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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franky Finger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - You Don't Know ft. 50 Cent, Cashis, Lloyd Banks . Takimoto has chosen Instrumental as his entrance music. Kazuyuki Takimoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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164 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franky Finger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto thuds his shin into the meat of Finger's side.
Finger wants to clinch up but Takimoto keeps it at a distance.
Finger lands a front kick.
Finger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finger throws an elbow but it misses.
Finger scores with a shot to the side of Takimoto's head.
Takimoto is trying to pull guard but Finger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takimoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takimoto blocks the elbow strike.
Finger lands an elbow inside that Takimoto shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Finger.
Nice body punch from Takimoto - that landed with a thud.
Takimoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Finger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takimoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finger tries to clinch up but Takimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Finger with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finger.
Finger tries to clinch there but Takimoto circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finger clinches with his opponent.
Takimoto is trying to break the clinch but Finger is controlling him.
Finger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takimoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finger to keep the fight standing.
Franky Finger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuyuki Takimoto.
Takimoto is trying to push Finger away but Finger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Finger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takimoto is pushing Finger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Takimoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takimoto is trying to push Finger away but Finger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takimoto misses with the head strike.
Takimoto can't get the takedown.
Finger misses with an elbow over the top.
Takimoto breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to clinch up but Takimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Finger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finger lands with a kick to the temple. Takimoto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Finger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takimoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Finger's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takimoto tries for a takedown but Finger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finger tries to clinch but Takimoto is having none of it.
Finger moves into the clinch successfully.
Takimoto breaks from the clinch.
Finger moves into the clinch.
Finger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finger throws a body punch but Takimoto moves out of range.
No joy there for Takimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takimoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Finger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takimoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finger closes the distance and clinches.
Takimoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finger after a bit of a struggle.
Takimoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finger's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Finger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finger lands an elbow inside.
Finger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franky Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch but Takimoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takimoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Finger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takimoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Takimoto.
Takimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Finger.
No luck for Takimoto with that takedown attempt.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finger throws a head kick that Takimoto semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto avoids a kick to the body.
Finger is looking to clinch but Takimoto is avoiding it.
Finger feints and then cracks Takimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takimoto down.
Finger scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takimoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Finger tries to clinch up but Takimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Takimoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Finger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takimoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Finger is looking to land body kicks.
Finger tries to clinch but Takimoto moves out of range.
Takimoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takimoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Takimoto tries to pull guard but Finger holds him up against the cage and eventually Takimoto drops back down to his feet.
Finger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Finger on the inside.
Takimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Finger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Finger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Finger throws a push kick but Takimoto slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finger.
Finger fails to land with a series of punches.
Finger throws a front kick that sends Takimoto stumbling back into the cage.
Finger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takimoto throws a series of punches but Finger moves out of range.
Franky Finger is winning the standup battle so far.
Finger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finger gets a clinch.
Takimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Finger has double underhooks.
Takimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finger scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takimoto tries to keep at a distance but Finger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takimoto dodges an elbow strike from Finger.
Finger scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Finger.
Franky Finger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finger.
Finger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finger avoids the body shot from Takimoto.
Finger scores with a push kick.
Finger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takimoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finger on the side of the head.
Finger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takimoto is breathing heavily.
Takimoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finger's waist but Finger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takimoto off to one side.
Finger moves into the clinch successfully.
Finger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takimoto loads up on a big right hand but Finger slips the punch.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takimoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takimoto takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Finger wants to clinch.
Finger misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finger slips under a jab.
Finger throws a head kick that half lands.
Finger tries to clinch but Takimoto moves out of range.
Takimoto misses with an uppercut. Finger saw that one coming.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takimoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Finger sprawls well. He's pushed Takimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takimoto misses with a hook
and Finger counters with a nice body kick.
Finger closes the distance and clinches.
Takimoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finger lands a damaging elbow.
Finger lands a nice elbow.
Finger lands a nice elbow.
Finger lands an elbow inside that Takimoto shrugs off.
Finger breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takimoto is rocked!
Whack! Finger lands a heavy head kick that drops Takimoto. The ref tackles Finger to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Takimoto was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Franky Finger!
After the fight, Franky Finger 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Morgernstern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgernstern comes to the cage accompanied by Gasellit - Kiittämätön nilkki . Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
21 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Morgernstern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgernstern throws a front kick aimed at Blyer's knee but Blyer avoids it well.
Morgernstern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyer.
Morgernstern throws a hook but Blyer avoids it easily.
Morgernstern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blyer scores with a shot to the body.
Blyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blyer misses with a wild combination.
Blyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgernstern circles away quickly and effectively.
Blyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgernstern looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blyer!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgernstern tries for a kimura but Blyer is defending well.
Morgernstern is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blyer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgernstern tries for a kimura but Blyer is defending well.
Blyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgernstern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgernstern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgernstern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morgernstern tries to score with some ground and pound. Blyer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morgernstern working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blyer tries to escape but Morgernstern is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blyer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Morgernstern scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgernstern lands a nice forearm strike.
Morgernstern has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Morgernstern is landing with some decent strikes but Blyer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgernstern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blyer is in a horrible position here. Morgernstern smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blyer is rocked!
Morgernstern looking to ground and pound but Blyer is blocking nicely.
Morgernstern landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blyer is still in real trouble! Can Morgernstern finish him?
Morgernstern wants to finish this one by submission but Blyer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morgernstern.
Blyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgernstern is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern looking to ground and pound but Blyer is blocking nicely.
Blyer is trying to stand.
Blyer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blyer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Morgernstern.
Morgernstern tries to control but Blyer wriggling away.
Morgernstern looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Morgernstern thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Morgernstern throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Blyer has his hands clasped together but Morgernstern breaks the hold and Blyer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Morgernstern!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Morgernstern!
Matt Morgernstern seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lei Wulong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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197 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lorenzo Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Wulong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulong drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
Wulong presses Snow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Snow as the two fighters clinch.
Snow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Snow.
Wulong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snow is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wulong's efforts to push away.
Wulong pushes Snow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wulong prevents a body shot from Snow.
Wulong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wulong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Snow.
Snow just leaning against Wulong, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wulong lands with a light punch inside.
Wulong is trying to break the clinch but Snow is controlling him.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snow misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Wulong throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow is stalling here.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong breaks the clinch.
Wulong tries to clinch but Snow moves away
and Snow counters with a huge head kick that drops Wulong! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Snow!
Lorenzo Snow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kiyoshi Matsumoto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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166 lbs
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170 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sick Puppy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puppy moves into the clinch.
Puppy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsumoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsumoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puppy's brow.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puppy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsumoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puppy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sick Puppy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puppy throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsumoto, right into the meat.
Puppy tries to sprawl but Matsumoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matsumoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puppy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puppy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsumoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsumoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Puppy trying to control but Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto wants to pass to mount but Puppy is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto prevents Puppy from improving his position.
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. Matsumoto connects with a nice short shot to Puppy's temple.
Matsumoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Puppy looking for submissions off his back.
Matsumoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Puppy is in a horrible position here. Matsumoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matsumoto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puppy looks a forlorn figure.
Matsumoto scoring with strikes but Puppy is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puppy is trying to stand up.
Puppy can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto working Puppy over with strikes here.
Matsumoto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Puppy is rocked!
Matsumoto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Puppy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsumoto prevents Puppy from getting the reversal.
Matsumoto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Puppy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Puppy and Matsumoto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Matsumoto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Puppy sneaks back into half guard.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Puppy's head.
Matsumoto wants to pass to mount but Puppy is defending the position.
Matsumoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puppy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsumoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puppy taking some punishment here, with Matsumoto in his half guard.
Puppy tries to roll over but Matsumoto keeps him under control.
Matsumoto seems to be working for a kimura but Puppy defends the submission attempt.
Puppy looking for subs from the bottom but Matsumoto mounts him!
Matsumoto landing strikes from the mount and Puppy is in trouble!
Puppy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Puppy is trying to escape the mount.
Puppy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking for a guillotine from mount but Puppy is having none of it.
Puppy is looking to get to half guard.
Puppy is working hard here to advance position.
Puppy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Puppy is working to get back to half guard.
Puppy regains half guard.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Puppy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsumoto wants to control but Puppy is keeping him busy.
Matsumoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Puppy taking some punishment here, with Matsumoto in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto working the head and body with strikes.
Puppy pushes Matsumoto off looking to stand but Matsumoto dives back in and keeps control.
Puppy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puppy tries to kick Matsumoto off but Matsumoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puppy looking for submissions off his back.
Matsumoto trying to control the action but Puppy is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsumoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Puppy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puppy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
A head kick misses from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick which misses Puppy's front leg but catches the back leg as Puppy tries to avoid it.
Matsumoto is looking to chop away at Puppy's legs.
Puppy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puppy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puppy throws a shot from downtown. Matsumoto moves away and avoids it.
Matsumoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsumoto.
No luck for Matsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Matsumoto looks to land a right hand but Puppy moved out of range.
Matsumoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puppy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puppy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsumoto on the side of the head.
Matsumoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puppy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsumoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Puppy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto works the jab nicely.
Puppy misses with an uppercut.
Puppy throws a lazy body kick
and Matsumoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Puppy throws a series of punches but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Sick Puppy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Puppy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puppy connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puppy tries to clinch up but Matsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puppy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Puppy.
Matsumoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puppy is out of range and Matsumoto settles back down.
Puppy lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Matsumoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsumoto looks to land a right hand but Puppy moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looks to land a left hand but Puppy moved out of range nicely.
Puppy throws a lazy right hand but Matsumoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puppy wants to clinch up but Matsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Puppy just misses with a punch to the body.
Puppy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws an overhand right that lands on Puppy's shoulder, as Puppy tries to avoid the shot.
Puppy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsumoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puppy defends it nicely.
Puppy tries to land a front kick but Matsumoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Puppy moves out of range.
Matsumoto throws an overhand right that lands on Puppy's shoulder, as Puppy tries to avoid the shot.
Puppy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puppy blocks a head kick by Matsumoto.
Puppy scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puppy misses with a body shot.
Puppy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsumoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Puppy misses the target.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puppy throws a combination. Matsumoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsumoto, as that shot connected.
Puppy catches Matsumoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsumoto is defended easily by Puppy.
Sick Puppy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyoshi Matsumoto.
Puppy throws a good cross that connects.
Matsumoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Matsumoto.
Puppy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsumoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puppy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Puppy misses its intended target.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Puppy's ribcage but misses.
Puppy throws a right hand that misses
and Matsumoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Puppy avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Puppy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puppy.
Matsumoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Puppy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puppy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Puppy throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Matsumoto is looking to slow Puppy down with leg kicks.
Puppy tries to clinch up but Matsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Puppy.
Matsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puppy misses with an uppercut. Matsumoto saw that one coming.
Matsumoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puppy.
Matsumoto lands an overhand right.
Puppy lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Puppy jabs Matsumoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsumoto connects with a high kick.
Puppy moves into the clinch successfully.
Puppy blocks an elbow strike from Matsumoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto is looking to control Puppy's arms but Puppy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matsumoto has his back to the cage.
Puppy wants a takedown.
Matsumoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puppy's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puppy.
Matsumoto tries a body shot but Puppy blocks it.
Matsumoto tries to work over Puppy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puppy is looking for a takedown.
Puppy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsumoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsumoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsumoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puppy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matsumoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sick Puppy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puppy wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puppy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsumoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puppy being controlled against the cage.
Puppy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsumoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puppy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsumoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puppy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsumoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Puppy tries for a takedown but Matsumoto manages to get underhooks.
Puppy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsumoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsumoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Puppy.
Matsumoto pushes Puppy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Puppy.
Matsumoto is working Puppy over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto connects with a knee to the head.
Matsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsumoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Puppy up against the cage.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsumoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsumoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Puppy backwards.
Matsumoto scores with a shot to the side of Puppy's head.
Matsumoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Puppy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsumoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Puppy fails to land.
Puppy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsumoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsumoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsumoto crunches a lovely knee into Puppy's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puppy takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsumoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puppy's brow.
Matsumoto trying to land knees to the body.
Puppy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsumoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsumoto lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Puppy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Matsumoto dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
An out of breath Kiyoshi Matsumoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Hulahula. Beautiful body shot.
Hulahula looks to land a combination but McIntyre avoids it well.
McIntyre tries to work over Hulahula's front leg with a kick but Hulahula checks it.
A jab from McIntyre misses.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McIntyre throws a wild body kick that Hulahula sees coming a mile off.
Hulahula blocks the body kick.
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
McIntyre scores with a nice body kick.
Hulahula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hulahula shoots for a double leg takedown but McIntyre sprawls well. He's pushed Hulahula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hulahula throws out a loose jab but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hulahula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
Chuck McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulahula misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by McIntyre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulahula checks a low kick from McIntyre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hulahula misses.
Hulahula swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre looks to land a combination but Hulahula avoids it well.
Hulahula throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
Hulahula checks a leg kick.
Hulahula stuns McIntyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McIntyre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hulahula is out of range.
McIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hulahula sizes up McIntyre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
McIntyre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hulahula. That did some damage!
McIntyre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by McIntyre as he checks the leg kick.
McIntyre drops his hands momentarily and Hulahula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hulahula is looking to wear down McIntyre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hulahula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulahula takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Hulahula ducks down to avoid it.
McIntyre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McIntyre slips a jab from Hulahula.
McIntyre lands a nice shot to the body.
McIntyre misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIntyre. Hulahula does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hulahula is defended easily by McIntyre.
A head kick misses from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McIntyre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a hook but Hulahula blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hulahula closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hulahula landing a few strikes.
Hulahula has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McIntyre!
McIntyre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hulahula tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McIntyre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hulahula looking to control and managing it successfully.
McIntyre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hulahula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hulahula.
Hulahula is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hulahula raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hulahula tries to control but McIntyre wriggling away.
Hulahula throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hulahula 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hulahula throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
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 are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McIntyre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hulahula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hulahula lands a jab-cross combination.
Hulahula with a hook.
McIntyre is rocked!
Hulahula lands a huge takedown. McIntyre is out but the ref is slow to react and Hulahula lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. McIntyre lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heimo Hulahula!
Heimo Hulahula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Percival Butcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boss Castro's chin.
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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
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Butcher - that will leave a mark!
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Castro slams his shin into Butcher's torso.
Castro connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castro on the side of the head.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro misses with a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a big head kick but Castro shrugs it off.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Butcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castro throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butcher throws a leg kick that misses.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro thuds his right hand into Butcher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Butcher tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Butcher throws an off balance right hand
and Castro counters with a low kick, right behind Butcher 's knee.
Castro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Percival Butcher has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
Good leg kick by Butcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Castro lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
A jab from Butcher misses.
Castro lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
Castro misses with a low kick as Butcher jumps back.
Butcher throws a combination. Castro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castro misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castro tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
Butcher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castro.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Butcher circles away.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Castro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Castro off the cage and back into range.
Butcher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Butcher connects with a right hand. Castro shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castro misses with a body kick.
Castro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butcher connects with a body shot that sends Castro's belly button to the back.
Butcher throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Nice body kick from Butcher.
Castro looks winded!
Butcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butcher delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Butcher.
Good standup being displayed there by Butcher as he connects with a hook.
Castro is rocked!
Castro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Butcher scores with a counter punch that sends Castro to the canvas! Butcher smells blood - he's punishing Castro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Castro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Percival Butcher!
A relieved looking Percival Butcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron connects with a looping right hand.
Douglas throws a push kick but Cameron slaps the foot to one side.
Cameron connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Cameron is out of range.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas throws a push kick but Cameron slaps the foot to one side.
Billy Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas lands a jab-cross combination.
Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks Cameron off balance momentarily.
A jab from Cameron misses.
Cameron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cameron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cameron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cameron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cameron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Cameron cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Billy Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cameron digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs.
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas thows a body shot but no joy.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cameron.
Douglas misses with a series of wild punches.
Cameron throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglas.
Cameron misses with a straight left.
Douglas blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slips under a jab from Cameron.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Cameron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cameron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cameron looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Cameron looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cameron gets slowly back to his feet.
Cameron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Douglas scores with a jab. Cameron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Douglas connects with a body shot that sends Cameron's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cameron.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cameron is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Cameron moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Cameron. Beautiful body shot.
Cameron is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cameron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Douglas throws the kick towards the body but Cameron avoids it.
Douglas takes one to the chin there.
Cameron lands with a good body shot.
Douglas takes a swing at Cameron's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Cameron.
Cameron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cameron moves away.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Cameron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas swings for the body but Cameron moves out of range.
Cameron tries to work over Douglas's front leg with a kick but Douglas checks it.
Cameron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Cameron moved out of range nicely.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cameron.
Cameron moves out of range of the body kick from Douglas.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas throws a head kick that Cameron semi-blocks.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Cameron
and Douglas counters with a head kick.
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Douglas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Douglas misses with an uppercut
and Cameron counters with a shoot takedown. Douglas fights it but they end up in guard.
Cameron passes Douglas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cameron passes to full mount!
Cameron thowing shots but they're missing.
Douglas is bucking up trying to escape but Cameron cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cameron 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cameron throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron 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.
Cameron throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cameron throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Douglas because Cameron loaded up on that one.
Cameron trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cameron is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Douglas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cameron throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cameron landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cameron throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cameron.
Cameron has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Douglas's face.
Cameron throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Douglas because Cameron loaded up on that one.
Douglas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cameron lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cameron avoids the attempt from Douglas to control.
Cameron working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas taking shots to the head.
Douglas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cameron unloads with some shots from mount but Douglas bucks and avoids them well.
Cameron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Douglas is looking to escape.
Cameron connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fabian Cameron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douglas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cameron lands a big shot there that rocks Douglas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Cameron.
Cameron trying to control but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas gets back to half guard.
Cameron is thwarting Douglas's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cameron dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Douglas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Cameron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Douglas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cameron is out of range and Douglas settles back down.
Cameron moves out of range of the body kick from Douglas.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cameron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cameron moves away.
Cameron loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Cameron fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cameron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Douglas. No joy for Cameron on that attempt.
Cameron scores with a nice right hand.
Douglas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cameron rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas throws a head kick but Cameron moves out of range.
Douglas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cameron. Cameron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cameron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
Douglas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Cameron sees coming a mile off.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Cameron.
Douglas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Cameron has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Cameron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cameron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Douglas misses the body punch
and Cameron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Douglas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cameron preventing the sweep.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cameron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Douglas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cameron lands a nice uppercut.
Cameron pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cameron lands a body punch.
Cameron prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cameron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cameron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cameron.
Cameron pushing down on Douglas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cameron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douglas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cameron passes to full mount!
Douglas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cameron tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas regains half guard.
Cameron moves nicely into side control.
Cameron passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Douglas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cameron in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cameron 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Cameron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cameron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Cameron!
A victorious Fabian Cameron thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Got Yourself a Gun . Tony Soprano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soprano, right into the meat.
Rampage throws a leg kick but Soprano moved away.
Soprano digs a good hook to Rampage's body.
Rampage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soprano swings for the body but Rampage moves out of range.
Rampage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Rampage.
Soprano lands a nice looking body shot.
Rampage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soprano.
Rampage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rampage moves in looking to clinch but Soprano pushes him off.
Soprano lands a high kick!
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!
Rampage tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Soprano - just one landing.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Rampage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soprano throws a wild body kick that Rampage sees coming a mile off.
Rampage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soprano.
Soprano throws a nice looking combination but Rampage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rampage misses with a head kick.
Soprano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rampage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soprano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rampage with a nice cross.
Soprano connects with a leg kick. Rampage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rampage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rampage misses with a low kick.
Soprano throws a low kick but Rampage moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano scores with a nice right hand.
Soprano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soprano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rampage manages to avoid it.
Soprano throws a hook but Rampage blocks it.
A slow jab from Soprano misses its intended target.
Rampage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soprano counters with a left to the body.
Rampage throws a sloppy head kick and Soprano moves out of range easily.
Soprano throws a head kick but Rampage moves out of range.
Soprano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rampage was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano.
Soprano looks to land a body kick but Rampage moved away.
Soprano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rampage. That did some damage!
Soprano lands a glancing blow to the side of Rampage's head.
Soprano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soprano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rampage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soprano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rampage throws a head kick that misses.
Rampage throws a jab but it's blocked by Soprano.
Soprano takes a swing at Rampage's ribcage but misses.
Soprano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soprano throws a chopping leg kick but Rampage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soprano connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to keep at a distance but Rampage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soprano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soprano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soprano has a couple of punches blocked by Rampage.
A head punch on the inside from Soprano fails to land.
Rampage can't find room to land a body shot as Soprano controls the action.
Soprano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soprano blocking some punches.
Soprano is trying to push Rampage away but Rampage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soprano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Rampage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rampage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano managing to block the knees to the body from Rampage.
Rampage throws an elbow that misses.
Soprano wants to get back to striking at distance but Rampage won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rampage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Soprano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soprano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rampage.
Rampage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Soprano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rampage rather than just go for the knockout.
Soprano throws the left hand but Rampage avoids the punch easily.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Rampage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rampage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rampage throws a leg kick but Soprano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
Soprano tries to work over Rampage's front leg with a kick but Rampage checks it.
Soprano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soprano throws a leg kick
and Rampage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soprano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
Rampage tries to work over Soprano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soprano takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Rampage.
Soprano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rampage.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rampage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soprano tries to break free but Rampage pushes him back against the cage.
Soprano lands a shoulder strike.
Rampage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rampage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soprano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rampage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rampage missing with knees to the body.
Rampage missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soprano avoids it.
Soprano blocks the elbow strike.
Rampage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soprano blocks the elbow strike.
Rampage lands a shot to the body.
Soprano throws a head punch that misses.
Rampage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sopranos head.
Soprano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rampage.
Rampage pushes off an throws an elbow but Soprano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soprano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soprano tries to throw a body punch but Rampage avoids it by throwing Soprano back against the cage.
Rampage missing with knees to the body.
Rampage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rampage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soprano is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rampage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of stalling here from Rampage.
Rampage tries a body shot but Soprano blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rampage.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano lands a nice shot to the body.
Rampage lands an uppercut.
Soprano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soprano.
Rampage lands an elbow just above Soprano 's eye.
It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
Rampage gets through Soprano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soprano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soprano lands with a left to the head.
Soprano trying to control the position but instead, Rampage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soprano into the cage.
Rampage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soprano's defenses.
Rampage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soprano scores with a shot to the side of Rampage's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soprano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Rampage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soprano is trying to stall.
Soprano throws a head punch that misses.
Soprano avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
Soprano blocks an elbow strike from Rampage.
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rampage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soprano's elbow.
Soprano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rampage tries to work over Soprano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rampage blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampage presses Soprano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soprano avoids it.
Soprano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Soprano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rampage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rampage is just out of range.
Soprano wants to land a leg kick but Rampage is out of range.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soprano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soprano cracks a nice hook into Rampage's ribs.
Soprano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soprano motions for Rampage to come forward. Soprano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tony Soprano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soprano 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.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rampage.
Rampage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soprano prevents a body shot from Rampage.
Rampage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rampage.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Rampage is controlling him.
Rampage works on Soprano's body with a couple of short punches.
Soprano working aggressively here.
Rampage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rampage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soprano avoids it.
Rampage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rampage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soprano avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
Rampage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
Rampage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
Soprano throws a head punch that misses.
Soprano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Rampage misses.
Soprano throws an overhand right that lands on Rampage's shoulder, as Rampage tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rampage has Soprano up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rampage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rampage lands with a short shot to the head.
Rampage tries to land knees in the clinch but Soprano avoids the damage to the body.
Rampage blocks a body shot from Soprano.
Soprano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soprano trying to stall but Rampage improves his position.
Rampage throws an elbow but it misses.
Rampage lands a nice shot to the body.
Soprano takes an elbow to the temple.
Soprano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rampage.
Rampage lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Rampage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano misses with a punch on the inside.
Rampage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soprano dodges an elbow strike from Rampage.
Soprano takes an elbow to the temple.
Rampage pushes Soprano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soprano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rampage controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rampage.
Rampage struggles to land a body shot inside as Soprano controls his hands.
Rampage lands a right hand.
Rampage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soprano.
Soprano misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle Rampage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampage lands with a left to the head.
Rampage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rampage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rampage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soprano avoids it.
Soprano wants to get back to striking at distance but Rampage won't allow it.
Soprano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries a body shot but Rampage blocks it.
Rampage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rampage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
Rampage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rampage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rampage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soprano's defenses.
Soprano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampage lands a right hand.
Soprano blocks the elbow strike.
Soprano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soprano is trying to push Rampage away but Rampage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Rampage.
Soprano misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soprano is defending well for now.
Soprano throws a head punch that misses.
Soprano avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rampage as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rampage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rampage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rampage 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rampage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrams comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution . McDonald has chosen Sounds of Silence as his entrance music. Mitch McDonald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a hook but Abrams blocks it.
Abrams moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Abrams has double underhooks.
Abrams letting McDonald take a breather here.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
It looks like Mitch McDonald has been cut.
Abrams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Abrams.
Abrams working aggressively here.
Abrams lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to work over Abrams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abrams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald blocks a body shot from Abrams.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
Abrams tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Abrams fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abrams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald gets through Abrams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald avoiding damage as Abrams throws knees to the body.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Abrams.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abrams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
Abrams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abrams throws a head punch that misses.
Abrams lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Mitch McDonald's cut even more.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams scoring well with a low kick there.
Abrams tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Abrams slips a straight right by McDonald.
Abrams clinches up against the cage.
Abrams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
McDonald is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams pushes McDonald against the cage and as McDonald bounces back, Abrams cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Abrams follows up with more strikes but McDonald was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Abrams!
James Abrams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Aggro?. Ky has chosen TIAMAT - Gaia as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaia Ky!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ky.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ky gets a clinch.
Bishop jumps into guard, dragging Ky to the mat.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Ky tries to pass.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop looking for subs off his back but Ky has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky controlling the action here.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to improve his position but Ky is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop wants to control but Ky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from Ky misses.
Ky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ky lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Ky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a head kick.
Ky scores with a head kick. Bishop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ky closes the distance but Bishop moves to the side
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop controlling the action here for a moment.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Ky throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Ky swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop drags the fight down to the ground.
Bishop looking to control but Ky passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
Ky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky is aware though and is defending well.
Ky gets to his feet. Bishop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaia Ky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ky avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Ky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ky.
Ky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ky tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Ky doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Ky staying out of range there.
Ky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
Ky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ky dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bishop being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the position.
Bishop has an active guard here but Ky has managed to pass into half guard.
Bishop is trying to control but Ky manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bishop is trying to escape the mount.
Bishop is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Ky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky avoids the attempt from Bishop to control.
Bishop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky tries to take his opponent's back but Bishop turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Ky has wrist control.
Ky is trying to keep Bishop in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ky has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bishop has passed into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop looks up at the clock and then as Ky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bishop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Billy Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Ky moves out of range of the strikes.
Ky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ky's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ky moves into the clinch.
Ky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ky gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ky to keep the fight standing.
Ky misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ky is trying to keep an underhook but Bishop manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ky gets back to full guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ky keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gaia Ky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop drives through with a takedown into Ky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ky has his hands on Bishop's head, controlling the position.
Bishop trying to control but Ky is working from the bottom.
Bishop chips away with some ground and pound.
Ky controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Ky is keeping the position.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Ky.
Ky working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop throws a strike but Ky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Billy Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop 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.
Ky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Ky pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky manages to get himself to full guard.
Ky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bishop looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop trying to control from the bottom.
Ky tries to pass to full mount but Bishop defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop tries to roll over but Ky keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ky misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Billy Bishop did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bishop moves forwards but Ky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ky throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Ky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ky, right into the meat.
Ky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ky checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Ky, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Ky against the cage but Ky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaia Ky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ky tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Ky counters with a straight right hand.
Ky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ky throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Ky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
Ky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky lands the left hand.
Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bishop 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.
Ky misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ky.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ky - that will leave a mark!
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Ky lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Ky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ky.
Ky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Ky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ky throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Ky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ky connects with a solid leg kick.
Ky lands a body shot.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Ky's head but Ky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Ky.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ky's hands.
Ky lands a nice looking body shot.
Ky wants to clinch
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ky staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Ky is out of range.
Ky swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Ky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ky lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ky.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ky manages to avoid it.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop swings for the body but Ky moves out of range.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ky finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Ky tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ky scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky clinches.
Ky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ky tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Ky back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ky looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Ky defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ky checks it well.
Jab by Ky.
Ky lands a high kick!
Ky is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ky fails to land with a series of punches.
Ky misses with a head kick.
Ky looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ky.
Ky scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Ky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ky avoids it really well and circles away.
Ky tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ky throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Bishop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Ky moved out of range nicely.
Ky punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Ky lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ky.
Ky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky tries to land a body kick
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
Ky clinches with his opponent.
Ky lands a right hand.
Ky has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ky.
Ky swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ky tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ky misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Ky has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Ky has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop is working Ky over against the cage.
Bishop decides to pull guard.
Bishop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ky is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bishop.
Ky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ky is looking to clinch.
Ky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ky lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Ky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky misses with a hook.
Ky wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky misses with a hook.
Ky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Ky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Billy Bishop retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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