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CWFL 213 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Primus: John the Fisherman. Burns Jr has chosen Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Burns Jr moves into the clinch.
Burns Jr has Wolf pressed against the cage, preventing Wolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns Jr tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
Burns Jr lands a shot to the body.
Wolf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr is leaning against Wolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Burns Jr - that landed with a thud.
Burns Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf jumps guard but Burns Jr stands there with Wolf around his waist. Wolf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf is looking for a takedown.
Burns Jr tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Burns Jr on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf is trying to force a seperation but Burns Jr has the dominant position.
Burns Jr tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Burns Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Burns Jr is pushing Wolf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burns Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Burns Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Wolf shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Burns Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolf throws a jab when Burns Jr was well out of range.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A left lands for Wolf.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns Jr at a distance.
Johnny Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolf misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Wolf slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Burns Jr cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick that stops Wolf in his tracks momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns Jr, as that shot connected.
It looks like Johnny Wolf has been cut.
Wolf misses with a takedown
and Burns Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Wolf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Wolf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burns Jr is keeping busy.
Wolf tries to work over Burns Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf tries to circle away but Burns Jr has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolf is trying to force a seperation but Burns Jr has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Wolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolf circles away.
Wolf throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Wolf didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burns Jr trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wolf looking for subs off his back but Burns Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf wants to control but Burns Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr trying to control from Wolf's half guard. Wolf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burns Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Burns Jr controlling him for the moment.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf has his foot on Burns Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wolf, up you get!
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns Jr's guard.
Wolf lands a couple of digs.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns Jr is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Wolf won't allow Burns Jr to get back to his feet.
Wolf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wolf stops Burns Jr from standing up.
Burns Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns Jr trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns Jr is wriggling around but Wolf manages to pass to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolf lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Burns Jr is defending well.
Burns Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns Jr is looking to improve his position.
Wolf winds up and cracks Burns Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf is trying to control. Burns Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
Wolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Johnny Wolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Wolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burns Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf tests Burns Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Wolf connects with a looping right hand.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Wolf misses
letting Burns Jr counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Wolf lands the left hand.
Burns Jr walks into a straight right hand from Wolf.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolf. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Wolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Wolf.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wolf is working Burns Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wolf has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wolf with shots to the head and body - Burns Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf prevents Burns Jr from getting the reversal.
Wolf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burns Jr?
Burns Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burns Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wolf is looking for a triangle but Burns Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Burns Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns Jr is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns Jr's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf slips nicely into half guard.
Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Burns Jr is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Wolf!
After winning the bout, Johnny Wolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Pur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgernstern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgernstern has chosen Gasellit - Kiittämätön nilkki as his entrance music. Kip Pur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kip Pur !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Morgernstern!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgernstern shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgernstern can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgernstern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pur is trying to control the position but Morgernstern postures up.
Morgernstern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgernstern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgernstern trying to control but Pur is working from the bottom.
Pur looking to control.
Pur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgernstern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgernstern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pur keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pur walks into a stiff left hand from Morgernstern.
Pur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morgernstern!
Morgernstern tries to hold on but Pur pushes him away.
Morgernstern is trying to escape the mount.
Pur looking to control but Morgernstern is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgernstern is controlling an arm, preventing Pur from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pur goes for an armbar but Morgernstern turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morgernstern.
Pur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgernstern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgernstern preventing the sweep.
Morgernstern looking to pass the guard.
Pur wants to sweep here but Morgernstern controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgernstern got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgernstern has managed to get both his arms back between Pur 's legs - danger averted.
Pur working a defensive guard here.
Morgernstern drops back looking for a leg! Pur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pur manages to kick Morgernstern off! Morgernstern jumps back into Pur 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern trying to control the position from guard on top but Pur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pur looking for a guillotine here but Morgernstern defends easily.
Pur 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.
Morgernstern trying to control the position from guard on top but Pur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgernstern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morgernstern wants to pass the guard but Pur is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgernstern preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgernstern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgernstern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pur is keeping the position for now.
Morgernstern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgernstern throwing strikes from guard but Pur blocks nicely.
Morgernstern in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgernstern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pur trying to keep a closed guard but Morgernstern is proving a slippery customer.
Morgernstern wants to control from the top but Pur keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morgernstern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morgernstern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgernstern throws a head kick that misses.
Pur keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Pur with that takedown attempt.
Pur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgernstern.
Morgernstern gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morgernstern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgernstern is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pur , into his guard.
Morgernstern is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pur 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.
Morgernstern content to stall in guard here.
Morgernstern stands and throws Pur 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pur regains half guard.
Pur is looking to control Morgernstern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pur avoid being mounted?
Morgernstern looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pur is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgernstern from advancing to side control.
Morgernstern working the head and body with strikes.
Pur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgernstern.
Morgernstern is trying to work for a kimura but Pur is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pur is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgernstern is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pur is just riding it out for now. Morgernstern eventually gives up the hold.
Pur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pur trying to control from the bottom.
Pur moves into full guard.
Pur keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pur is pulling down on Morgernstern's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgernstern, at least for the moment.
Morgernstern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgernstern postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgernstern advances position into side control!
Morgernstern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pur has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgernstern is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgernstern wants to control but Pur is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgernstern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgernstern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morgernstern working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morgernstern's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgernstern tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pur is trying to stand back up but Morgernstern is controlling him
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!
Morgernstern trying to control from Pur 's half guard. Pur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morgernstern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pur 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morgernstern shoots in and bounces Pur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pur wants to sweep but no luck.
Matt Morgernstern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgernstern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pur keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
Pur looking to control.
Morgernstern slips nicely into half guard.
Pur wants to improve his position but Morgernstern is controlling well.
Pur has one foot on Morgernstern's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgernstern avoids it really well and circles away.
Pur blocks a head kick by Morgernstern.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgernstern shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pur is trying to defend but Morgernstern finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pur wants to improve his position but Morgernstern is controlling well.
Morgernstern lands with a punch from half guard.
Pur tries to kick Morgernstern off but Morgernstern keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pur trying to hold on to Morgernstern's head to control him but Morgernstern postures up.
Morgernstern wants to pass to mount but Pur is defending the position.
Morgernstern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pur tries to get to full guard but Morgernstern has control of the leg.
Pur gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern pushes down on Pur 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morgernstern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgernstern pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgernstern.
Morgernstern is looking to take a break and control but Pur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgernstern looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morgernstern prevents Pur from standing back up.
Matt Morgernstern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pur won't allow Morgernstern to pass to mount.
Pur tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pur is looking for a sweep. Morgernstern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgernstern tries to pass to full mount but Pur defends it.
Morgernstern passes to side control.
Pur is trying to improve his position.
Pur trying to remain calm as Morgernstern controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern is looking to take a break and control but Pur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pur gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Morgernstern controlling his opponent.
Morgernstern trying to control but Pur is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgernstern controlling his opponent.
Kip Pur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Let's hope that Morgernstern has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Morgernstern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgernstern has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Morgernstern!
A victorious Matt Morgernstern thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pep comes into the arena with Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly) blaring out of the sound system. Hainer has chosen Diabolic "Frontlines" 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Pep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainer tries to land a front kick but Pep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Pep - just one landing.
Hainer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer avoids the body shot from Pep.
Hainer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pep connects with a nice looking jab.
Hainer throws a front kick aimed at Pep's knee but Pep avoids it well.
Pep throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hainer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pep lands a slapping body shot.
Pep throws a nice looking combination but Hainer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pep fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hainer tried to score with a low kick but Pep checks it.
Pep gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hainer.
Hainer lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Pep.
Pep slips a straight right by Hainer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hainer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pep walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hainer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep looks to land a left hand but Hainer moved out of range nicely.
Pep misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hainer.
Hainer blocks a jab.
Hainer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hainer slips a jab and a cross from Pep.
Pep looks to land a right hand but Hainer moved out of range.
Hainer misses with a low kick.
Jab from Pep.
Pep checks a leg kick.
Pep misses the body punch
and Hainer counters with a solid body kick.
Pep rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hainer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hainer moves out of range as Pep strikes.
Pep lands a jab to the nose.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hainer connects with a single shot there.
Pep wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Pep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pep checks a leg kick.
Hainer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pep.
Hainer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frankie Pep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Pep doesn't manage to clinch there - Hainer circles away.
Pep moves in looking to clinch but Hainer pushes him off.
Pep takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pep misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hainer.
Pep lands with a good body shot.
Hainer ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Hainer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pep blocks a head kick by Hainer.
Pep looks to land a combination but Hainer avoids it well.
Hainer lands a head kick!
Pep lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pep does no damage.
Pep misses with a right hand
and Pep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pep blocks a low kick nicely.
Hainer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hainer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pep checks a leg kick.
Pep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainer moves away.
Hainer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pep avoids a kick to the body.
Hainer slips under a jab.
Pep throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hainer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hainer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pep has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pep lands with a good body shot.
Hainer defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand.
Pep works the jab nicely.
Pep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pep instigates a clinch.
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!
Pep looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pep is trying to maintain a safe position but Hainer gets an underhook and turns Pep into the cage.
Pep misses with a punch to the body.
Hainer tries to score a body lock takedown but Pep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hainer throws a punch but it's blocked by Pep.
Pep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pep is trying to push Hainer away but Hainer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pep wants to stall.
Hainer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hainer tries a knee to the head but Pep blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hainer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hainer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pep.
Pep scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hainer in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zach Hainer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hainer throws a body kick that misses.
Pep throws a series of punches but Hainer moves out of range.
Hainer keeps the fight on the outside.
Pep lands with a cross.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Hainer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pep takes the fight into the clinch.
Pep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hainer lands with a light punch inside.
Pep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hainer blocks an uppercut.
Pep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hainer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pep.
Pep lands a body shot.
Pep scores with a one two! Hainer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep connects with a jab.
Pep misses with a looping left.
Pep ducks under a wild hook from Hainer.
Pep stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frankie Pep is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Pep misses its intended target.
Pep throws a poor cross that misses
and Hainer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Hainer misses.
Pep tries to bum rush Hainer with a series of wild strikes but Hainer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pep keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pep throws a right and a left that Hainer avoids nicely.
Hainer is looking to land body kicks.
Pep jabs at Hainer's body.
Hainer pushes Pep away with a front kick.
Hainer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pep throws a right hand that Hainer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hainer also avoids with ease.
Pep connects with a jab.
Hainer gets a double leg takedown into Pep's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hainer lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hainer is looking to work some ground and pound but Pep has wrist control.
Hainer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hainer wants to control from the top but Pep keeps moving.
Pep is trying to keep Hainer in close.
Hainer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pep works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hainer.
Hainer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hainer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pep is trying to keep Hainer in close.
Hainer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Pep wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pep checks the leg kick.
Hainer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pep but Pep pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pep staying out of range there.
Pep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hainer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pep to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Pep blocks the low kick.
Pep throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hainer ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Hainer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hainer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hainer is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer is nestled in close to Pep, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hainer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hainer lands strikes from half guard.
Pep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pep is looking to control Hainer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pep avoid being mounted?
Hainer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pep!
Pep wants to control but Hainer is having none of it.
Pep slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hainer is working away from the top position though.
Pep taking some punishment here, with Hainer in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hainer working the head and body with strikes.
Pep is staying active underneath Hainer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pep wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Hainer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pep throws a poor cross that misses
and Hainer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hainer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pep tries to sprawl but Hainer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pep wants to improve his position but Hainer is controlling well.
Pep is working hard here to advance position.
Hainer trying to control the action but Pep is working from the bottom.
Hainer drops an elbow to the side of Pep's head.
Hainer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pep preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hainer is thwarting Pep's attempts to control the position.
Hainer uses his free foot to push down on Pep's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pep is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hainer controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hainer is landing with some decent strikes but Pep is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hainer is landing with some decent strikes but Pep is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hainer working Pep over with strikes here.
Pep is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pep is desperately trying to improve his position but Hainer has a good base and remains in mount.
Hainer is landing with some decent strikes but Pep is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hainer wants to control the pace but Pep is squirming around nicely.
Hainer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hainer unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pep manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hainer stops Pep from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainer is looking to take a break and control but Pep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hainer slips a nice elbow through Pep's hands, connecting with Pep's forehead.
Pep is looking to escape.
Hainer working the head and body with strikes.
Pep is looking for a sweep. Hainer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zach Hainer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hainer working the head and body with strikes.
Hainer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hainer wants to take a breather but Pep is having none of it.
Hainer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hainer is nestled in close to Pep, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hainer is keen to just control but Pep is a slippery customer.
Pep is trying to control but can't.
Hainer working over Pep with some ground and pound. Pep looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pep is trying to maintain the position but Hainer is very close to passing his half guard.
Hainer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep is trying to maintain the position but Hainer is very close to passing his half guard.
Hainer trying to mount his opponent but Pep defends it.
Hainer thows a huge punch but Pep dodges it nicely.
Hainer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hainer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pep is trying to control but can't.
Hainer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pep has hold of Hainer's hands but Hainer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hainer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pep avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hainer.
Hainer drops an elbow to the side of Pep's head.
Hainer wants to free his trapped foot but Pep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pep is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hainer scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep is trying to maintain the position but Hainer is very close to passing his half guard.
Hainer prevents Pep from standing back up.
Pep tries to get to full guard but Hainer has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pep is trying to maintain the position but Hainer is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Frankie Pep wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hainer throws the kick towards the body but Pep avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hainer.
Pep tries to clinch but Hainer is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Pep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hainer is looking to score with low kicks.
Pep ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frankie Pep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pep misses with a right hand
enabling Hainer to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Hainer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hainer 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Hainer!
Zach Hainer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between S. Keletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keletor and Grand Master Yip Man. Keletor's entrance music is Spineshank - New Disease. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yip Man's choice of entrance music: Everything in it's right place. Grand Master Yip Man has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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32
278 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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27
285 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, S. Keletor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yip Man throws a hook but Keletor avoids it easily.
Yip Man fails to land the takedown.
Keletor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yip Man manages to avoid it.
Yip Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keletor.
Yip Man slips under a jab from Keletor.
Yip Man scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yip Man.
Yip Man throws a low kick but Keletor moves out of range easily.
Keletor throws a sloppy head kick
and Yip Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Yip Man throws a leg kick but Keletor moved away.
Keletor throws a big shot that misses.
Keletor checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yip Man cracks Keletor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yip Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yip Man throws a hook but Keletor blocks it.
Yip Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Yip Man.
Yip Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keletor misses with a hook. Yip Man ducked under it nicely.
Keletor tries to clinch but Yip Man moves out of range.
Yip Man misses with a straight left.
Yip Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keletor circles away quickly and effectively.
Yip Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Keletor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yip Man's half guard.
Keletor works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yip Man is trying to control Keletor's posture but Keletor avoids it.
Yip Man holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Yip Man is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yip Man takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Keletor 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.
An elbow from Keletor crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Yip Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yip Man tries to buck Keletor off but Keletor is having none of it.
Yip Man seems a little lost for a moment, as Keletor dominates the positioning.
Yip Man is trying to control Keletor's posture but Keletor avoids it.
Keletor wants to control but Yip Man is keeping him busy.
Keletor lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keletor trying to control the action but Yip Man is working from the bottom.
Yip Man wants to control but Keletor postures up.
Keletor advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yip Man tries to lock up and control but Keletor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Keletor.
Yip Man tries to reverse the position but Keletor maintains control.
Keletor content just to control the position here.
Yip Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yip Man is refusing to be controlled, as Keletor sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keletor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yip Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keletor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yip Man is rocked!
Keletor slips a nice elbow through Yip Man's hands, connecting with Yip Man's forehead.
Yip Man is still in real trouble! Can Keletor finish him?
Yip Man is trying to maintain the position but Keletor is very close to passing his half guard.
Keletor uses his free foot to push down on Yip Man's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yip Man.
Oooh a big shot lands for Keletor! Yip Man is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). S. Keletor!
S. Keletor 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrell 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Touch This. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Stanley Burrell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caparas lands a slapping body shot.
Caparas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrell 's sensitive parts.
Caparas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caparas.
Burrell misses the shot to the body.
Caparas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Caparas.
Caparas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burrell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caparas.
Burrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Caparas should have avoided that one.
Burrell slips under a jab from Caparas.
A good leg kick by Caparas.
Nice defenses there by Burrell .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas works Burrell 's body with a nice hook.
Caparas checks a low kick from Burrell .
Burrell takes one to the chin there.
Burrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrell checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrell checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrell walks into a left hand.
Burrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caparas misses with an uppercut.
Burrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caparas jabs Burrell right on the nose. Burrell blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caparas 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 Burrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caparas.
A telegraphed right hand from Caparas misses the target.
A low kick from Burrell is predictable there
and Caparas counters with a low kick, right behind Burrell 's knee.
Burrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caparas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burrell thuds his shin into the meat of Caparas's side.
Burrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caparas was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrell .
Burrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caparas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caparas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caparas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell swings for the body but Caparas moves out of range.
Caparas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burrell throws a head kick that misses.
Burrell clinches up against the cage.
Burrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrell .
Burrell lands with a left to the head.
Caparas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caparas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caparas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caparas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burrell is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caparas.
A short uppercut from Caparas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrell pushes Caparas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrell working aggressively here.
Caparas scores with a hook to the body.
Burrell misses with the head strike.
Burrell tries a body shot but Caparas blocks it.
Burrell lands a left hand.
Burrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caparass head.
Burrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrell is trying to break the clinch but Caparas is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burrell throws a head punch that misses.
Burrell misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Burrell .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caparas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danilo Caparas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caparas misses with a hook. Burrell ducked under it nicely.
Caparas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrell .
A telegraphed right hand from Caparas misses the target.
Burrell jabs Caparas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caparas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caparas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caparas throws out the jab.
Caparas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Caparas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burrell connects with a body shot.
Burrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caparas.
Caparas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burrell 's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas misses with a left hand
and Burrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Danilo Caparas has been cut.
Burrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caparas.
Burrell throws a low kick but Caparas moves out of range easily.
Caparas throws an overhand right that lands on Burrell 's shoulder, as Burrell tries to avoid the shot.
Burrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caparas.
Caparas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burrell has time to react.
Caparas swings for the body but Burrell moves out of range.
Caparas moves out of range as Burrell strikes.
Caparas misses with a hook. Burrell ducked under it nicely.
Caparas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caparas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burrell . That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Caparas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caparas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrell avoids the head kick by Caparas.
Caparas throws a lazy body kick
and Burrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caparas 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.
Burrell is looking to wear down Caparas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Caparas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caparas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrell .
Burrell throws a series of punches but Caparas moves out of range.
Burrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caparas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caparas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caparas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burrell circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrell . Caparas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caparas.
Caparas cracks Burrell with a good jab.
Caparas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrell lands with a good body shot.
Burrell throws out a leg kick but Caparas moves out of range and Burrell only half commits.
Burrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burrell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Caparas is breathing heavily.
Caparas looks to land a combination but Burrell avoids it well.
Caparas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrell .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrell misses with a straight left.
Burrell moves away from the strike by Caparas.
Stanley Burrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Caparas throws a leg kick but Burrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burrell slips a straight right by Caparas.
Danilo Caparas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caparas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Caparas coming out on top.
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caparas.
Caparas cracks a nice hook into Burrell 's ribs.
Caparas misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Caparas.
Burrell connects with a body shot that sends Caparas's belly button to the back.
Burrell misses with a low kick.
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 Stanley Burrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danilo Caparas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Caparas looks to land a right hand but Burrell moved out of range.
Caparas misses with a low kick.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caparas moves away.
Caparas checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caparas.
Burrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrell lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burrell checks a leg kick nicely.
Caparas throws a body kick that misses.
Caparas tried to score with a low kick but Burrell checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burrell , right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Burrell .
Burrell wants to land a leg kick but Caparas is out of range.
Caparas jabs Burrell right on the nose. Burrell blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Caparas.
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caparas.
Burrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caparas.
Caparas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caparas connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Caparas as he checks the leg kick.
Caparas throws an off balance right hand
and Burrell counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrell throws an off balance right hand
and Caparas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burrell 's knee momentarily.
Caparas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrell takes a swing at Caparas's ribcage but misses.
Burrell loads up on a big right hand but Caparas slips the punch.
Burrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caparas lands a right hook to the body.
Burrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrell moves away from the strike by Caparas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell throws a body punch but Caparas moves out of range.
Caparas throws a hook but Burrell blocks it.
Caparas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burrell throws a hook to the side of Caparas's head but Caparas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Caparas there.
Burrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Caparas keeps the fight on the outside.
Burrell has closed the distance and engaged Caparas in a clinch.
Caparas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Caparas fails to land.
Burrell misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Burrell .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas takes a shot to the head.
Burrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caparas tries to throw a body punch but Burrell avoids it by throwing Caparas back against the cage.
Caparas can't find room to land a body shot as Burrell controls the action.
Burrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Caparas.
Caparas blocking some punches.
Burrell misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrell working aggressively here.
Burrell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burrell is struggling to control the position.
Caparas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Burrell - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Burrell .
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Burrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrell 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Burrell !
Stanley Burrell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Ennio Morricone - For A Few Dollars More as his entrance music. Shane Wilson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Castro clinches.
Castro misses with some punches.
Wilson tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Castro is controlling him.
Castro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
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!
Castro tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Castro cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Castro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Wilson down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Castro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Castro tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castro thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Castro.
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castro.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
Castro thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Wilson down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castro.
Castro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castro tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson misses with a jab to the body
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Castro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Boss Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilson in the body.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Castro works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Castro cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Castro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Castro won't allow it.
Wilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Castro has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Castro tries to tie him up.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Castro looking to stall.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Wilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Castro has double underhooks.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilson checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Wilson tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Castro misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Castro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Castro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Wilson moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Castro tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Castro.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro misses with a leg kick.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castro on the side of the head.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Castro misses with a combination
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Castro defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Castro slips under a jab from Wilson.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Castro counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Castro misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
Castro scores with a nice body kick.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Castro throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castro at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castro thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro pushes Wilson away with a front kick.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Castro blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Castro.
Nice body kick there by Castro.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Castro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilson's knee momentarily.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson jabs at Castro's body.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson 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.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Wilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Castro.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Castro.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Castro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Castro throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wilson!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Wilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Lacuna Coil - Without Fear. Mang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lobsta. Curtis Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lobsta Mang!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mang throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Mang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mang throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Mang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mang throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
No joy there for Mang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mang's head backwards.
It looks like Lobsta Mang has been cut.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mang keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to control from the top but Mang keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Mang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones has control of Mang's left arm, preventing Mang from doing any damage.
Mang won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Mang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Mang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Mang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Mang unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Mang looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Mang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mang lands with some strikes.
Mang softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jones is out cold! Mang jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lobsta Mang!
During a confident post fight interview, Lobsta Mang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes into the arena with Got Yourself a Gun blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
27 - 9 - 1 |
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198 lbs
31 - 14 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano scores with a sloppy right hand. Benoit should have avoided that one.
Soprano slips a straight right by Benoit.
Benoit avoids the head kick by Soprano.
Nice shot lands for Benoit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soprano.
Soprano looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Soprano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soprano scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Benoit or perhaps it was just good defense by Soprano which made him look bad.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soprano.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soprano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benoit.
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!
Soprano throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
Benoit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Benoit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benoit is out of range.
Soprano stuffs the takedown attempt from Benoit. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.
Soprano works the jab nicely.
Soprano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benoit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soprano scrambles back to his feet.
Benoit shoots in and drives through. Soprano sprawls well.
Tony Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthieu Benoit.
Soprano slips a jab from Benoit.
Benoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soprano misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Benoit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soprano doesn't seem phased though.
Benoit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soprano throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tony Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soprano misses with a kick to the body.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Soprano looking for a sweep. Not yet Soprano, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit throws a big right hand that misses.
Benoit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benoit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soprano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano 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.
Soprano seems keen to control Benoit's posture.
Soprano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benoit is one step ahead there.
Benoit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soprano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soprano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soprano pulls Benoit in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Soprano just wasn't active enough.
Benoit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Soprano!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Soprano is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Benoit.
It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Benoit landing punches.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Benoit! Soprano is hurt baaadly! Benoit is firing away with more strikes - Soprano is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthieu Benoit! Matthieu Benoit retains his light heavyweight title!
Matthieu Benoit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aggro? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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36
141 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Cameron slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Cameron.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bishop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Cameron.
Bishop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cameron's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Cameron has wrist control.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound.
Cameron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop looking to control.
Cameron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cameron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop is trying to keep Cameron in close.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Cameron pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron postures up.
Bishop pushes a forearm under Cameron's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cameron is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Bishop!
Billy Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
Billy Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between José Nabijos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabijos comes to the cage accompanied by IF I DIE TONIGHT. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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213 lbs
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221 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, José Nabijos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabijos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Nabijos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Nabijos saw that one coming.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nabijos manages to avoid it.
Nabijos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a low kick as Nabijos jumps back.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Nabijos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nabijos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Percival Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nabijos connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Butcher misses.
Nabijos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
Jab, jab by Butcher - just one landing.
Nabijos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nabijos.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher swings for the body but Nabijos moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nabijos throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Nabijos looks for the body kick but Butcher saw that one coming.
Butcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nabijos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Nabijos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Butcher misses with a right hand
and Nabijos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butcher thinking.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Nabijos's head but Nabijos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nabijos scores with a head kick. Butcher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
Nabijos looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Nabijos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Butcher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nabijos.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Nabijos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nabijos moves out of range as Butcher throws a body kick.
Nabijos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Butcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nabijos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Butcher.
Nabijos connects with a looping right hand.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
Butcher lands with an overhand left.
Nabijos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nabijos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nabijos. Butcher shrugs it off though.
Nabijos checks the leg kick.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick from Nabijos.
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nabijos keeps Butcher at a distance using the push kick.
Butcher looks winded!
Butcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nabijos.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nabijos.
Nice defenses there by Nabijos.
Butcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nabijos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Nabijos is avoiding it.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Butcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nabijos's sensitive parts.
Nabijos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nabijos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nabijos connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Nabijos.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Nabijos scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Butcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nabijos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nabijos misses with a straight left.
Butcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Nabijos's head.
Butcher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nabijos. That's going to slow Butcher down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nabijos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nabijos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Butcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nabijos scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nabijos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butcher under the eye.
A head kick misses from Butcher.
A shot to the body from Nabijos misses
and Butcher counters with an inside leg kick.
José Nabijos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nabijos scores with a nice strike.
Butcher throws a hook but Nabijos blocks it.
Butcher throws a head kick but Nabijos moves out of range.
Butcher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabijos jabs at Butcher's body.
Butcher moves out of range as Nabijos throws a body kick.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Nabijos.
Nabijos lands a big right hand that sends Butcher crashing to the mat! Nabijos stays standing though and waves Butcher back to his feet!
Butcher is rocked!
Nabijos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Nabijos finish him?
Nabijos cracks Butcher with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). José Nabijos!
A very excited looking José Nabijos 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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