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SPFT 107: Keyman vs. Lisser 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pit Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pit Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arvo Pentti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentti moves in looking to clinch but Bull pushes him off.
Pentti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pentti throws a body kick that misses.
Pentti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bull at a distance.
Bull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pentti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pentti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pentti counters with a straight right hand.
Pentti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentti circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Pentti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Pit Bull has been cut.
Pentti throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Pentti gets tackled into the cage by Bull. Bull maintains the clinch.
Pentti blocks an elbow strike.
Pentti tries to circle away but Bull has him pinned against the cage.
Bull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bull blocks a body shot from Pentti.
Bull lands an elbow inside that Pentti shrugs off.
Bull throws an elbow that misses.
Pentti breaks the clinch.
Bull closes the distance but Pentti moves to the side
and Pentti counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentti blocks a head kick by Bull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti misses with a combination
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentti tries to bum rush Bull with a series of wild strikes but Bull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pentti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bull.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentti misses with a body shot.
Bull dodges the punch combination from Pentti.
Pentti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bull throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pentti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pentti lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull tries to land knees in the clinch but Pentti avoids the damage to the body.
Bull tries to land knees in the clinch but Pentti avoids the damage to the body.
Pentti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bull misses with a body punch.
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pentti.
Bull can't find room to land a body shot as Pentti controls the action.
Bull lands an elbow inside.
Pentti looking to slow down the pace here.
Pentti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bull is defending well for now.
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pentti.
Bull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pentti blocks it with crossed arms.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pentti does it's job there.
Pentti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pentti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pentti throws a nice looking combination but Bull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentti tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Pentti.
Bull checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pentti blocks it with crossed arms.
Bull lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bull struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentti controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Pentti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pit Bull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Bull tries to clinch up but Pentti circles away and keeps his distance.
Arvo Pentti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentti keeps the fight on the outside.
Pentti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bull counters with an outside leg kick.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bull is looking to clinch but Pentti is avoiding it.
Pentti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pentti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bull.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
Bull lands a really nice looking cross but Pentti seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bull takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arvo Pentti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull moves out of range of the body kick.
Arvo Pentti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Pentti misses.
Bull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pentti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pentti blocks an elbow strike.
Pentti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pentti.
Bull lands an elbow inside.
Bull misses with a knee strike.
Bull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentti.
Bull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull prevents a body shot from Pentti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentti blocks an elbow strike from Bull.
Pentti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pentti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bull misses with an elbow over the top.
Pit Bull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bull misses with an elbow strike.
Pentti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pentti has had enough of the clinch but Bull keeps him there for the moment.
Bull trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bull just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pentti's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pentti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentti's elbow.
Pentti blocking some punches.
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pentti.
Pentti managing to block the knees to the body from Bull.
Bull tries to land knees in the clinch but Pentti avoids the damage to the body.
Pentti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bull creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull lands an elbow inside that Pentti shrugs off.
Pentti avoids the elbow strike from Bull, against the cage.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentti.
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentti breaks the clinch.
Pentti lands a really nice looking cross but Bull seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Pentti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bull doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Pentti. Those never looked like landing.
Bull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pentti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bull takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pentti wants to land a leg kick but Bull is out of range.
Pentti misses with a head kick.
Bull defending well as Pentti loads up on a big left hand.
Pentti fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pentti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pentti.
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 Pit Bull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pit Bull's cut.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pentti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pentti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Pentti.
Pentti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Pentti pushes him off.
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentti.
Pentti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bull moves out of range of the body kick.
Bull lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pentti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Bull.
Bull tries to clinch up.
Bull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pentti tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bull tries to clinch there but Pentti circles away.
Pentti connects with a right hand. Bull shakes it off.
Bull will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pentti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull tries to clinch up but Pentti circles away and keeps his distance.
Pentti misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentti lands an overhand right.
Pentti takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
Bull takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentti lands with a hook. Bull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pentti misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to clinch up but Pentti keeps it at a distance.
Pentti misses with a leg kick.
Bull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pentti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bull.
Bull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pentti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pentti blocks a leg kick.
Bull tries to clinch up.
Pentti misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch but Pentti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pentti misses with an uppercut.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentti.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Pentti pushes him off.
Bull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pentti moves into the clinch.
Bull throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bull pushes off an throws an elbow but Pentti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pentti avoids it.
Pentti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Pentti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pentti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Pentti!
During a confident post fight interview, Arvo Pentti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes into the arena with Metallica - All Nightmare Long blaring out of the sound system. Kasumi has chosen Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness as his entrance music. Bang McGee 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
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasumi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kasumi throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Kasumi's head but Kasumi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasumi counters with a head kick.
McGee cracks Kasumi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGee avoids the body shot from Kasumi.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasumi misses with a straight left.
Kasumi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
McGee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasumi wants to land a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Kasumi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasumi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasumi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kasumi.
McGee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasumi.
McGee thuds a left hand into Kasumi's body.
McGee jabs Kasumi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasumi throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Kasumi misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Kasumi moved out of range.
McGee swings for the body but Kasumi moves out of range.
Good exchange - McGee coming out on top.
Kasumi fakes the leg kick and cracks McGee in the body.
Kasumi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGee backs up against the cage.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut.
McGee avoids the body shot from Kasumi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGee, right into the meat.
Kasumi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kasumi connects with a body shot.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGee.
It looks like Kenshiro Kasumi has been cut.
Kasumi throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
Kasumi tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasumi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Kasumi down.
Kasumi misses with a low kick.
McGee avoids the body shot from Kasumi.
Kasumi throws a series of strikes that have McGee backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasumi blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi thows a leg kick but McGee checks it
and McGee counters with a nice body shot.
Kasumi looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasumi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGee misses with a straight right.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee connects with a right hand. Kasumi shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
A combination from Kasumi does no damage.
McGee connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee checks a leg kick nicely.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang McGee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kasumi misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kasumi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGee blocks a head kick by Kasumi.
A jab from McGee misses.
A jab from Kasumi does it's job there.
Kasumi looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasumi manages to avoid it.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Kasumi saw that one coming.
McGee 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.
Kasumi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee throws a right hand that Kasumi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasumi also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kasumi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasumi is rocked!
McGee misses with a straight left.
Kasumi is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
Kasumi moves out of range as McGee strikes.
A jab from McGee misses.
Kasumi throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Kasumi moved out of range nicely.
Kasumi seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasumi throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
Kasumi connects with the punch.
Kasumi throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Kasumi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses
and McGee counters with a huge left! Kasumi is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGee isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kasumi from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang McGee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tallak Hrolf !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Willis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Willis wants to clinch
and Hrolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hrolf .
It looks like Rico Willis has been cut.
Hrolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis tries to clinch but Hrolf moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hrolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willis.
Hrolf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hrolf counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Willis! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hrolf !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ernst might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk. Atkins has chosen big in japan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tim Ernst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernst looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkins is just out of range.
Atkins looks to clinch
and Ernst counters with a left to the body.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernst keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkins missing with a left hand there. Ernst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Ernst keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins wants to clinch but Ernst slips to the side
and Ernst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ernst to score with a decent uppercut.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Ernst pushes him off.
Ernst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atkins throws out a leg kick but Ernst moves out of range and Atkins only half commits.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Ernst pushes him off.
Ernst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Ernst keeps it at a distance.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Ernst.
Atkins misses with a low kick as Ernst jumps back.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Ernst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins looks to clinch
and Ernst counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Atkins!
Atkins is being controlled here.
Ernst tries to move into full mount but can't pass Atkins's legs.
Atkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ernst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ernst performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Atkins looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Ernst is very close to passing his half guard.
Ernst slows the pace down in half guard.
Atkins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Atkins tries to get to full guard but Ernst has control of the leg.
Ernst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ernst moves into full mount! Atkins won't be happy about that!
Ernst controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins can't escape the position.
Ernst controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ernst tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ernst lands a heavy elbow.
Atkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst controlling the pace for now.
Atkins wants to control but Ernst is having none of it.
Atkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ernst avoids the attempt from Atkins to control.
Atkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ernst controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ernst dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Ernst pushes him off.
Atkins tries to clinch but Ernst moves out of range.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Ernst.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins looks to clinch
and Ernst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ernst tests Atkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ernst lands with a cross.
Ernst misses the shot to the body.
Ernst avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ernst is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atkins.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Ernst pushes him off.
Atkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ernst counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ernst.
Atkins moves to clinch but Ernst breaks away
and Ernst counters with a nice uppercut.
Ernst is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atkins moves to clinch but Ernst breaks away
and Ernst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Atkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ernsts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atkins closes the distance but Ernst moves to the side
and Ernst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ernst connects with a body shot that sends Atkins's belly button to the back.
Atkins tries to clinch up
and Ernst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ernst throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ernst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Ernst throws a right and a left that Atkins avoids nicely.
Atkins slips a jab from Ernst.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins closes the distance but Ernst moves to the side
and Ernst counters with a single leg into guard. Atkins didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins working for submissions but it's allowed Ernst to get to half guard.
Ernst sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ernst sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Ernst.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Ernst circles away.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Ernst there.
Ernst cracks Atkins with an open hand slap.
Ernst circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ernst counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkins wants to clinch
and Ernst counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Atkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ernst remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atkins tries to bench press Ernst off him but Ernst keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ernst dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Atkins swings for the body but Ernst moves out of range.
Atkins moves out of range as Ernst throws a body kick.
Atkins clinches with his opponent.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but Atkins blocks with his arms.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Ernst.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ernst.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Ernst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ernst scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Ernst controls the action.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Ernst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Ernst controls the action.
Ernst landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Tim Ernst has been cut.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but Atkins blocks with his arms.
Ernst unloads a knee to the mid-section. Atkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ernst blocks an uppercut.
Ernst connects with a knee to the head.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Atkins trying to stall but Ernst improves his position.
Atkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ernst working Atkins over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ernst creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ernst - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Ernst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Atkins throws an elbow that misses.
Ernst pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ernst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ernst controlling the action here for a moment.
Ernst drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tim Ernst has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ernst lands a left hand.
Ernst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Ernst backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ernst's elbow.
Atkins tries a body shot but Ernst blocks it.
Ernst utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ernst is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Atkins can't fight it off and eventually Ernst manages to take the fight to the floor. Atkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Atkins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ernst uses it to pass to side control.
Atkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tim Ernst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ernst prevents Atkins from improving his position.
Tim Ernst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkins trying to control here.
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins wants to improve his position but Ernst is controlling well.
Ernst seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Atkins actively working from the bottom here.
Atkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkins working for a triangle but Ernst defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speedy Atkins.
Well Ernst has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Ernst!
A relieved looking Tim Ernst 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marty Laguna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimly Fiendish (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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33
145 lbs
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29
146 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty Laguna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimly Fiendish!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiendish throws a right hand that Laguna ducks under and follows up with a left that Laguna also avoids with ease.
Fiendish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laguna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Laguna.
Laguna misses with a left hand
and Fiendish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Fiendish there.
Laguna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiendish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fiendish tries to clinch up
and Laguna counters with a nice uppercut.
Marty Laguna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguna shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fiendish eats them both and turns towards Laguna to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laguna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Fiendish.
Fiendish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laguna manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Laguna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laguna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiendish darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laguna is refusing to be controlled, as Fiendish sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna wants to control but Fiendish is keeping busy.
Laguna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fiendish working over Laguna with some ground and pound. Laguna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fiendish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laguna wants to get back to his feet.
Fiendish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laguna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiendish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Fiendish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laguna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiendish on the ground.
Fiendish trying to control the pace.
Fiendish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laguna defending well though.
Fiendish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laguna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiendish trying to control but Laguna is working from the bottom.
Fiendish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laguna wants to get back to his feet but Fiendish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laguna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fiendish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish wants to control from the top but Laguna keeps moving.
Laguna can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiendish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiendish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laguna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiendish wants to pass the guard but Laguna is defending well.
Fiendish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laguna is holding on to half guard well.
Laguna is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimly Fiendish dominated that round.
That's time! Laguna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laguna looks to throw the jab but Fiendish is out of range.
Laguna keeps the fight on the outside.
Laguna moves away from the strike by Fiendish.
Nice defenses there by Fiendish.
Fiendish misses the body punch
and Laguna counters with a straight right hand.
Fiendish is looking to clinch but Laguna is avoiding it.
Laguna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laguna connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fiendish misses with a wild body shot.
Fiendish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laguna misses the jab.
Laguna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laguna throws a lazy right hand but Fiendish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laguna misses with a shot to the body
and Fiendish counters with a straight right hand.
Laguna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiendish.
Fiendish staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laguna moves away from the strike by Fiendish.
Laguna swings for the body but Fiendish moves out of range.
Fiendish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marty Laguna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Laguna.
Laguna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fiendish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laguna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Laguna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laguna misses with a hook. Fiendish ducked under it nicely.
Fiendish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fiendish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiendish lands a jab to Laguna's midsection.
Laguna misses with a wild body shot.
Laguna misses with a hook. Fiendish ducked under it nicely.
Laguna swinging wildly here.
Fiendish shoots in and bounces Laguna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna working a defensive guard here.
Fiendish cracks Laguna with a solid left hand.
Laguna trying to control the position.
Fiendish wants to pass the guard but Laguna is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laguna keeping moving, preventing Fiendish from controlling successfully.
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 Marty Laguna will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Fiendish. That snapped Laguna's head back.
Laguna scores with a nice strike.
Laguna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Laguna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiendish. Laguna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laguna scores with a hook to the body. Fiendish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna throws an overhand right that lands on Fiendish's shoulder, as Fiendish tries to avoid the shot.
Fiendish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laguna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiendish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fiendish throws a hook but Laguna blocks it.
Laguna throws a hook but Fiendish avoids it easily.
Fiendish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiendish instigates a clinch.
Fiendish breaks from the clinch.
Laguna connects with a body shot that sends Fiendish's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fiendish tries to break free but Laguna pushes him back against the cage.
Fiendish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Fiendish - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laguna is pressed up against the cage. Fiendish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laguna down to the mat. Laguna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Laguna.
Fiendish gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laguna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fiendish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fiendish passes to side control.
Fiendish working the ground and pound but Laguna is defending the strikes.
Fiendish swings around for an armbar but Laguna sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fiendish's guard.
Laguna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna is looking to stand up but Fiendish won't let him.
Laguna is stalling in the full guard.
Laguna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marty Laguna.
Laguna avoids the body shot from Fiendish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiendish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fiendish lands in his opponent's guard.
Laguna trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grimly Fiendish.
I think Fiendish has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimly Fiendish!
Grimly Fiendish took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui has chosen Teflon Brothers - Hoodilammas feat. Juju as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kenji Okabe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
181 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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181 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okabe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okabe lands in his opponent's guard.
Okabe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Okabe works over Kiptanui with some ground and pound from guard.
Okabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiptanui trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe passes Kiptanui's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kiptanui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okabe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okabe's back!
Kiptanui is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Okabe knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Okabe for a finish.
Okabe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kiptanui is not going to allow Okabe to sit and survive in this position.
Kiptanui wants to control but Okabe is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kiptanui is trying to stick to Okabe's back but Okabe is turning into Kiptanui. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kiptanui's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okabe.
Okabe postures up in Kiptanui's guard and throws a big left but Kiptanui blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiptanui is retaining full guard.
Okabe throwing strikes from guard but Kiptanui blocks nicely.
Okabe postures up.
Okabe 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.
Okabe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiptanui's guard.
Okabe tries to pass to full mount but Kiptanui defends it.
Okabe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is trying to control but can't.
Kiptanui gets full guard.
Okabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiptanui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okabe trying to move into half guard but instead Kiptanui has managed to sweep!
Kiptanui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okabe is pulling down on Kiptanui's head. It's preventing any offense from Kiptanui, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiptanui stops Okabe from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiptanui.
Okabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okabe holds on and takes a little breather.
Kenji Okabe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Okabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiptanui manages to avoid it.
Okabe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiptanui counters with a nice body kick.
Okabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Okabe fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okabe misses the shot to the body.
Kiptanui defending well as Okabe loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kiptanui moves in looking to clinch but Okabe pushes him off.
Kiptanui misses with an uppercut
enabling Okabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Okabe works Kiptanui's body with a nice hook.
Kiptanui tries to close the distance and clinch but Okabe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiptanui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okabe throws out the jab.
Okabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kiptanui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Okabe misses.
Kiptanui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okabe takes a swing at Kiptanui's ribcage but misses.
Okabe scores with a jab. Kiptanui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okabe digs a good body shot into Kiptanui's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiptanui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okabe scores with a shot to the body.
Kiptanui with a poor takedown
and Okabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okabe scores with a jab to the head.
Okabe looks to throw the jab but Kiptanui is out of range.
Okabe misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Okabe there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui slips under a jab.
Kiptanui throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okabe throws a hook to the side of Kiptanui's head but Kiptanui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiptanui takes one on the button.
Okabe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiptanui.
Okabe clobbers Kiptanui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiptanui actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okabe is keen to just control but Kiptanui is a slippery customer.
Okabe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Okabe wants to control but Kiptanui is keeping him busy.
Okabe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiptanui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okabe is trying to control. Kiptanui wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji Okabe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Okabe throws a looping overhand right but Kiptanui ducks down to avoid it.
Kiptanui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okabe.
Kiptanui slips a jab and a cross from Okabe.
Kiptanui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okabe is fending him off so far but Kiptanui persists. Nope, Okabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiptanui closes the distance and clinches.
Okabe prevents a body shot from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui is trying to pull guard but Okabe has him pressed against the cage.
Kenji Okabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Kiptanui.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiptanui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okabe's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Kiptanui.
Okabe tries to break the clinch but Kiptanui is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kiptanui walks into a stiff left hand from Okabe.
Kiptanui lands a high kick!
Gabriel Kiptanui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiptanui jabs Okabe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okabe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Kiptanui.
Okabe gets caught flat footed, as Kiptanui shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okabe keeping moving, preventing Kiptanui from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okabe controlling Kiptanui's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okabe dives on top into guard.
Kiptanui keeping moving, preventing Okabe from controlling successfully.
Okabe pushes down on Kiptanui's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiptanui controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kiptanui is pressing down on Okabe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kiptanui is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiptanui looking to control.
Okabe trying to control but Kiptanui is working from the bottom.
Kiptanui looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiptanui, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiptanui is keeping the position for now.
Okabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kenji Okabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okabe preventing the sweep.
Okabe throwing strikes but missing.
Okabe looking to pass the guard.
Kiptanui looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okabe is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe forces his way into half guard.
Okabe tries to pass to full mount but Kiptanui defends it.
Gabriel Kiptanui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okabe is looking to take a break and control but Kiptanui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenji Okabe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okabe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Okabe!
A less than humble Kenji Okabe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautin has chosen Lobotomy by The Ramones as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that John Matrix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Matrix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
280 lbs
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290 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Bautin!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautin misses with an uppercut. Matrix saw that one coming.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bautin as he jumps to the side.
Matrix looks for a takedown but Bautin sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Bautin as Matrix shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matrix prevents Bautin from improving his position.
Bautin is staying active underneath Matrix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matrix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bautin defending well though.
Matrix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matrix tries to pass to full mount but Bautin defends it.
Bautin is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautin is looking to control Matrix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bautin avoid being mounted?
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matrix passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bautin!
Bautin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matrix is trying to control the action in half guard but Bautin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bautin trying to control from the bottom.
Matrix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bautin defending well though.
Matrix is looking to advance position but Bautin won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin is not content to let Matrix control the position.
Bautin wants to get back to his feet.
Matrix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matrix wants to pass the guard but Bautin is defending well.
Bautin wants to get back to full guard.
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matrix stalling.
Matrix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bautin defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautin is looking to control Matrix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bautin avoid being mounted?
Bautin is looking to improve his position.
Matrix 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.
Matrix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bautin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matrix throwing shots but Bautin is blocking nicely.
Matrix wants to pass the guard but Bautin is defending well.
Bautin is trying to stand up here but Matrix is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Matrix there.
Matrix throwing shots but Bautin is blocking nicely.
Matrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Bautin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bautin is looking to improve his position.
Matrix moves nicely into side control.
Matrix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bautin regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bautin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matrix throwing shots but Bautin is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bautin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matrix tries to strike from the bottom.
Bautin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bautin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bautin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matrix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matrix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bautin wants to control from the top but Matrix keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautin won't allow Matrix to sweep him here.
Bautin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bautin stopping the sweep attempt from Matrix.
Matrix trying to control the position.
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Bautin from controlling successfully.
Bautin throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matrix moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bautin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bautin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bautin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matrix shoots for a takedown but Bautin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown but Bautin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matrix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Bautin misses its intended target.
Matrix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bautin defends it nicely.
Matrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bautin.
Bautin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matrix quickly recovers to half guard.
Bautin is trying to control the action in half guard but Matrix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bautin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matrix defending well though.
Matrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John Matrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matrix defending well though.
Matrix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bautin is working away from the top position though.
Bautin working over Matrix with some ground and pound. Matrix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bautin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bautin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matrix is looking to control Bautin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matrix avoid being mounted?
Bautin stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergei Bautin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bautin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matrix on the side of the head.
Bautin gets caught flat footed, as Matrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matrix throwing strikes but missing.
Matrix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bautin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix trying to control but Bautin is working from the bottom.
Bautin looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Bautin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Matrix has his takedown stuffed
and Bautin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bautin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bautin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bautin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautin.
Bautin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautin.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautin misses the target.
Bautin lands with a nice body punch.
Matrix slips under a jab from Bautin.
Bautin misses with a body shot.
Bautin missing with a left hand there. Matrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matrix lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matrix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bautin's waist but Bautin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matrix off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Bautin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bautin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bautin throws an overhand right that lands on Matrix's shoulder, as Matrix tries to avoid the shot.
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bautin throws a leg kick but Matrix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bautin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bautin throws a solid leg kick but Matrix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bautin.
A big right from Bautin misses.
Bautin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matrix on the side of the head.
Bautin looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matrix working Bautin over with strikes.
Matrix trying to control from half guard but Bautin is working away.
Bautin trying to control but Matrix postures up.
Bautin tries to roll over but Matrix keeps him under control.
Matrix is keen to just control but Bautin is a slippery customer.
Bautin trying to control but Matrix postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergei Bautin.
Matrix shoots in for a double leg but Bautin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matrix fails with the takedown.
Bautin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bautin misses with a looping right.
Bautin missing with a left hand there. Matrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautin throws a jab when Matrix was well out of range.
Matrix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bautin defends it nicely.
Bautin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sergei Bautin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautin feints a jab promting Matrix to slip. Bautin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matrix slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matrix defending well as Bautin loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Bautin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bautin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bautin as he connects with a hook.
Bautin misses with a wild body shot.
Matrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix tries for a takedown but Bautin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matrix shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bautin is trying to defend but Matrix finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matrix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Bautin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bautin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Bautin!
Sergei Bautin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hopkins Athletics ($6 shirts!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duvalier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Haitian National Anthem. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Wayne Feat. Mike Tyson - American Dream. 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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300 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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264 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bigfoot Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws out a loose jab but Duvalier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvalier throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duvalier.
Duvalier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Bigfoot Silva has been cut.
Duvalier drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duvalier is looking for the KO!
Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvalier cracks Silva with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francois Duvalier!
Francois Duvalier took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham has chosen Poets of the Fall - War as his entrance music. Nero Aurelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aurelius lands a leg kick that knocks Malham off balance momentarily.
Malham misses with a straight right.
Malham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aurelius misses with a two punch combination.
Aurelius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malham cracks the inside of Aurelius's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malham.
Malham throws a nice looking combination but Aurelius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malham slips a jab and a cross from Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a sloppy head kick and Malham moves out of range easily.
Aurelius moves out of range of the body kick from Malham.
Malham tries to score with a low kick but Aurelius moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Malham.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
and Malham counters with a good low kick that Aurelius was not able to check.
Malham throws out a powerful jab.
Aurelius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aurelius motions for Malham to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius thuds a left hand into Malham's body.
Malham misses with a head kick.
Aurelius cracks Malham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aurelius throws a chopping leg kick but Malham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aurelius keeps working.
Aurelius wants to control but Malham postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to get back to half guard.
Malham working the strikes but Aurelius uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Malham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malham.
Malham works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aurelius taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Aurelius that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malham working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malham wants to control but Aurelius is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malham wants to pass to mount but Aurelius is defending the position.
Aurelius is looking to improve his position.
Aurelius is controlling Malham's trapped leg to prevent Malham from advancing to side control.
Malham winds up and cracks Aurelius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham prevents Aurelius from improving his position.
Malham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aurelius sees it coming and defends easily.
Aurelius wants to control but Malham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aurelius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malham wants to pass the guard but Aurelius is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malham wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Malham throws a strike but Aurelius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Malham as he connects with a hook.
Aurelius misses with a right hand
letting Malham counter with a right hand.
Nero Aurelius's cut is getting worse.
Aurelius checks a low kick from Malham.
Aurelius throws a hook but Malham blocks it.
Malham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aurelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aurelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malham shoots in and drives through. Aurelius sprawls well.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Malham avoids the punch easily.
Malham checks a low kick from Aurelius.
Malham misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham misses with a right hand
and Aurelius counters with a nice leg kick.
Malham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malham's head backwards.
Aurelius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aurelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
John Malham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malham shoots for a double leg takedown but Aurelius sprawls well. He's pushed Malham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malham 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.
Decent striking displayed by Aurelius there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aurelius throws a body kick that misses.
Malham swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham throws a lazy uppercut
and Aurelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius misses with a low kick as Malham jumps back.
Malham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aurelius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aurelius drops his hands momentarily and Malham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aurelius throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body. Malham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aurelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malham.
Malham takes one to the side of the head.
Malham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Malham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but Malham is out of range.
Aurelius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malham misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malham manages to avoid it.
Malham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aurelius lands a nice looking body kick.
Malham is breathing heavily.
Malham moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelius.
Malham thuds a left hand into Aurelius's body.
Malham missing with a left hand there. Aurelius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aurelius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malham misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aurelius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
enabling Malham to counter with a crisp jab.
Aurelius lands a jab to the head.
Malham is rocked!
Malham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelius is able to avoid easily.
Malham is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelius finish him?
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malham seems to have recovered his senses.
Aurelius swings for the body but Malham moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malham throws out a loose jab but Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
Malham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Aurelius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malham.
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Malham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malham.
Aurelius leaves Malham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelius swings for the body but Malham moves out of range.
Malham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Aurelius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aurelius seems keen to control Malham's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham won't allow Aurelius to sweep him here.
Malham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malham tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelius is retaining full guard.
Malham throws an elbow that misses. Aurelius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malham's guard. Nice move by Aurelius!
Aurelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aurelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero Aurelius has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aurelius scores with a jab. Malham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aurelius looks to land a body kick but Malham moved away.
Malham lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Malham misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aurelius throws a body punch but Malham moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a sloppy head kick and Malham moves out of range easily.
Malham swinging wildly here.
Aurelius walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Malham.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aurelius.
Malham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malham blocks a jab.
Malham misses with a low kick.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Jab from Aurelius.
Malham tries to score with a low kick but Aurelius moves his leg out of the way.
Malham looking to score a takedown here. Aurelius is defending well but Malham drives through and ends up in Aurelius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aurelius holds on and takes a little breather.
Aurelius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Malham throwing strikes from guard but Aurelius blocks nicely.
Malham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aurelius is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malham wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Malham with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nero Aurelius.
I think Aurelius 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nero Aurelius!
A relieved looking Nero Aurelius 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gor Keyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gor Keyman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisser throws a looping overhand right but Keyman ducks down to avoid it.
Lisser avoids the head kick by Keyman.
Good standup being displayed there by Lisser as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Keyman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lisser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keyman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lisser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keyman throws out the jab.
Lisser lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisser scores with a hook to the body. Keyman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lisser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keyman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lisser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lisser misses with a kick to the body.
Keyman lands a right hook to the body.
Keyman slips a straight right by Lisser.
Keyman misses with an uppercut.
Keyman tries to land a front kick but Lisser steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lisser avoids the body shot from Keyman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyman tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Keyman.
Keyman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lisser thuds a left hand into Keyman's body.
Keyman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keyman misses with a wild combination.
Lisser moves away from the strike by Keyman.
Keyman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keyman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lisser in his tracks.
It looks like Matt Lisser has been cut.
Keyman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lisser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keyman misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lisser, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser looking to score a takedown here. Keyman is defending well but Lisser drives through and ends up in Keyman's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lisser stopping the sweep attempt from Keyman.
Lisser is working Keyman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lisser throwing strikes but missing.
Lisser throws a big elbow that misses.
Lisser throwing strikes from guard but Keyman blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keyman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keyman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lisser trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keyman looking to pass the guard.
Keyman preventing the sweep.
Lisser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keyman controls the pace.
Lisser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keyman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser with a nice head shot there.
Keyman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lisser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser wants to hold on but Keyman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Lisser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keyman checks a leg kick nicely.
Keyman misses with a body shot.
Lisser thuds his right hand into Keyman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keyman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lisser.
Keyman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lisser. Lisser obviously looking to wear him down.
Keyman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lisser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keyman moves in looking to clinch but Lisser pushes him off.
Lisser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keyman throws a front kick that sends Lisser stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lisser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Keyman misses with a looping left.
Keyman throws a leg kick but Lisser sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keyman moves out of range of the strikes.
Keyman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lisser.
Matt Lisser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keyman walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lisser manages to avoid it.
Keyman throws a series of punches but Lisser moves out of range.
Gor Keyman is winning the standup battle so far.
Lisser throws a leg kick which misses Keyman's front leg but catches the back leg as Keyman tries to avoid it.
Lisser thuds his right hand into Keyman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keyman lands a head kick. Lisser smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Lisser misses the jab.
Keyman has managed to clinch.
Lisser manages to break the clinch.
Keyman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lisser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lisser moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keyman misses with a wild combination.
Keyman throws a low kick but Lisser moves out of range easily.
Lisser lands a right hook to the body.
Lisser slips under a jab.
Lisser with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser drops his hands momentarily and Keyman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lisser is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keyman's half guard.
Lisser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lisser lands with a punch from half guard.
Keyman wants to get back to full guard.
Matt Lisser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lisser working Keyman over with strikes.
Lisser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lisser moves into full mount! Keyman won't be happy about that!
Keyman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Keyman tries to roll over but Lisser keeps him under control.
Lisser trying to control from half guard but Keyman is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keyman moves into full guard.
Keyman keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Keyman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lisser has passed into half guard!
Keyman taking some punishment here, with Lisser in his half guard.
Lisser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keyman is trying to control but can't.
Keyman tries to roll over but Lisser keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Keyman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisser thows a huge punch but Keyman dodges it nicely.
Lisser is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Keyman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lisser won't allow Keyman to sweep him here.
Lisser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keyman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keyman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lisser passes Keyman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keyman is refusing to be controlled, as Lisser sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keyman gets caught napping as Lisser dives in and scores a takedown. Keyman manages to retain guard.
Keyman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lisser is one step ahead there.
Keyman keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Keyman is looking for a triangle but Lisser pushes his legs off easily.
Lisser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keyman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lisser postures up and lands a big shot to Keyman's brow.
Lisser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lisser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keyman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lisser keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keyman's head.
Keyman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lisser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyman keeping full guard, as Lisser tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lisser trying to control but Keyman is working from the bottom.
Lisser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keyman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keyman looking to control.
Keyman wants to sweep but no luck.
Lisser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lisser is pushing down on Keyman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keyman is fighting to maintain full guard but Lisser has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keyman tries to roll over but Lisser keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keyman is trying to get back to full guard.
Lisser with the ground and pound but Keyman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lisser stays in close to Keyman's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisser cracks Keyman with a solid left hand.
Keyman wants to stand and escape but Lisser is having none of it.
Keyman looking to control.
Keyman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lisser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser trying to control the position from guard on top but Keyman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lisser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lisser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lisser slips nicely into half guard.
Keyman actively working from the bottom here.
Keyman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keyman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lisser.
Lisser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lisser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lisser postures up and lands a big shot to Keyman's brow.
Keyman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisser is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keyman keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
Lisser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lisser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Lisser cracks Keyman with a solid left hand.
Lisser trying to control but Keyman is working from the bottom.
Lisser landing with the ground and pound.
Keyman wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser trying to control the position from guard on top but Keyman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lisser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lisser postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Lisser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lisser dives in and scores a takedown into Keyman's guard.
Keyman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keyman raining down shots from the mount!
Keyman lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisser holds on for dear life.
Lisser is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyman punching from mount but Lisser doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Keyman wants to control the pace but Lisser is squirming around nicely.
Keyman throwing strikes but Lisser recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Lisser moves into full guard.
Keyman trying to control but Lisser is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Keyman is now in half guard.
Keyman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lisser knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lisser keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Keyman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lisser is looking to escape.
Keyman landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Matt Lisser's cut even more.
Keyman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lisser really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keyman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lisser looks a forlorn figure.
The cut above Matt Lisser's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Lisser's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gor Keyman!
Gor Keyman retains his super heavyweight title!
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