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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dingleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingleberry comes to the cage accompanied by PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE. Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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170 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Dingleberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dingleberry tried to score with a low kick but Matsumoto checks it.
Matsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsumoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsumoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Dingleberry in the body.
Dingleberry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingleberry thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingleberry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsumoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsumoto.
A big right from Matsumoto misses.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingleberry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dingleberry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Dingleberry motions for Matsumoto to come forward. Dingleberry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dingleberry 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 Matsumoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsumoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Dingleberry moves out of range.
Matsumoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsumoto slips a straight right by Dingleberry.
Matsumoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dingleberry, pushing him back against the cage.
Dingleberry successfully pulls guard.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto stopping the sweep attempt from Dingleberry.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Dingleberry keeps moving.
Matsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Dingleberry has wrist control.
Dingleberry manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matsumoto regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dingleberry trying to control the action but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingleberry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matsumoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry with a nice head shot there.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Dingleberry from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matsumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dingleberry is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dingleberry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsumoto 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Dingleberry just wasn't active enough.
Matsumoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dingleberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dingleberry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Dingleberry will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Dingleberry.
Matsumoto misses with a leg kick.
Dingleberry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsumoto is able to avoid easily.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Dingleberry moves out of range.
Dingleberry defending well as Matsumoto loads up on a big left hand.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dingleberry moves away.
Dingleberry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dingleberry tries for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away easily
and Matsumoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsumoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dingleberry momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Matsumoto misses.
Matsumoto looks to throw the jab but Dingleberry is out of range.
Matsumoto walks into a stiff left hand from Dingleberry.
Matsumoto scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingleberry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dingleberry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dingleberry rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry walks into a jab.
Dingleberry wants to clinch.
Matsumoto throws a lazy head kick
and Matsumoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dingleberry.
Sloppy strikes there by Dingleberry.
Dingleberry laying and praying for a moment but Matsumoto takes advantage and regains half guard.
Matsumoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dingleberry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingleberry trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to keep a closed guard but Dingleberry is proving a slippery customer.
Dingleberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dingleberry sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Dingleberry just wasn't active enough.
A big left from Dingleberry misses.
Matsumoto misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dick Dingleberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto slips a jab from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto looking to control.
Dingleberry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dingleberry throws an elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dingleberry's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!
Matsumoto postures up.
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.
Matsumoto trying to control but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsumoto throws an elbow that misses. Dingleberry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matsumoto's guard. Nice move by Dingleberry!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dingleberry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dingleberry manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Matsumoto misses its intended target.
Matsumoto lunges at Dingleberry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dingleberry's hand.
Matsumoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dingleberry shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsumoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dingleberry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dingleberry with a jab.
Dingleberry throws a leg kick but Matsumoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dingleberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dingleberry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsumoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Dingleberry's head.
Matsumoto misses with a low kick.
Dingleberry drives through with a takedown into Matsumoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingleberry trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Dingleberry is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingleberry throws a big elbow that misses.
Matsumoto working a defensive guard here.
Dingleberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dingleberry stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dingleberry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dingleberry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsumoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dingleberry looking to sit in guard and control but Matsumoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matsumoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Matsumoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dingleberry trying to control the position.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Dingleberry just wasn't active enough.
Dingleberry just misses with a punch to the body.
Dingleberry lands a slapping body shot.
Matsumoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dingleberry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingleberry was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Dick Dingleberry is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry scores with a hook to the body. Matsumoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dingleberry swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsumoto.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingleberry loads up on a big right hand but Matsumoto slips the punch.
Good shot there by Matsumoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Matsumoto as Dingleberry shoots in.
Dingleberry connects with a jab.
Dingleberry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsumoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dingleberry is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dingleberry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matsumoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kiyoshi Matsumoto.
I think Dingleberry 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dingleberry!
Dick Dingleberry spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banshees's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cities in Dust. Soprano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Got Yourself a Gun . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Siouxsie Banshees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banshees looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soprano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banshees checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banshees avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banshees misses with a low kick.
Soprano blocks a low kick nicely.
Soprano is looking to slow Banshees down with leg kicks.
Banshees ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soprano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soprano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banshees blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banshees ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soprano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banshees throws a head kick that misses
and Soprano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banshees lands with a kick to the temple. Soprano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soprano lands a slapping body shot.
Banshees throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banshees throws a poor cross that misses
and Soprano counters with a big head kick but Banshees shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banshees. Banshees obviously looking to wear him down.
Soprano misses with a leg kick.
Banshees throws a low kick, looking for Soprano's leg but Soprano calmly moves out of range.
Banshees cracks Soprano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soprano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
Banshees lands an overhand right.
Banshees shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soprano misses with a jab to the body
and Banshees counters with a good low kick that Soprano was not able to check.
A jab from Soprano misses.
Soprano connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banshees connects with a right hand. Soprano shakes it off.
Soprano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soprano lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees lands a body shot.
Banshees scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soprano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banshees rather than just go for the knockout.
Soprano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banshees throws a shot to the body.
Soprano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soprano jabs at Banshees's body.
Soprano misses with an uppercut
and Banshees makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banshees misses with a hook. Soprano ducked under it nicely.
Banshees scores with a push kick.
Banshees throws a good cross that connects.
Banshees blocks a head kick by Soprano.
Soprano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banshees.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Soprano misses.
Banshees lands a jab to Soprano's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banshees feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sopranos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soprano slips a jab and a cross from Banshees.
Soprano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banshees getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banshees rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banshees displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soprano throws out the jab.
Soprano scores with a punch to the head.
Banshees with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soprano works Banshees's body with a nice hook.
Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Banshees is just out of range.
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!
Banshees throws a shot from downtown. Soprano moves away and avoids it.
Banshees thuds a left hand into Soprano's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Soprano
and Banshees counters with an inside leg kick.
Banshees scores with a leg kick.
Soprano looks winded!
Banshees throws a leg kick but Soprano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soprano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banshees stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banshees throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soprano tries a head kick but it misses.
Soprano tries to move into range but Banshees moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banshees scores with a hook to the body. Soprano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soprano throws a jab but it's blocked by Banshees.
Banshees turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banshees throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Banshees.
Soprano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banshees scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siouxsie Banshees dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banshees throws a low kick but Soprano moves out of range easily.
It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
Banshees moves out of range of the body kick.
Banshees on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soprano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banshees misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Banshees misses the target.
Banshees throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soprano on the side of the head.
Banshees misses the shot to the body.
Banshees scores with a head kick.
Soprano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banshees scores with a hook to the body. Soprano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano moves out of range of the strikes.
Banshees scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Soprano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soprano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Soprano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Banshees has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees lands with an uppercut that bounces Soprano off the cage and back into range.
Banshees is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soprano can do to turn this around?
Soprano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banshees throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soprano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banshees slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Soprano.
Soprano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Banshees moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banshees looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Banshees.
Banshees dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soprano. That did some damage!
Soprano throws out a loose jab but Banshees uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banshees throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano checks the leg kick.
Banshees rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soprano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banshees doesn't manage to clinch there - Soprano circles away.
Soprano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soprano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banshees moves in looking to clinch but Soprano pushes him off.
Soprano looks to throw the jab but Banshees is out of range.
Banshees swings for the body but Soprano moves out of range.
Banshees thows a leg kick but Soprano checks it
and Soprano counters with a good, hard body kick but Banshees shrugs it off.
Banshees fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soprano throws a hook but Banshees blocks it.
Banshees checks a leg kick.
Soprano fakes the leg kick and cracks Banshees in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Banshees does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banshees looks to land a left hand but Soprano moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Banshees.
Banshees keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banshees throws a chopping leg kick but Soprano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banshees.
Soprano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soprano lands a high kick!
Banshees scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banshees misses the jab.
Banshees cracks Soprano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soprano's corner calls for a 1-2. Soprano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Banshees. That snapped Soprano's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees wants to slow Soprano down by chopping away at his legs.
Banshees dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banshees connects with a solid leg kick.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick and Banshees moves out of range easily.
Banshees connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soprano momentarily.
Banshees checks a leg kick.
Soprano scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Banshees.
Banshees looks to land a combination. Soprano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banshees throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soprano blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Banshees.
Banshees getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soprano throws a hook to the side of Banshees's head but Banshees sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siouxsie Banshees dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Soprano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banshees gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soprano.
Soprano throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Banshees misses its intended target.
Soprano misses with a low kick.
Soprano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banshees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
Banshees misses with a two punch combination.
Soprano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banshees. Banshees obviously looking to wear him down.
Soprano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banshees misses the shot to the body.
Soprano scores with a hook to the body. Banshees takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soprano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soprano lands a nice uppercut.
Soprano tries to break free but Banshees pushes him back against the cage.
Soprano misses with the head strike.
Banshees pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banshees. That's going to slow Soprano down.
Soprano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soprano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banshees misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soprano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banshees.
Siouxsie Banshees is winning the standup battle so far.
Soprano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banshees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
Soprano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banshees.
Soprano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soprano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Banshees. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banshees.
Tony Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano tries to score with a low kick but Banshees moves his leg out of the way.
Banshees bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soprano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banshees will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banshees.
Good leg kick by Banshees there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banshees tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soprano was well out of range. Poor timing from Banshees.
Soprano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banshees fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banshees has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banshees breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Soprano misses.
A jab lands there for Banshees.
Siouxsie Banshees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soprano's calf.
A jab from Banshees finds it's way through Soprano's defenses.
Banshees lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banshees fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banshees misses with a wild body shot.
Banshees with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soprano tries to bum rush Banshees with a series of wild strikes but Banshees uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banshees chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soprano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banshees throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banshees jabs Soprano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banshees is looking to slow Soprano down with leg kicks.
Donk. Banshees catches Soprano right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banshees throws a leg kick
and Soprano counters with a thumping low kick.
Soprano misses with a left hand
and Banshees makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Siouxsie Banshees is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soprano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banshees scores with a leg kick.
Banshees tests Soprano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banshees stalks Soprano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soprano's face. Soprano staggers backwards, shaken.
Soprano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banshees can pounce on him.
Soprano misses with a body kick.
Banshees is looking to slow Soprano down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banshees, right into the meat.
Soprano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banshees to score with a decent uppercut.
Soprano lands a head kick. Banshees smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siouxsie Banshees showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banshees 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siouxsie Banshees!
A very excited looking Siouxsie Banshees made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Mian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma comes to the cage accompanied by Adrenaline Rush. Da Mian has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kaspars Timma's chin.
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175 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Da Mian!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timma cracks the inside of Mian's front leg.
Timma swings for the body but Mian moves out of range.
Timma feints and then cracks Mian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mian down.
Mian walks into a jab.
Da Mian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mian avoids the body shot from Timma.
Timma connects with an inside leg kick.
Mian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mian's corner calls for a 1-2. Mian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Timma throws an overhand right that lands on Mian's shoulder, as Mian tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Timma lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mian throws a head kick that half lands.
Timma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Timma is rocked!
Mian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Timma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mian throws a lazy body kick
enabling Timma to counter with a crisp jab.
Mian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Timma's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Timma holds on and takes a little breather.
Mian stopping the sweep attempt from Timma.
Mian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timma seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mian trying to control the position from guard on top but Timma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timma wants to sweep but no luck.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Da Mian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Timma gets caught flat footed, as Mian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mian won't allow Timma to sweep him here.
Mian trying to control the position from guard on top but Timma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mian wanted to stand there but Timma had control of the position.
Mian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma looking for a sweep. Not yet Timma, not yet.
Timma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mian wants to control from the top but Timma keeps moving.
Mian preventing the sweep.
Timma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mian!
Timma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mian is squirming around, avoiding Timma's attempts to control the action.
Mian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mian throws a big elbow that misses.
Mian throws an elbow that misses. Timma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mian's guard. Nice move by Timma!
Timma 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.
Mian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timma passes Mian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mian wants to control but Timma is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma trying to control the pace.
Mian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timma pulls his head out easily.
Timma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Da Mian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mian moves away from the strike by Timma.
Mian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timma.
Mian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mian somewhat.
Mian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Timma but Timma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Timma.
Mian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaspars Timma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Mian.
Mian looks to land a combination but Timma avoids it well.
Timma lands a slapping body shot.
Mian fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mian misses with a takedown attempt - Timma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Timma. No joy for Mian on that attempt.
Mian is breathing heavily.
Mian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timma.
A shot to the liver by Timma. Beautiful body shot.
Mian throws a head kick that misses.
Timma lands with a straight right. Mian didn't see that one coming.
Timma connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mian gets a takedown into half guard.
Timma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mian won't allow Timma to sweep him here.
Timma pulls Mian in close to prevent any damage.
Timma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mian is one step ahead there.
Mian trying to control the position from guard on top but Timma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mian connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mian won't allow Timma to get back to his feet.
Timma controls Mian momentarily but Mian frees himself.
Mian preventing the sweep.
Mian wants to pass the guard but Timma is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaspars Timma wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timma slips a jab from Mian.
Mian blocks the body kick.
Mian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timma works Mian's body with a nice hook.
Timma avoids the body shot from Mian.
Mian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma scores with a nice right hand.
Timma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timma tries to avoid it but Mian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timma to the ground. Timma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mian takes a swing at Timma's ribcage but misses.
Mian misses with a body shot.
Mian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Mian misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mian thows a body shot but no joy.
Mian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Timma throws a head kick that Mian semi-blocks.
Da Mian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mian works Timma's body with a nice hook.
Timma throws a front kick that sends Mian stumbling back into the cage.
Timma with a nice cross.
Timma throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Timma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mian throws a lazy head kick
and Timma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mian shoots in and drives through. Timma sprawls well.
Timma's corner calls for a 1-2. Timma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Timma as he avoids it easily.
Timma with a jab.
Timma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Timma stuffs the takedown.
Kaspars Timma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Mian.
Timma throws a head kick that Mian semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mian fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Timma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timma.
Timma lands an overhand right.
Mian tries to move into range but Timma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mian looks for a takedown but Timma sprawls well.
Mian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timma throws a series of punches but Mian avoids them all with ease.
Mian misses with the body kick
and Timma counters with a nice body kick.
Mian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timma sprawls well. Timma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mian gets slowly back to his feet.
Timma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaspars Timma is winning the standup battle so far.
Timma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Timma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Timma. That's going to slow Mian down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Timma.
Mian ducks right into an uppercut from Timma.
Mian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Timma. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timma lands with a straight right. Mian didn't see that one coming.
Timma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Timma cracks Mian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timma scores with a shot to the body.
Timma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Timma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mian's sensitive parts.
Mian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timma defends it nicely.
Timma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Timma. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Timma coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mian dives in and grabs Timma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timma pushes down on Mian's head and hops out.
Timma connects with a right hand. Mian shakes it off.
Timma scores with a leg kick.
Timma works the jab nicely.
Timma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mian throws an off balance right hand
and Timma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mian avoids the body shot from Timma.
Timma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mian misses with a jab to the body
and Timma counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timma works Mian's body with a nice hook.
Mian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mian avoids the body shot from Timma.
Timma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mian.
Timma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Timma.
Mian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timma defends it nicely.
Timma scores with a hook.
Mian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timma scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Timma finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Timma.
Mian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspars Timma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Timma!
Kaspars Timma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darko comes into the arena with The Black Keys - Breaks blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Imer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Imer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imer misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy body kick from Darko
and Imer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Darko wants to sweep here but Imer controlling him for the moment.
Imer is stalling in the full guard.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Imer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Imer, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Darko landing some decent shots from guard.
Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Imer looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
Imer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko controlling from the top position.
Imer looking for subs off his back but Darko has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko 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.
Darko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Imer defends it.
Darko is thwarting Imer's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko decides to stand and escape the position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imer. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Imer checks a low kick from Darko.
Imer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imer lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Imer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Imer scores with a shot to the body.
Darko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Darko misses
and Imer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Imer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko winds up and cracks Imer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Darko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Imer tries to get to full guard but Darko has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Darko connects with a nice short shot to Imer's temple.
Imer manages to get to full guard.
Imer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Darko preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Imer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Imer.
Darko is looking to stand up but Imer isn't so interested in that idea.
Imer wants to pass the guard but Darko is keeping the position.
Imer wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving.
Darko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Imer looking to pass the guard.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imer manages to get himself to full guard.
Imer working for a triangle but Darko defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Imer is retaining full guard.
Richard Imer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Imer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darko defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imer keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Imer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darko wants to pass the guard but Imer is keeping the position.
Darko wants to control from the top but Imer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer wants to sweep but no luck.
Imer has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Imer's head.
Darko chips away with some ground and pound.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darko throws a strike but Imer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Darko keeping full guard, as Imer tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imer stopping the sweep attempt from Darko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer tries to free his leg and advance position but Darko is retaining full guard.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko pulls Imer in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Imer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Imer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Darko cracks Imer with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Richard Imer has been cut.
Imer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imer.
Darko throws a leg kick but Imer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Darko lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Imer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darko misses with a looping left.
Imer throws a leg kick but Darko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Imer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ace Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko stalks Imer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Imer's face. Imer staggers backwards, shaken.
Darko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Imer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Darko's guard now.
Imer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Imer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Imer'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Imer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darko has time to react.
Ace Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Imer wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving.
Darko wants to get back to his feet but Imer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Darko controlling Imer's posture.
Imer wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving.
Imer looking to sit in guard and control but Darko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer wants to sweep but no luck.
Imer keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darko stands up over Imer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Darko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Imer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imer keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Richard Imer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darko has managed to get both his arms back between Imer's legs - danger averted.
Darko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Imer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imer being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Imer looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer working for submissions but it's allowed Darko to get to half guard.
Imer is pressing down on Darko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darko looking to sit in guard and control but Imer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Darko wants to sweep here but Imer controlling him for the moment.
Ace Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imer trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Imer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Imer is trying to control the action in half guard but Darko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Imer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Imer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Imer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard Imer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brealey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant has chosen Killing in the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
134 lbs
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140 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Brealey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brealey counters with a two punch combo.
Brealey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bryant counters with a low kick, right behind Brealey 's knee.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bryant dips to his left and cracks Brealey with an uppercut!
Bryant tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bryant throws a low kick but Brealey avoids it.
Bryant slips a jab and a cross from Brealey.
Bryant throws a head kick that Brealey semi-blocks.
Brealey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
A shot to the body from Brealey misses
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Brealey is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Brealey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Brealey does no damage.
Brealey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brealey scrambles back to his feet.
Brealey misses with a hook to the body
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brealey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Brealey.
Brealey misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bryant.
Bryant wants to slow Brealey down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch combination from Brealey misses.
Bryant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex Brealey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brealey lands with a good body shot.
Bryant clobbers Brealey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brealey. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brealey is looking to wear down Bryant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bryant lands with a straight right. Brealey didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Brealey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brealey misses with a leg kick.
Brealey throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant shoots in and gets a takedown into Brealey's guard.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Brealey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bryant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brealey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant, not yet.
Brealey cracks Bryant with a solid left hand.
Brealey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brealey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brealey's guard.
Bryant prevents Brealey from getting back to his feet.
Bryant controlling from the top position.
Brealey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Brealey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brealey is looking to improve his position.
Brealey is trying to stand up here but Bryant is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bryant is thwarting Brealey's attempts to control the position.
Brealey gets full guard.
Bryant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bryant is posturing up here but Brealey has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bryant tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bryant has to tap! Slick submission there by Brealey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Brealey!
Alex Brealey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula throws a body punch but Caparas moves out of range.
Hulahula tries to clinch but Caparas moves out of range.
Hulahula dives in and scores a takedown into Caparas's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hulahula being controlled here momentarily.
Caparas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulahula.
Caparas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hulahula forces his way into half guard.
Caparas wants to control but Hulahula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula misses with a head shot. Caparas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulahula is pushing down on Caparas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caparas is fighting to maintain full guard but Hulahula has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caparas is refusing to be controlled, as Hulahula sits in half guard.
Hulahula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caparas tries to get to full guard but Hulahula has control of the leg.
Hulahula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to pass to full mount but Caparas defends it.
Hulahula throwing shots but Caparas is blocking nicely.
Caparas is not content to let Hulahula control the position.
Hulahula lands with a punch from half guard.
Caparas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula wants to take a breather but Caparas is having none of it.
Caparas is trying to maintain the position but Hulahula is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caparas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulahula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hulahula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caparas is not content to let Hulahula control the position.
Hulahula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hulahula throws a strike but Caparas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hulahula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hulahula wants to control from the top but Caparas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas has Hulahula pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimo Hulahula has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hulahula misses with a straight right.
Hulahula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hulahula moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hulahula jabs at Caparas's body.
Hulahula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caparas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hulahula to counter with a crisp jab.
Hulahula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hulahula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caparas doesn't seem bothered though.
Hulahula missing with a left hand there. Caparas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hulahula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caparas misses with a leg kick.
Hulahula scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulahula swings for the body but Caparas moves out of range.
Hulahula throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hulahula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caparas's waist but Caparas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hulahula off to one side.
Caparas slips a straight right by Hulahula.
Hulahula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caparas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caparas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hulahula cracks Caparas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caparas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hulahula.
Hulahula misses with a straight right.
Caparas tries to land a front kick but Hulahula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caparas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula lands a right hook to the body.
Hulahula is looking to clinch.
A big right from Caparas misses.
Hulahula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hulahula pushes Caparas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caparas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caparas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hulahula swings wildly with an uppercut but Caparas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caparas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hulahula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caparas's elbow.
Hulahula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caparas working hard to break the clinch.
Hulahula lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula can't get the takedown.
Hulahula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caparas throws a head punch that misses.
Hulahula has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Caparas regains guard immediately.
Caparas is controlling Hulahula's posture.
Hulahula trying to control but Caparas is working from the bottom.
Hulahula throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hulahula with a nice head shot there.
Caparas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hulahula controls the pace.
Caparas has control of Hulahula's left arm, preventing Hulahula from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Caparas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulahula scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Caparas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Caparas leaves Hulahula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hulahula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hulahula misses with an uppercut.
Hulahula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hulahula misses with a looping right.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caparas as he jumps to the side.
Hulahula scores with a jab to the body.
Hulahula dives in and grabs Caparas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caparas pushes down on Hulahula's head and hops out.
Danilo Caparas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimo Hulahula.
Caparas slips a jab from Hulahula.
Hulahula swings for the body but Caparas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulahula swings for the body but Caparas moves out of range.
Caparas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caparas avoids the body shot from Hulahula.
Hulahula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hulahula tests Caparas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caparas motions for Hulahula to come forward. Caparas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Caparas sprawls well. Caparas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hulahula gets slowly back to his feet.
Caparas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danilo Caparas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulahula takes one on the button.
Hulahula scores with a takedown into Caparas's guard.
Hulahula scoring with some ground and pound.
Hulahula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caparas keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
Hulahula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caparas has control of Hulahula's left arm, preventing Hulahula from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is working Caparas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Caparas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hulahula passes into half guard.
Hulahula throws a strike but Caparas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Heimo Hulahula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caparas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Caparas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula looking to pass the guard.
Caparas keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
Caparas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hulahula looking to pass the guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heimo Hulahula hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caparas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hulahula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimo Hulahula!
An out of breath Heimo Hulahula thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortunado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fortunado looks for the body kick but Semiazas saw that one coming.
Fortunado throws a sloppy body shot
letting Semiazas counter with a right hand.
Semiazas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortunado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortunado scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado pushes Semiazas up against the cage in a clinch.
Semiazas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semiazas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortunado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortunado wants to clinch
and Semiazas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fortunado's knee momentarily.
Semiazas cracks the inside of Fortunado's front leg.
Fortunado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Semiazass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fortunado throws a leg kick
and Semiazas counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Semiazas blocks the leg kick.
Fortunado is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fortunado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortunado pinned against the cage. Fortunado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fortunado pushes Semiazas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortunado landing knees to the head.
Fortunado is pressed up against the cage. Semiazas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fortunado down to the mat. Fortunado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semiazas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donzel Fortunado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortunado slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semiazas.
Semiazas checks a leg kick.
Fortunado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortunado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semiazas swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Semiazas takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Fortunado misses.
Semiazas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortunado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semiazas is able to avoid easily.
Fortunado doesn't manage to clinch there - Semiazas circles away.
Semiazas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortunado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semiazas is out of range.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fortunado takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortunado misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Semiazas.
Fortunado looking to throw knees to the head but Semiazas is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semiazas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semiazas working hard to break the clinch.
Semiazas can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Fortunado scores with a knee to the head.
Fortunado letting Semiazas take a breather here.
Fortunado throws a head punch that misses.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semiazas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortunado tries to work over Semiazas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Semiazas blocks it with crossed arms.
Semiazas misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Semiazas scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Semiazas avoids the elbow strike from Fortunado, against the cage.
That's four 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!
Semiazas has Fortunado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortunado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donzel Fortunado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouriel Semiazas.
A knee to the head by Fortunado.
A short left from Semiazas.
Semiazas struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortunado controls his hands.
Semiazas blocks a body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado throws an elbow but it misses.
Fortunado keeps control of Semiazas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fortunado misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Semiazas blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortunado is looking to control Semiazas's arms but Semiazas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortunado has his back to the cage.
Semiazas looking to throw knees to the head but Fortunado is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortunado throws a punch but it's blocked by Semiazas.
Fortunado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado tries to throw a body punch but Semiazas avoids it by throwing Fortunado back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fortunado misses with a looping right.
Fortunado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortunado thows a body kick. Semiazas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fortunado connects with a solid leg kick.
Fortunado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semiazas is out of range.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortunado closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Fortunado on the inside.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but Semiazas blocks with his arms.
Fortunado prevents a body shot from Semiazas.
Semiazas can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
A short uppercut from Fortunado.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but Semiazas blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semiazas.
Semiazas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semiazas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortunado throws a nice looking combination but Semiazas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Semiazas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Fortunado.
Semiazas throws a leg kick which misses Fortunado's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortunado tries to avoid it.
Fortunado tries to clinch up.
Fortunado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortunado checks a leg kick.
Semiazas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortunado throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semiazas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortunado tries a low kick but Semiazas avoids it.
Fortunado darts in and clinches Semiazas up against the cage.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semiazas.
Fortunado scores with a hook to the body.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semiazas tries to break free but Fortunado pushes him back against the cage.
Fortunado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semiazas managing to block the knees to the body from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semiazas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortunado after a bit of a struggle.
Fortunado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fortunado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semiazas is defending well for now.
Semiazas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas blocks an uppercut.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semiazas can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Semiazas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semiazas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortunado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donzel Fortunado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortunado looking to throw knees to the head but Semiazas is blocking nicely.
Fortunado misses with a body punch.
Fortunado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortunado blocks a body shot from Semiazas.
Fortunado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortunado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semiazas is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas blocking some punches.
Fortunado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Semiazas lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with the head strike.
Semiazas breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortunado throws a head kick that misses.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortunado tries to land a front kick but Semiazas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semiazas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fortunado counters with a low kick, right behind Semiazas 's knee.
Semiazas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortunado on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortunado lands with a nice body kick.
Semiazas is breathing heavily.
Fortunado clinches up with Semiazas and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortunado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortunado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Semiazas's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
That's time! Fortunado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
That kick from Fortunado tenderised Semiazas's leg. Semiazas is trying to keep his angry face on.
It looks like Ouriel Semiazas has been cut.
Fortunado throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch but Semiazas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortunado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semiazas throws a low kick but Fortunado moves out of range easily.
Donzel Fortunado is winning the standup battle so far.
Semiazas misses with a wild body shot.
Fortunado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semiazas is able to avoid easily.
Semiazas lands with a kick to the temple. Fortunado shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fortunado misses with a low kick.
Fortunado darts in and clinches Semiazas up against the cage.
Fortunado lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortunado manages to break the clinch.
Semiazas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semiazas misses with a hook.
Fortunado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semiazas can do to turn this around?
Fortunado looks to throw the jab but Semiazas is out of range.
Semiazas blocks a head kick by Fortunado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but Fortunado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Semiazas checks a leg kick.
Semiazas connects with a solid leg kick.
Fortunado misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortunado throws a lazy head kick
and Semiazas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortunado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortunado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semiazas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semiazas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fortunado counters by moving into the clinch.
Ouriel Semiazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semiazas manages to break the clinch.
Semiazas avoids the body shot from Fortunado.
Semiazas wants to slow Fortunado down by chopping away at his legs.
Semiazas misses with a hook.
Semiazas misses with a body kick.
Fortunado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semiazas.
Fortunado scores with a head kick.
Semiazas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortunado tries to clinch but Semiazas is having none of it.
Semiazas avoids the head kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas thuds a left hand into Fortunado's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semiazas's head.
Semiazas swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunado.
That kick from Fortunado tenderised Semiazas's leg. Semiazas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortunado instigates a clinch.
Semiazas managing to block the knees to the body from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a knee strike.
Semiazas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Semiazas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semiazas throws a hook to the side of Fortunado's head but Fortunado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semiazas throws a chopping leg kick but Fortunado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortunado. Fortunado obviously looking to wear him down.
Semiazas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortunado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortunado tests Semiazas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortunado connects with a high kick.
Semiazas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortunado scores with a jab to the head.
Fortunado punishes Semiazas's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortunado. That's going to slow Semiazas down.
Fortunado moves into range and clinches up with Semiazas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortunado blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fortunado obliges.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but Semiazas blocks it.
Fortunado cracks Semiazas with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donzel Fortunado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortunado 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donzel Fortunado!
During a confident post fight interview, Donzel Fortunado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Patterson shoots in for a double leg but Yamada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamada misses with a head kick.
Yamada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Kane Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Yamada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada connects with a looping right hand.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Yamada.
Yamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Yamada has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yamada can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
A hook to the body from Yamada.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Patterson is looking for a triangle but Yamada pushes his legs off easily.
Yamada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Patterson fails with the takedown.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamada.
Kane Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson gets tackled into the cage by Yamada. Yamada maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada avoiding damage.
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
Yamada misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Yamada.
Yamada working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamada misses with the head strike.
Patterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamada just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson throws an off balance right hand
and Yamada counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yamada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamada is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamada missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamada throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamada avoids it really well and circles away.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Yamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson punishes Yamada's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Patterson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamada. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Yamada moved out of range.
Kane Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Yamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patterson.
Yamada misses with a body kick.
Patterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Patterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamada.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada scores with a nice right hand.
Yamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamada. That's going to slow Patterson down.
Yamada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Yamada.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Yamada ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yamada's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good work by Patterson as he checks the leg kick.
Patterson shoots for a takedown but Yamada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamada's waist but Yamada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patterson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamada scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamada throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Yamada.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches.
Patterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamada walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Yamada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada is struggling to control the position.
Patterson tries to break the clinch but Yamada is controlling the position.
Yamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamada has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Yamada has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Yamada has him pressed against the cage.
Yamada can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Yamada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Yamada has him pressed against the cage.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Patterson fails to pull guard.
Yamada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamada misses with the head strike.
Yamada scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Yamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Yamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
A hook to the body from Yamada.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Yamada lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Yamada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Yamada fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamada.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamada smiles and moves away.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
Yamada misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamada lands a nice looking body kick.
Patterson misses the jab.
Yamada misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamada defends it nicely.
Patterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamada.
Yamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Yamada misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada is looking to land body kicks.
Yamada dips to his left and cracks Patterson with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Yamada.
A left lands for Yamada.
Patterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. Patterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamada misses with a double jab.
Yamada lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamada is fending him off so far but Patterson persists. Nope, Yamada circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Yamada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamada throws the left hand but Patterson avoids the punch easily.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada moves into range and clinches up with Patterson.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Yamada slows down the pace here.
Kane Yamada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Yamada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamada lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamada.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Yamada holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Yamada.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Yamada has him pressed against the cage.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Yamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamada tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Yamada tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Yamada back against the cage.
Yamada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Yamada dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Patterson digs a good body shot into Yamada's ribs.
Yamada lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch combination from Yamada misses.
Yamada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yamada thows a body shot but no joy.
Patterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamada moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamada tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson jumps guard but Yamada stands there with Patterson around his waist. Patterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Patterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamada.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Yamada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Yamada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamada lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamada tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Yamada struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Yamada works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamada misses with some punches.
Yamada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane Yamada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Yamada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yamada misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yamada fails to land.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamada walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamada.
Yamada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Yamada! Kane Yamada retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Kane Yamada was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuntz has chosen Check My Brain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Kuntz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traianus tries a head kick but it misses.
Traianus throws a good cross that connects.
Traianus is looking to clinch.
Traianus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Kuntz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traianus checks it well.
Traianus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuntz on the side of the head.
Kuntz loads up on a big right hand but Traianus slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traianus jabs Kuntz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuntz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuntz tries to keep at a distance but Traianus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuntz breaks from the clinch.
Traianus misses with a body kick.
Traianus wants to clinch.
Kuntz throws a push kick but Traianus slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuntz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Traianus's knee momentarily.
Kuntz scores with a leg kick.
Traianus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traianus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuntz.
Traianus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rusty Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuntz tried to score with a low kick but Traianus checks it.
Kuntz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuntz throws a big shot that misses.
Kuntz throws a looping overhand right but Traianus ducks down to avoid it.
Kuntz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traianus on the side of the head.
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!
Traianus moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuntz tests Traianus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuntz feints and then cracks Traianus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traianus down.
Kuntz misses with a head kick.
Kuntz tries to land a body kick
and Traianus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Traianus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuntz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traianus.
Traianus rushes Kuntz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Traianus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuntz.
Kuntz is struggling to control the position.
Kuntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Traianus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz stalling.
Kuntz scores with a hook to the body.
Kuntz prevents a body shot from Traianus.
Kuntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traianus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuntz.
Kuntz misses with a right hand
enabling Traianus to counter with a crisp jab.
Traianus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuntz.
Traianus tries to move into range but Kuntz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuntz avoids the head kick by Traianus.
Kuntz throws a leg kick which misses Traianus's front leg but catches the back leg as Traianus tries to avoid it.
Kuntz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Traianus is breathing heavily.
Kuntz lands a big head kick that sends Traianus tumbling to the mat! Kuntz takes a step backwards and waves Traianus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuntz throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz sends Traianus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kuntz is motioning to the referee to let Traianus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Traianus is rocked!
Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut is getting worse.
Kuntz fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Traianus out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rusty Kuntz! Rusty Kuntz retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rusty Kuntz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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