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UPG 102: Hymn Of The Immortals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
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209 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Hodgins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Nicks! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Hodgins.
Hodgins avoids the body shot from Nicks.
Hodgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodgins throws a series of punches but Nicks moves out of range. Hodgins fails with the takedown. Hodgins throws a lazy body kick and Nicks counters with a nice uppercut. Nicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicks throws a head kick that Hodgins semi-blocks.
It looks like Adam Hodgins has been cut. A thudding body kick lands there by Hodgins!
Hodgins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nicks dodges the punch combination from Hodgins.
Nicks 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Hodgins. Hodgins misses with a few strikes there.
Hodgins throws a right and a left that both miss. Hodgins throws a leg kick and Nicks counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nicks tests Hodgins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hodgins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hodgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicks.
Nicks catches Hodgins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hodgins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicks is trying to control Hodgins's posture but Hodgins avoids it. Hodgins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nicks has escaped the position, nice work there. Nicks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hodgins asserts his dominance and retains side control. Nicks can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hodgins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nicks has escaped the position, nice work there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Hodgins is working Nicks over with some ground and pound from side control. Hodgins trying to control the position but Nicks is working away. Hodgins 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. Nicks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Hodgins scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hodgins is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicks is defending well. Nicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Hodgins trying to control the action but Nicks is working from the bottom. Hodgins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nicks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hodgins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hodgins. Nicks is not content to let Hodgins control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Hodgins. Hodgins is working for a kimura but Nicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hodgins slows the pace down in half guard. Hodgins wants to control but Nicks is keeping him busy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hodgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Nicks is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hodgins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adam Hodgins's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodgins manages to avoid it. A lazy body kick from Nicks and Hodgins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nicks won't be happy with that. Hodgins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nicks is avoiding damage well.
Nicks is looking to reverse the position. Nicks wants to get back to his feet. Hodgins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. 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! Hodgins wants to control but Nicks is keeping him busy. Nicks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hodgins wants to control but Nicks is keeping him busy. Nicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hodgins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nicks is not content to let Hodgins control the position. Nicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hodgins controlling the action here. Hodgins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Nicks is refusing to be controlled, as Hodgins sits in half guard. Hodgins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicks defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hodgins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hodgins lands with a punch from half guard. Hodgins wants to pass the guard but Nicks is defending well. Hodgins is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hodgins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hodgins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicks has managed to free his arm - good work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hodgins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nicks wants to improve his position but Hodgins is controlling well.
Adam Hodgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hodgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hodgins trying to control from half guard but Nicks is working away. Nicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hodgins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicks's head. Hodgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hodgins seems to be looking for submissions.
Nicks kicks off Hodgins and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hodgins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicks scores with a nice head shot. A good leg kick by Hodgins. Hodgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hodgins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hodgins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hodgins showed some decent athleticism there. Nicks is trying to stand.
Nicks is breathing heavily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hodgins is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nicks won't allow Hodgins to pass to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hodgins dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Adam Hodgins's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hodgins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nicks lands with a straight right. Hodgins didn't see that one coming. Nicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hodgins's hands. Hodgins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hodgins on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nicks works over Hodgins's head and body with a nice combination. Hodgins looking to score a takedown here. Nicks is defending well but Hodgins drives through and ends up in Nicks's guard. 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! Hodgins is working Nicks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Nicks has momentary wrist control but Hodgins slips an elbow through the middle. Hodgins throws a big elbow that misses. Nicks controls Hodgins momentarily but Hodgins frees himself. Nicks keeping moving, preventing Hodgins from controlling successfully. Nicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Nicks keeping moving, preventing Hodgins from controlling successfully. Hodgins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hodgins, into his guard. Hodgins has his foot on Nicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicks works his way back into a safe position though. Nicks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Nicks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nicks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A looping hook to the body misses from Nicks. Hodgins does a little dance to reset his feet. Nicks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hodgins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicks swivels and escapes. Hodgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hodgins. Nicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hodgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicks circles away quickly and effectively. Hodgins connects with a leg kick. Nicks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mario Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Hodgins, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hodgins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Decent striking displayed by Nicks there. Hodgins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nicks jabs at Hodgins's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nicks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hodgins's calf. Hodgins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicks sprawls well. Nicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hodgins gets slowly back to his feet. Hodgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Nicks catches Hodgins right on the button with a cross. Hodgins shoots in and drives through. Nicks sprawls well. Nicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Adam Hodgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nicks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicks scores with a head kick. Hodgins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hodgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicks.
Mario Nicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nicks blocks a head kick by Hodgins.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hodgins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jab, jab by Nicks - just one landing. Adam Hodgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Hodgins off the cage and back into range. Nicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hodgins in his tracks. Nicks throws a jab when Hodgins was well out of range. Hodgins throws a nice looking combination but Nicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hodgins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodgins lands in his opponent's guard. Nicks is trying to keep Hodgins in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hodgins tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicks is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Nicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hodgins 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Hodgins! A less than humble Adam Hodgins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainbow Trout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rainbow Trout! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trout darts in and clinches Zorro up against the cage. Trout throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zorro is working for takedown but Trout is calmly controlling the position for now. Trout landing knees to the head.
Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Trout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zorro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trout gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Zorro blocks the elbow strike.
Zorro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rainbow Trout has been cut. Zorro tries to pull guard but Trout won't allow it.
Rainbow Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro. Zorro is looking to take this one to the mat. Zorro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trout avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Zorro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trout is defending well. Zorro with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trout misses with a knee strike.
Zorro lands a damaging elbow. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges. Trout working Zorro over with knees to the body. Trout landing knees to the body.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Trout manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trout wants it to stay on the feet. Trout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Trout scores with a head kick. Zorro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A solid leg kick lands there for Trout.
Trout throws out a loose jab but Zorro uses good head movement to avoid it. Zorro shoots and misses and Trout counters with a low kick, right behind Zorro 's knee. Trout gets tackled into the cage by Zorro. Zorro maintains the clinch. Zorro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trout just stands there and leans against the cage. Zorro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trout to keep the fight standing. Trout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Trout stops a takedown attempt from Zorro.
Zorro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Zorro looks winded! Trout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zorro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trout thows a leg kick but Zorro checks it and Zorro counters with a slapping leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Zorro misses with a takedown and Trout counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zorro's knee momentarily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trout.
Zorro throws a head kick but Trout moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Trout. Zorro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Trout counters with a low kick, right behind Zorro 's knee. Nice body punch from Trout. Zorro looks to clinch and Trout counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zorro thinking. Zorro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trout throws a front kick aimed at Zorro's knee but Zorro avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zorro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trout. Trout has closed the distance and engaged Zorro in a clinch.
Zorro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trout avoids it. Zorro pulls guard effortlessly. Zorro has a closed guard, preventing Trout from standing up. Trout stands and steps away. Zorro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Trout throws a push kick but Zorro slaps the foot to one side. Zorro 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. Zorro fails in his attempt to clinch. Zorro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zorro somewhat. Trout lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zorro is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
Trout thumps Zorro with a low kick. Zorro with a lazy takedown attempt and Trout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Trout gets a clinch. Trout digs a right hand underneath Zorro's ribcage. Zorro let out a lung full of air as it connected. Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorro avoids it. Zorro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Trout manages to break the clinch.
Zorro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Trout counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trout. Zorro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trout's efforts to push away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zorro wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Trout dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rainbow Trout's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trout. Trout scores with a head kick. Zorro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Zorro shoots and misses and Trout counters with a low kick, right behind Zorro 's knee. Zorro misses with a takedown and Trout counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zorro's knee momentarily. Zorro avoids the head kick by Trout.
Trout chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zorro throws a sloppy head kick and Trout moves out of range easily. Zorro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trout. Zorro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trout connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zorro scrambles back to his feet. Zorro is breathing heavily. A punch lands to the side of Zorro 's head but he takes it in his stride. Zorro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zorro shoots in for a takedown but Trout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rainbow Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trout lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trout lands a head shot. Zorro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trout was covering up waiting for the punch and Zorro finishes the takedown easily into guard. Zorro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zorro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Trout working a defensive guard here.
Trout has Zorro pulled in close to control his posture. Zorro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zorro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zorro drops back looking for a leg! Trout is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trout manages to kick Zorro off! Zorro jumps back into Trout's guard. Zorro wants to pass the guard but Trout is keeping the position. Zorro passes Trout's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zorro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Trout's thigh. Trout counters though and makes it back to full guard. Trout 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. Trout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zorro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zorro tries to free his leg and advance position but Trout is retaining full guard. Trout pulls Zorro in close to prevent any damage. Trout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trout tries to get out of the position. Trout wants to sweep but no luck. Zorro has gone for a leg lock! Trout slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zorro's guard. Zorro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Zorro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Trout wants to get up but he can't break Zorro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trout gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Trout moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A head kick by Zorro misses and Trout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Trout clinches up with Zorro and pushes him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Trout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trout is leaning against Zorro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zorro wants a takedown.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorro avoids the damage to the body. Trout trying to land knees to the body.
Zorro avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.
Trout breaks from the clinch.
Trout scores with a jab. Zuese Zorro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zorro doesn't succeed with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainbow Trout dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rainbow Trout's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zorro doesn't succeed with the takedown and Trout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Trout throws a quick inside leg kick. Trout rushes Zorro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zorro throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Trout to work.
Trout missing with knees to the body.
Zorro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zorro 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.
Zorro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trout sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trout desperately trying to maintain half guard. Zorro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Trout slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Trout looking to control.
Zorro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zorro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Zorro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trout dives on top into guard. Trout wants to stand but Zorro is controlling his posture from full guard. Zorro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trout gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zorro looking for a guillotine here but Trout defends easily.
Zorro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trout is aware though and is defending well. Trout wants to get up but he can't break Zorro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Zorro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Trout decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zorro, up you get! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zorro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trout can pounce on him.
Trout forces Zorro back against the cage and clinches. Trout stalling in the clinch but Zorro improves position. Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorro.
Zorro jumps guard but Trout stands there with Zorro around his waist. Zorro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rainbow Trout has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trout tries to break free but Zorro pushes him back against the cage. Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zorro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rainbow Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro. Zorro blocks the elbow strike.
Zorro dodges an elbow strike from Trout.
Trout has had enough of the clinch but Zorro keeps him there for the moment. Zorro wants a takedown.
Trout looking to stall.
Trout is looking to break free of the clinch but Zorro has double underhooks. Zorro is trying to drag Trout to the mat but Trout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zorro has Trout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Zorro takes a knee to the side of the body. Trout stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Zorro jumps guard but Trout turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorro is defending well for now. Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zorro's face.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Trout lands a knee to the body.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Zuese Zorro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Trout lands a nice knee to the body. Trout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorro is defending well for now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Trout stops a takedown attempt from Zorro.
Trout lands a right hand. Zorro wants a takedown.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorro avoids it. Zorro misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Rainbow Trout showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trout, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Trout!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FOSTER Zwingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwingman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Caravan Palace - Clash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlo Severus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, FOSTER Zwingman! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zwingman blocks a jab. Severus looks to land a left hand but Zwingman moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Severus misses the target. Zwingman takes a swing at Severus's ribcage but misses. Carlo Severus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Severus takes a shot right to the bread basket. Severus avoids the body shot from Zwingman.
A cross from Zwingman lands. Severus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zwingman.
Zwingman misses with an uppercut. Severus saw that one coming. Severus takes a swing at Zwingman's ribcage but misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Severus 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 Zwingman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zwingman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Zwingman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Zwingman 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.
Zwingman passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Severus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Zwingman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Zwingman 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. Severus is trying to stand.
Zwingman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Severus manages to escape and get back to his feet! Severus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Zwingman misses with a hook. Severus ducked under it nicely. Zwingman scores with a sloppy right hand. Severus should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zwingman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Severus!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Severus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Zwingman working the head and body with strikes. Zwingman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Severus wants to get back to his feet. Severus taking some punishment here, with Zwingman in his half guard. Severus tries to get to full guard but Zwingman has control of the leg. Zwingman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Zwingman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Zwingman thows a huge punch but Severus dodges it nicely.
Severus is controlling Zwingman's position as best he can from this difficult position. Zwingman prevents Severus from improving his position. Severus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zwingman manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zwingman looking to finish Severus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Severus! Zwingman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Severus is rocked! Zwingman looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Severus covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FOSTER Zwingman! After the big win, FOSTER Zwingman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hopkins Athletics ($6 shirts!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Solomon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kichiro Kaneko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Solomon! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaneko throws a body kick that misses. Solomon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaneko counters with a single leg into guard. Solomon didn't expect that. Kaneko is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control. Kaneko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Solomon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kaneko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kaneko trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom. Kaneko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Solomon pulls Kaneko in to control the position. Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Solomon pulls Kaneko in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dick Solomon wasn't active enough on the ground. Nice sprawl there from Solomon as Kaneko shoots in. An inside leg kick from Kaneko misses. Kaneko fails with a takedown attempt. Kaneko closes the distance and clinches up with Solomon, looking for a takedown. Kaneko pushes Solomon against the cage but Solomon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Kaneko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaneko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solomon. Kaneko misses with a looping right. Solomon blocks a head kick by Kaneko.
Kaneko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solomon's guard. Solomon kicks Kaneko off and gets to his feet. Kaneko throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Solomon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Solomon blocks a low kick nicely. Dick Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kaneko scores with a kick to the midsection. Solomon checks a leg kick. Dick Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kaneko slips a jab and a cross from Solomon.
Kaneko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Kaneko defending well as Solomon loads up on a big left hand. Kaneko throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaneko tries to work over Solomon's front leg with a kick but Solomon checks it. Kaneko throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range. Kaneko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kaneko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kaneko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though. Kaneko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though. Solomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaneko is working away from the top position though. Solomon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kaneko has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaneko has a good base and remains in mount. A nice elbow there by Kaneko. Kaneko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Solomon's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaneko has a good base and remains in mount. Solomon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaneko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Solomon tries to hold on but Kaneko postures up. Kaneko scoring with strikes but Solomon is staying in there. Solomon manages to regain half guard. Good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Solomon regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Solomon wants to control the position but Kaneko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Solomon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Solomon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kaneko closes the distance and clinches up with Solomon, looking for a takedown. Kaneko pushes Solomon against the cage but Solomon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Kaneko ducks down to avoid it. A head kick misses from Kaneko. This has been an exciting period of action! Solomon takes a swing at Kaneko's ribcage but misses. Kaneko throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily. Kaneko tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaneko.
Solomon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaneko. Solomon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaneko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solomon but Solomon pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kaneko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaneko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solomon. Kaneko misses with a head kick.
Kaneko loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch. Solomon wants to clinch up but Kaneko keeps it at a distance. Kaneko throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Solomon misses with an uppercut
and Kaneko counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Solomon misses with a looping left. Kaneko throws a nice looking combination but Solomon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Solomon moves in looking to clinch but Kaneko pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kichiro Kaneko dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Solomon instigates a clinch. Kaneko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards. Kaneko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solomon lands a body shot. Solomon misses with some punches.
Kaneko blocks a body shot from Solomon. Solomon blocking some punches.
Kaneko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Solomons head. Kaneko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaneko swings wildly with an uppercut but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it. Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaneko controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kaneko. Kaneko tries a body shot but Solomon blocks it.
Good body shot from Kaneko.
Solomon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaneko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solomon backwards. Kaneko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solomon pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Solomon fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaneko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away. Solomon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kaneko ducks under a wild hook from Solomon. Solomon moves out of range of the body kick. Kaneko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Solomon scores with a shot to the body.
Kaneko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solomon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kaneko throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range. Solomon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Solomon. Kaneko swats away the attempt to clinch by Solomon. Kaneko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A decent looking cross lands there for Solomon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Solomon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Solomon tries to clinch but Kaneko is having none of it. Kaneko walks into a jab. Kaneko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kichiro Kaneko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaneko throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range. Solomon forces Kaneko back against the cage and clinches. Kaneko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solomon's elbow. Solomon is leaning against Kaneko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kaneko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solomon's elbow. Kaneko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Kaneko - that landed with a thud.
Kaneko misses with a hook from the clinch. Kaneko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaneko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Kaneko.
Nice body punch from Kaneko - that landed with a thud.
Solomon takes a shot to the head. Solomon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Solomon. Kaneko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards. Good body shot from Kaneko.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaneko.
Solomon is breathing heavily. Kaneko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaneko cracks Solomon with a nice body shot. Solomon is leaning against Kaneko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaneko controls his hands.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body. Kaneko is looking to control Solomon's arms but Solomon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaneko has his back to the cage. Kaneko throws a head punch that misses. Kaneko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solomon after a bit of a struggle. 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! Kaneko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Solomon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kaneko tries to work over Solomon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Solomon is trying to break the clinch but Kaneko is controlling him. A short right from Kaneko. Solomon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaneko lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kaneko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kaneko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Solomon. Solomon breaks the clinch.
Kaneko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon. Kaneko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon. Solomon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Solomon duly obliges. Dick Solomon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Solomon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaneko. Kaneko obviously looking to wear him down.
Solomon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaneko. Kaneko throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it. Solomon tries to clinch there but Kaneko circles away.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Kaneko. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kaneko throws a quick inside leg kick. Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Solomon misses with a looping right. Solomon moves into range and clinches up with Kaneko. 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 Kichiro Kaneko will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Solomon throws a right hand that Kaneko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaneko also avoids with ease. Kaneko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kaneko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Solomon trying to control here.
Solomon tries to roll over but Kaneko keeps him under control. Kaneko lands strikes from half guard. Kaneko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kaneko not landing any meaningful shots this time. Solomon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Solomon is trying to stand.
Solomon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Kaneko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solomon sees it coming and defends easily. Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaneko. Kaneko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solomon's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Solomon regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaneko cracks Solomon with a solid left hand. Kaneko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Solomon wants to stand but Kaneko is controlling the position. Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Kaneko prevents Solomon from getting back to his feet. Kaneko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kaneko landing some decent shots from guard. Kichiro Kaneko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kaneko postures up in Solomon's guard and throws a big left but Solomon blocks it. Kaneko lands a couple of elbows. Solomon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kaneko trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Solomon looking to control.
Dick Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaneko looking to sit in guard and control but Solomon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kaneko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Solomon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kaneko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaneko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaneko 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. Solomon stands up and waves to Kaneko to follow him. Solomon misses with a double jab.
Solomon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kichiro Kaneko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Solomon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Kaneko. Solomon misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaneko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Solomon is trying to defend but Kaneko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Solomon looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Solomon is staying active underneath Kaneko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kaneko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kaneko wants to control but Solomon is keeping him busy. Kaneko trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well. Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaneko pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Kichiro Kaneko showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaneko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kichiro Kaneko! Kichiro Kaneko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Belford Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki comes to the cage accompanied by Norther - Released. The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Big Balls by AC/DC. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Belford Scott! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scott misses with an uppercut. Tatsuki saw that one coming. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scott!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatsuki.
Scott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Tatsuki connects with a solid leg kick. Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatsuki scores with a jab. Tatsuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tatsuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tatsuki is stalling in the full guard. Tatsuki looking to pass the guard. Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tatsuki won't allow Scott to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tatsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tatsuki trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. Tatsuki with a flurry of punches that miss. Tatsuki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Scott wants to sweep here but Tatsuki controlling him for the moment. Tatsuki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tatsuki postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow. Tatsuki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Tatsuki wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position. Tatsuki prevents Scott from getting back to his feet. Tatsuki scoring with punches to the head and body. Tatsuki scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tatsuki wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position. Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tatsuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Scott is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Tatsuki has had enough of the clinch but Scott keeps him there for the moment. Tatsuki is trying to break free. Scott throws a head punch that misses. Scott letting Tatsuki take a breather here. Tatsuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Tatsuki throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Tatsuki only half commits. Scott misses with a looping left. Tatsuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scott is out of range. Tatsuki thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Scott misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tatsuki slips under a jab. A right-left combo lands from Tatsuki.
Scott is rocked! Tatsuki looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range. Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatsuki finish him? Crack! A monster head kick from Tatsuki and Scott falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Tatsuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mayuri Tatsuki! Mayuri Tatsuki retains his lightweight title! After the fight, Mayuri Tatsuki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Will T. Bear - For a Few Dollars More. Noir has chosen Pride as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marshall Noir! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Johnson misses. Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noir on the side of the head. Johnson clobbers Noir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Johnson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Noir wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson controlling from the top position. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noir is keeping the position for now. Noir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Johnson just wasn't active enough. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Johnson trying to pass the guard but Noir defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Johnson throwing shots but Noir is blocking nicely. Johnson is looking to stall here but Noir recovers full guard. Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Noir. Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noir is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. Noir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noir, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab. Noir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Noir slips under a jab. Johnson tries to clinch up. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noir napping and manages to drive through into side control! Johnson controls the position from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Noir defending against the ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Noir tries to improve position but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson! Noir working the ground and pound from side control. Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Johnson throws a strike but Noir avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Noir can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Johnson wants to control but Noir is keeping him busy. Noir wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The fighters are battling for position here. Noir manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Johnson postures up.
Noir keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground. Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it. Johnson misses with a takedown and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Noir misses with a body kick. Johnson throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Johnson dives in and grabs Noir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson lands a jab to Noir's midsection. Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Noir counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson is trying to control Noir's posture but Noir avoids it. Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noir works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Johnson gets back to half guard. Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work. Noir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Johnson is trying to control the position but Noir postures up. Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Johnson wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment. Noir lands a couple of elbows. Luke Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Noir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Noir wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Johnson is trying to keep Noir in close.
Noir trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. Noir postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noir swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshall Noir will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance. Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noir circles away. Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat. Johnson checks a low kick from Noir. Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Noir's guard. Noir pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. Noir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. Noir being controlled here, momentarily. Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Noir for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson wants to pass the guard but Noir is keeping the position. Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Johnson just wasn't active enough. Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Noir's belly button to the back. Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side. Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Some wild striking there from Noir.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Noir.
Noir is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs. A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook. Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Noir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Johnson trying to advance position but Noir counters by regaining guard. 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! Johnson wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play has chosen Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche as his entrance music. Gordon Lefleaur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Lefleaur! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lefleaur defending well as Play loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circling - Play throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Play fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lefleaur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Play moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Play moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Play connects with a body shot. A shot to the liver by Play. Beautiful body shot. A solid body kick from Play. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lefleaur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Play connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lefleaur scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Gordon Lefleaur has been cut. Lefleaur tries to clinch up but Play circles away and keeps his distance. Play lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lefleaur at a distance.
Lefleaur is breathing heavily. Play throws a low kick, looking for Lefleaur's leg but Lefleaur calmly moves out of range. Good work by Lefleaur as he checks the leg kick. Lefleaur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Play. Play throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lefleaur slips a jab from Play. A solid leg kick lands there for Play.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur staying out of range there. Play throws a leg kick but Lefleaur moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Play - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Play misses its intended target. Play missing with a left hand there. Lefleaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Play delivers a nice body kick. A big left from Play misses. Play scores with a sloppy right hand. Lefleaur should have avoided that one. Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Play misses with a right hand and Lefleaur counters with a nice body shot. Lefleaur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. and Play counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lefleaur! He's just covering up as Play starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foul Play! Foul Play is the new welterweight champion! After the big win, Foul Play made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Ramos has chosen Gui Boratto - Azzurra as his entrance music. Vinicius Kruger Ramos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Corleone 's chin.
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone ! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kruger Ramos! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corleone tries to clinch but Kruger Ramos moves out of range. Kruger Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corleone 's head. Corleone avoids the body shot from Kruger Ramos.
A big left from Kruger Ramos misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Corleone .
Corleone wants to clinch up but Kruger Ramos keeps it at a distance. Kruger Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to avoid it but Kruger Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corleone to the ground. Corleone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kruger Ramos misses with a looping left. Corleone connects with a solid leg kick. A big right from Kruger Ramos misses. Kruger Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corleone counters with a thumping low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kruger Ramos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corleone - the referee stops the clock and Kruger Ramos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corleone . Kruger Ramos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Corleone throws a front kick that sends Kruger Ramos stumbling back into the cage. Kruger Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Corleone throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kruger Ramos keeps the fight on the outside. Michael Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kruger Ramos lands a lovely overhand right. Kruger Ramos misses with a takedown attempt and Corleone counters with an outside leg kick.
Corleone lands a front kick. Kruger Ramos looks winded! Corleone avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Corleone avoids the body shot from Kruger Ramos.
Corleone fakes the leg kick and cracks Kruger Ramos in the body. Kruger Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Corleone . Vinicius Kruger Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Corleone . Corleone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Kruger Ramos. Kruger Ramos fails to land the takedown. Michael Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Kruger Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corleone moves into the clinch. Corleone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruger Ramos is trying to maintain a safe position but Corleone gets an underhook and turns Kruger Ramos into the cage. Corleone lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Vinicius Kruger Ramos has been cut. Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Corleone working Kruger Ramos over with knees to the body. Corleone blocks an elbow strike from Kruger Ramos.
Kruger Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kruger Ramos tries to stall but Corleone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corleone lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kruger Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Corleone has Kruger Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Kruger Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Corleone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Corleone lands a nice elbow. Corleone working Kruger Ramos over with knees to the body. Corleone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kruger Ramos takes an elbow to the forehead. Kruger Ramos fails to pull guard.
Corleone lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Vinicius Kruger Ramos's cut even more. Corleone drops Kruger Ramos with a big knee straight up the middle! Kruger Ramos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kruger Ramos is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Kruger Ramos throws out a loose jab but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it. Kruger Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Corleone finish him? Corleone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Kruger Ramos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kruger Ramos seems to have recovered his senses. Corleone is looking to slow Kruger Ramos down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A solid body kick from Corleone . Kruger Ramos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Corleone is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kruger Ramos. Corleone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A kick lands to the mid section there for Corleone . Corleone keeps Kruger Ramos at a distance using the push kick. Corleone scoring well with a low kick there.
Corleone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corleone instigates a clinch. Corleone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Corleone lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Vinicius Kruger Ramos's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kruger Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Corleone lands a nice elbow. Corleone lands an elbow inside that Kruger Ramos shrugs off. Corleone missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vinicius Kruger Ramos's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corleone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruger Ramos's calf. A big right from Kruger Ramos misses. Corleone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Corleone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kruger Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Corleone moves away and avoids it. Kruger Ramos lands a jab to the head.
Kruger Ramos misses the jab. Corleone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruger Ramos's calf. Corleone forces Kruger Ramos back against the cage and clinches. Kruger Ramos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Corleone counters with a good low kick that Kruger Ramos was not able to check. Kruger Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Corleone counters with a good, hard body kick but Kruger Ramos shrugs it off. Kruger Ramos is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corleone scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kruger Ramos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Corleone forces Kruger Ramos back against the cage and clinches. Corleone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kruger Ramos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corleone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kruger Ramos's face.
Kruger Ramos looking to stall.
Kruger Ramos is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Corleone has denied him. Corleone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger Ramos can do to turn this around? Kruger Ramos tries to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling the position. Kruger Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Corleone scores with a knee to the head.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Kruger Ramos avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Corleone .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Kruger Ramos's ribcage. Michael Corleone has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kruger Ramos takes an elbow to the temple. Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Kruger Ramos's ribcage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kruger Ramos takes a knee to the side of the body. Kruger Ramos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corleone lands a damaging elbow. Corleone misses with a knee strike.
Kruger Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Corleone .
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Kruger Ramos blocks with his arms.
Corleone lands a knee to the head.
Vinicius Kruger Ramos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Kruger Ramos's ribcage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Corleone .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger Ramos avoids it. Corleone lands an elbow just above Kruger Ramos 's eye. Corleone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruger Ramos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Corleone .
Corleone lands an elbow inside. Come on Kruger Ramos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruger Ramos is trying to pull guard but Corleone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Corleone .
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinicius Kruger Ramos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Corleone ! Michael Corleone retains his light heavyweight title! Michael Corleone tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thorbjorn Rekdal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Johnson! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rekdal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rekdal throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. Rekdal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Rekdal's defenses. Rekdal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body. Rekdal misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rekdal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Rekdal closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage. Rekdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rekdal is looking to clinch. Oooooh!!! Rekdal has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Rekdal steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Carter Johnson has been cut. Rekdal closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body. Rekdal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rekdal manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson swings for the body but Rekdal moves out of range.
Rekdal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson. Johnson throws a body punch but Rekdal moves out of range. Rekdal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Rekdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Rekdal is breathing heavily. Johnson lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson presses Rekdal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rekdal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a right hand. Johnson tries to work over Rekdal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rekdal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson prevents Rekdal from breaking the clinch. Johnson lands with a right to the head. Johnson cracks Rekdal with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rekdal stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Rekdal avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rekdal after a bit of a struggle. Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Johnson closes the distance and clinches. A battle for position here, against the cage. Rekdal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson misses with the head strike.
Rekdal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Rekdal throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut. Rekdal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Rekdal breaks the clinch.
Johnson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rekdal goes down! Can Johnson finish him!?
Rekdal is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. Oh Rekdal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rekdal controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. Rekdal seems to have got his legs back now. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekdal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rekdal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rekdal has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rekdal's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rekdal is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rekdal avoid being mounted? Johnson 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. Rekdal keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can. Rekdal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rekdal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rekdal wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Johnson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rekdal rather than just go for the knockout. A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Rekdal down. Rekdal connects with a nice looking jab.
Rekdal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rekdal thinking. Rekdal misses with a straight right. Rekdal wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance. Rekdal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards. Rekdal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johnson swings for the body but Rekdal moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Rekdal.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rekdal is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rekdal misses with some punches.
Rekdal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rekdal scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rekdal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Johnson scores with a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Rekdal is defending well.
Rekdal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Johnson is pressing down on Rekdal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rekdal is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow. Johnson trying to control the action but Rekdal is working from the bottom. Rekdal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Rekdal's temple. Johnson trying to control the action but Rekdal is working from the bottom. Rekdal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Johnson landing shots from mount. Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Rekdal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly? Johnson wants to control the action but instead Rekdal gets a body lock and reverses into Johnson's guard! Nice work! Johnson controlling the position. Johnson working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rekdal controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carter Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Rekdal takes one to the chin there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rekdal is just out of range. Rekdal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rekdal swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rekdal thinking. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Rekdal does a little dance to reset his feet. Rekdal getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson lands with a hook. Rekdal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rekdal is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. Rekdal wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance. Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rekdal looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range. Rekdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rekdal misses with a left hand and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rekdal moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson. Rekdal dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Rekdal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rekdal takes one to the chin there. Rekdal throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. A looping hook to the body misses from Rekdal. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson thows a body shot but no joy. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rekdal throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily. Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook. Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rekdal wants to clinch. Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rekdal lands a body shot.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Rekdal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson scores with a takedown into Rekdal's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rekdal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson tries to hold on but Rekdal postures up. Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rekdal kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rekdal is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Rekdal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rekdal controlling from mount. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carter Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Johnson wants to control but Rekdal is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rekdal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rekdal trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. Carter Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Johnson tries to hold on but Rekdal postures up. Rekdal tries to control but Johnson wriggling away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Johnson wants to hold on but Rekdal pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Carter Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Johnson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Johnson! Carter Johnson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime's entrance music is Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prime dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage! Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Prime. Prime lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Silva misses with an uppercut. Prime saw that one coming. Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prime. Prime throws a low kick but Silva avoids it. Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Prime connects with a solid leg kick. Prime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva avoids the body shot from Prime.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Prime turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Prime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination. Silva keeps the fight on the outside. Silva misses the shot to the body. Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prime throws out the jab. Prime slips under a jab from Silva. Prime drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!
Silva is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Silva gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Prime gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Silva is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime! A victorious Optimus Prime thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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