lomax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Lomax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
Otaktay rushes Lomax and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Otaktay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lomax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Otaktay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otaktay has him pressed against the cage.
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
Lomax takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
Lomax tries to land a front kick but Otaktay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax scores with a one two! Otaktay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Otaktay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lomax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Otaktay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay throws a chopping leg kick but Lomax manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lomax takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
Otaktay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomax.
Otaktay throws an off balance right hand
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Otaktay finds it's target.
Otaktay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down.
Otaktay keeps Lomax at a distance using the push kick.
Otaktay tries to clinch there but Lomax circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax walks into a stiff left hand from Otaktay.
Otaktay doesn't manage to clinch there - Lomax circles away.
Lomax thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Otaktay if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Otaktay does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Otaktay is looking to clinch.
Otaktay checks a leg kick.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
Otaktay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Otaktay throws a leg kick but Lomax sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Otaktay.
Otaktay moves into the clinch.
Lomax wants to break free but Otaktay has control.
Otaktay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lomax takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lomax looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Otaktay.
Lomax lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Otaktay.
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lomax.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otaktay.
Lomax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otaktay.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Lomax moves out of range.
Otaktay misses with a hook.
Otaktay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Lomax is having none of it.
Otaktay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax drops his hands momentarily and Otaktay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Otaktay misses.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otaktay explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax throws a body punch but Otaktay moves out of range.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otaktay moves away.
Otaktay wants to clinch up but Lomax keeps it at a distance.
Lomax throws a head kick but Otaktay moves out of range.
Otaktay misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otaktay.
Lomax avoids the head kick by Otaktay.
Otaktay misses with a head kick.
Otaktay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lomax looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Otaktay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Otaktay wants to control but Lomax is keeping him busy.
Lomax can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomax is trying to get back to half guard.
Lomax holding on.
Lomax is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Otaktay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lomax can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomax manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Otaktay wants to pass to mount but Lomax is defending the position.
Otaktay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lomax does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Otaktay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lomax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Otaktay.
Lomax trying to control but Otaktay postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahiga Otaktay dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Lomax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Otaktay tries to clinch there but Lomax circles away.
Otaktay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Otaktay being controlled here momentarily.
Otaktay is working Lomax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Otaktay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Otaktay preventing the sweep.
Otaktay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lomax looking to control.
Otaktay drops back looking for a leg! Lomax is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lomax manages to kick Otaktay off! Otaktay jumps back into Lomax's guard.
Lomax keeping moving, preventing Otaktay from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Otaktay manages to get himself to full guard.
Otaktay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lomax escapes and throws Otaktay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lomax is looking to take a break and control but Otaktay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Otaktay wants to control but Lomax postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax stands up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lomax. That's going to slow Otaktay down.
Otaktay misses with a wild body shot.
Otaktay throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomax.
Otaktay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otaktay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lomax as he avoids it easily.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lomax blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomax checks a low kick from Otaktay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws a solid leg kick but Lomax takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lomax.
Otaktay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lomax swivels and escapes.
Otaktay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lomax blocks a jab.
Lomax lands a leg kick that knocks Otaktay off balance momentarily.
Lomax lands with an overhand left.
Lomax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Otaktay back to the cage. Lomax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otaktay.
Lomax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lomax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Lomax misses its intended target.
Otaktay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice jab there from Otaktay.
Lomax drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Lomax.
Otaktay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax. Lomax obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Otaktay is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lomax.
Lomax misses with a body shot
enabling Otaktay to counter with a crisp jab.
Otaktay avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otaktay. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otaktay blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Otaktay.
Lomax swings for the body but Otaktay moves out of range.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Lomax is having none of it.
Otaktay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lomax cracks Otaktay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clint Lomax.
I think Lomax has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Lomax!
In his post fight interview, Clint Lomax started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Murdock's choice of entrance music: You're Blind. 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
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Yamada down.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Yamada counters with a nice body kick.
Matt Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Yamada tenderised Murdock's leg. Murdock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamada slips a straight right by Murdock.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
and Yamada counters with a left to the body.
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamada finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamada, as that shot connected.
Murdock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murdock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamada can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada throws a leg kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murdock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamada - the referee stops the clock and Murdock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamada. Murdock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Yamada sees coming a mile off.
Murdock misses the jab.
Murdock throws a leg kick
enabling Yamada to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Matt Murdock has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Yamada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yamada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
Murdock throws a hook but Yamada blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Yamada blocks the low kick.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamada is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Yamada down.
Yamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamada's knee momentarily.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamada lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Murdock connects with a single shot there.
Yamada throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock tries to work over Yamada's front leg with a kick but Yamada checks it.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Yamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdock wants to land a leg kick but Yamada is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Murdock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdock throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
Yamada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock tries to score with a low kick but Yamada moves his leg out of the way.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamada blocks a head kick by Murdock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamada moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Yamada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yamada walks into a straight right hand from Murdock.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murdock misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock works Yamada's body with a nice hook.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Murdock.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Yamada lands a slapping body shot.
Yamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamada thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane Yamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdock. That one must have hurt.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yamada.
Yamada takes one to the chin there.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Murdock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock tries to work over Yamada's front leg with a kick but Yamada checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamada, right into the meat.
Yamada with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Yamada does no damage.
Yamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Yamada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murdock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick.
Yamada throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Yamada down.
Murdock throws a hook but Yamada avoids it easily.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Yamada throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Yamada is looking to wear down Murdock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murdock!
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamada misses with a head kick.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Yamada checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
Yamada misses with a hook to the body
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murdock doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
Murdock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murdock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamada moves out of range as Murdock throws a body kick.
Yamada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamada.
Yamada checks the leg kick.
Murdock misses with a leg kick
and Yamada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamada blocks a leg kick.
Murdock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamada. Yamada obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamada throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yamada counter with a right hand.
Murdock lands with a right hand.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Murdock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Yamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamada tries to avoid it.
Yamada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamada.
Yamada avoids the head kick by Murdock.
A leg kick checked by Murdock.
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target.
Yamada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Yamada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Murdock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamada is able to avoid easily.
Murdock works Yamada's body with a nice hook.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamada. Yamada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock misses with a right hand
and Yamada counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock cracks Yamada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada throws a front kick aimed at Murdock's knee but Murdock avoids it well.
Yamada throws a leg kick
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yamada really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
Murdock lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Murdock misses its intended target.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada misses with a low kick as Murdock jumps back.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Murdock slams his shin into Yamada's torso.
Yamada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamada tries to land a leg kick but Murdock saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murdock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murdock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yamada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada throws a leg kick but Murdock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murdock scores with a punch to the head.
Yamada misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yamada throws a push kick but Murdock slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamada off the cage and back into range.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Yamada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Yamada misses its intended target.
Murdock cracks Yamada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock slips a jab from Yamada.
Yamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murdock cracks a nice hook into Yamada's ribs.
Murdock throws a hook but Yamada avoids it easily.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick.
Murdock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Yamada misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Yamada.
Yamada walks into a straight right hand from Murdock.
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Yamada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Yamada. Beautiful body shot.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Yamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdock doesn't seem phased though.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
A clash of legs there as Yamada blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Yamada moved away.
Murdock throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. Yamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Good work by Yamada as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamada. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
Yamada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Yamada blocks the low kick.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock misses with a hook.
Yamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Murdock.
That kick from Yamada tenderised Murdock's leg. Murdock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murdock throws a series of strikes that have Yamada backpedaling.
Murdock tries a low kick but Yamada avoids it.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Yamada misses with a two punch combination.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Yamada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Yamada counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamada checks a leg kick.
Yamada misses the jab.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Yamada misses.
Yamada misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Murdock dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Matt Murdock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yamada swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Yamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murdock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
Murdock jabs at Yamada's body.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamada is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
Yamada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Yamada jumps back.
Murdock slips a jab from Yamada.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a push kick but Yamada slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Murdock misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murdock scores with a head kick. Yamada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Yamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock misses with a leg kick
and Yamada counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Yamada misses.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.
Kane Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock feints and then cracks Yamada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamada down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murdock - the referee stops the clock and Yamada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murdock. Yamada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.
Murdock scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamada should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Murdock.
Yamada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murdock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Murdock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamada doesn't seem phased though.
Yamada throws a front kick that sends Murdock stumbling back into the cage.
Murdock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Yamada scores with a nice strike.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Yamada throws a push kick but Murdock slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock throws a body kick that misses.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murdock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock 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.
Yamada throws a low kick but Murdock avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands a really nice looking cross but Murdock seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Yamada moved away.
A low kick from Murdock is predictable there
and Yamada counters with a three punch combo that has Murdock backing up. Murdock nods at Yamada to acknowledge the strikes.
Murdock delivers a nice body kick.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Yamada throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock motions for Yamada to come forward. Murdock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamada throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock blocks the body kick.
Yamada misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kane Yamada.
Well Murdock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Murdock!
Matt Murdock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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