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RYZE 42: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ubin Yakinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakinoff comes into the arena with Feels So Good blaring out of the sound system. Kip Aragus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ubin Yakinoff !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Aragus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragus thuds his right hand into Yakinoff 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aragus thows a body shot but no joy.
Aragus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aragus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakinoff .
Yakinoff has his takedown stuffed
and Aragus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aragus trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakinoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aragus preventing the sweep.
Aragus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakinoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aragus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakinoff is looking for a triangle but Aragus pushes his legs off easily.
Aragus with a nice head shot there.
Aragus throws a big elbow that misses.
Aragus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aragus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aragus advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yakinoff wants to control but Aragus is keeping busy.
Yakinoff actively working from the bottom here.
Yakinoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aragus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yakinoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yakinoff .
Aragus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yakinoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aragus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aragus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yakinoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aragus throws a big elbow that misses.
Aragus postures up in Yakinoff 's guard and throws a big left but Yakinoff blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakinoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aragus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aragus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aragus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aragus postures up and lands a big shot to Yakinoff 's brow.
Aragus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yakinoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yakinoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aragus is aware though and is defending well.
Yakinoff working for a triangle but Aragus defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aragus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yakinoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aragus passes into half guard.
Aragus is working for a kimura but Yakinoff is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Aragus.
Aragus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yakinoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aragus working the head and body with strikes.
Yakinoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aragus working over Yakinoff with some ground and pound. Yakinoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakinoff gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aragus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aragus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aragus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yakinoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aragus is aware though and is defending well.
Yakinoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aragus.
Yakinoff is trying to keep Aragus in close.
Aragus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yakinoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aragus is working Yakinoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakinoff working for a triangle but Aragus defends it easily.
Aragus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Aragus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aragus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakinoff moves away.
Yakinoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragus.
Yakinoff tries for a takedown but Aragus circles away easily
and Aragus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aragus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yakinoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aragus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakinoff has his foot on Aragus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aragus works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakinoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aragus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aragus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aragus cracks Yakinoff with a solid left hand.
Aragus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yakinoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aragus is aware though and is defending well.
Aragus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yakinoff trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus working some strikes from top position.
Yakinoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aragus postures up and lands a big shot to Yakinoff 's brow.
Aragus cracks Yakinoff with a solid left hand.
Aragus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aragus postures up and lands a big shot to Yakinoff 's brow.
Yakinoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yakinoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Yakinoff , not yet.
Aragus trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakinoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kip Aragus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aragus postures up and lands a big shot to Yakinoff 's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yakinoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aragus chips away with some ground and pound.
Aragus tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakinoff is retaining full guard.
Aragus landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aragus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yakinoff keeping moving, preventing Aragus from controlling successfully.
Aragus works over Yakinoff with some ground and pound from guard.
Aragus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aragus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakinoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yakinoff is looking for a triangle but Aragus pushes his legs off easily.
Yakinoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aragus working some strikes from top position.
Aragus throwing strikes from guard but Yakinoff blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yakinoff working for a triangle but Aragus defends it easily.
Aragus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aragus is in close to Yakinoff 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yakinoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aragus is aware though and is defending well.
Aragus throwing strikes but missing.
Aragus throws a big right hand that misses.
Yakinoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aragus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aragus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aragus scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragus is working Yakinoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aragus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yakinoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aragus is aware though and is defending well.
Aragus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aragus is in close to Yakinoff 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aragus trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakinoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aragus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakinoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aragus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aragus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aragus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aragus lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aragus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aragus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yakinoff controls Aragus momentarily but Aragus frees himself.
Aragus throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Aragus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yakinoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aragus counters by clinching up.
Aragus is trying to force a seperation but Yakinoff has the dominant position.
Aragus tries a body shot but Yakinoff blocks it.
Yakinoff keeps control of Aragus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aragus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Aragus.
Aragus tries to work over Yakinoff 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakinoff tries to pull guard but Aragus won't allow it.
Aragus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakinoff 's elbow.
Aragus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Aragus trying to control the action but Yakinoff is working from the bottom.
Aragus lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yakinoff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yakinoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yakinoff is concentrating on defense, preventing Aragus from advancing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aragus is nestled in close to Yakinoff , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aragus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aragus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aragus working over Yakinoff with some ground and pound. Yakinoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aragus lands strikes from half guard.
Yakinoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aragus pulls his head out easily.
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!
Aragus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yakinoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aragus.
Aragus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aragus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus throwing shots but Yakinoff is blocking nicely.
Yakinoff actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Aragus.
Aragus misses with a head shot. Yakinoff uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aragus landing with the ground and pound.
Aragus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aragus throws a big right hand that misses.
Yakinoff keeping moving, preventing Aragus from controlling successfully.
Aragus throwing strikes but missing.
Aragus distracts Yakinoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakinoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragus is working Yakinoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yakinoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aragus defends it easily.
Aragus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aragus connects with a couple of short punches.
Aragus throwing strikes from guard but Yakinoff blocks nicely.
Aragus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aragus trying to control but Yakinoff is working from the bottom.
Yakinoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Aragus is looking to work some ground and pound but Yakinoff has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aragus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aragus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus throwing strikes but missing.
Yakinoff is looking for a triangle but Aragus pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aragus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yakinoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aragus defends it easily.
Aragus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yakinoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Yakinoff has momentary wrist control but Aragus slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aragus trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakinoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakinoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ubin Yakinoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aragus scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Aragus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aragus 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Aragus!
Kip Aragus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Say It Aint So by Weezer. Robert Glenn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Happy Sack's chin.
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181 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Determined |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Sack!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sack throws a push kick but Glenn slaps the foot to one side.
Sack wants to clinch up but Glenn keeps it at a distance.
Sack darts in trying to clinch
so Glenn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Glenn preventing the sweep.
Glenn pushing down on Sack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Glenn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Glenn throwing shots but Sack is blocking nicely.
Glenn passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack tries to hold on but Glenn pushes him away.
Glenn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glenn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sack tries to hold on but Glenn postures up.
Glenn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glenn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack is desperately trying to improve his position but Glenn has a good base and remains in mount.
Glenn punching from mount but Sack doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Glenn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sack's face.
Sack is desperately trying to improve his position but Glenn has a good base and remains in mount.
Sack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glenn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glenn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sack is looking to escape.
Glenn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sack has worked his arm free - good work by Sack!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Glenn stalls from top position.
Glenn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Glenn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sack tries to clinch up
and Glenn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sack won't be happy with that.
Sack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sack avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Glenn.
Glenn takes a little break here. Sack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sack keeps working.
Glenn prevents Sack from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn is working Sack over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sack takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sack trying to remain calm as Glenn controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sack rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Glenn's guard! Nice work there by Sack!
Sack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Glenn won't let Sack get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Glenn landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Glenn lands a nice shot to the head.
Glenn looking to finish with strikes here!
Glenn content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sack is looking to escape.
Sack is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn cracks Sack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sack wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Glenn.
Glenn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sack's face.
Glenn content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glenn tries to control but Sack wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Glenn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Glenn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sack wants to clinch.
Sack clinches up with Glenn and pushes him back against the cage.
Glenn takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Robert Glenn has been cut.
Sack lands an elbow inside.
Glenn avoids the elbow strike from Sack, against the cage.
Glenn is looking for a takedown.
Sack misses with a knee to the head.
Sack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sack tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Glenn counters with a single leg into guard. Sack didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sack is pulling down on Glenn's head to control his posture.
Glenn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glenn preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Robert Glenn.
Sack wants to clinch
and Glenn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sack!
Sack is trying to escape the position but Glenn is controlling the position.
Glenn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sack!
Glenn controlling his opponent.
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!
Glenn working for a guillotine from mount but Sack is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Glenn controlling the position easily from mount.
Glenn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sack taking shots to the head.
Glenn landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack is squirming around, avoiding Glenn's attempts to control the action.
Sack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sack wants to try and get back to his feet.
Glenn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Happy Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Glenn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glenn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Glenn!
A very excited looking Robert Glenn 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raziq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Raziq has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Knockout power |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Raziq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raziq tries to clinch there but Forbes circles away.
Forbes throws a lazy right hand but Raziq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes looks to land a right hand but Raziq moved out of range.
Raziq tries to close the distance and clinch but Forbes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raziq rushes Forbes and presses him up against the cage.
Raziq wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Forbes tries to work over Raziq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forbes is trying to push Raziq away but Raziq has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forbes is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Raziq.
It looks like Edward Forbes has been cut.
Raziq prevents Forbes from breaking the clinch.
Raziq keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Forbes's efforts to push away.
Raziq wants a takedown but no success here.
Raziq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Forbes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Raziq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Forbes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raziq blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raziq tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raziq is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Forbes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Forbes avoids the elbow strike from Raziq, against the cage.
Forbes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Forbes has had enough of the clinch but Raziq keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Forbes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raziq has Forbes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forbes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Forbes taking a breather.
Raziq is looking for a takedown.
Raziq lands an elbow inside.
Raziq has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forbes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raziq jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Forbes walks away with a smile on his face. Raziq gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Forbes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forbes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raziq counters with a three punch combo that has Forbes backing up. Forbes nods at Raziq to acknowledge the strikes.
Forbes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forbes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raziq counters with a one-two to the body.
Forbes throws a hook to the side of Raziq's head but Raziq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raziq tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forbes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raziq wants to clinch but Forbes slips to the side
and Forbes counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Forbes.
Forbes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raziq counters with a left and a right that stings Forbes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raziq closes the distance looking to clinch
and Forbes counters with a straight right hand.
Forbes misses with a hook
and Raziq counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Forbes throws a combination that misses
and Raziq counters with a two punch combo.
Raziq tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forbes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raziq tries to clinch up but Forbes circles away and keeps his distance.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raziq.
Edward Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raziq avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raziq is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forbes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forbes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forbes misses with a double jab
and Raziq counters with a left and a right that stings Forbes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raziq tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forbes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raziq avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forbes throws a combination that misses
and Raziq counters with a left and a right that stings Forbes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Forbes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Forbes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raziq tries to close the distance and clinch but Forbes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forbes misses with a double jab.
Forbes keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes throws the left hand but Raziq avoids the punch easily.
Forbes misses with a combination
and Raziq counters with a two punch combo.
Raziq walks into a left hand.
Raziq moves out of range as Forbes strikes.
Raziq doesn't manage to clinch there - Forbes circles away.
Raziq tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Forbes counters with a good low kick that Raziq was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes misses with a combination
and Raziq counters with a one-two to the body.
Forbes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raziq wants to clinch
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Raziq wants to clinch
and Forbes counters with a three punch combo that has Raziq backing up. Raziq nods at Forbes to acknowledge the strikes.
Forbes misses with a combination
and Raziq counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes throws a head kick that misses
and Raziq counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes misses with the combination.
Forbes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raziq wants to clinch up but Forbes keeps it at a distance.
Raziq closes the distance looking to clinch
and Forbes counters with a left and a right that stings Raziq.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes is trying to break free.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
Raziq goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forbes prevents it.
Forbes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raziq gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Forbes.
Raziq changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forbes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Raziq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raziq tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raziq wants to clinch
and Forbes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raziq fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes misses with a double jab
and Raziq counters with a left and a right that stings Forbes.
Raziq closes the distance and clinches.
Forbes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raziq lands an elbow inside.
Forbes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forbes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Forbes to keep the fight standing.
Raziq keeps control of Forbes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Forbes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edward Forbes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good work by Raziq as he checks the leg kick.
Raziq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Edward Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raziq tries to clinch but Forbes is having none of it.
Raziq tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forbes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raziq.
Raziq doesn't manage to clinch there - Forbes circles away.
Forbes throws a series of punches but Raziq avoids them all with ease.
Raziq moves into the clinch.
Raziq goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forbes prevents it.
Raziq is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Forbes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raziq comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Forbes tries to break free but Raziq pushes him back against the cage.
Forbes tries to circle away but Raziq has him pinned against the cage.
Forbes is trying to force a seperation but Raziq has the dominant position.
Forbes trying to control the position but instead, Raziq has worked for underhooks and has pushed Forbes into the cage.
Raziq keeps control of Forbes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Forbes looking for a takedown.
Forbes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raziq after a bit of a struggle.
Forbes is looking to break free of the clinch but Raziq has double underhooks.
Raziq is trying to pull guard but Forbes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Raziq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes working hard to break the clinch.
Raziq lands an elbow inside that Forbes shrugs off.
Forbes is pressed up against the cage. Raziq has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Forbes down to the mat. Forbes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Forbes throws an overhand right that lands on Raziq's shoulder, as Raziq tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes throws a hook to the side of Raziq's head but Raziq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes misses with a double jab
and Raziq counters with a one-two to the body.
Forbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raziq slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Forbes tries to land a leg kick but Raziq saw it coming and moves away.
Raziq is working the combinations to good effect here.
Raziq darts in trying to clinch
and Forbes counters with a straight right hand.
Raziq 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!
Raziq has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forbes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raziq gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Edward Forbes's cut even more.
Forbes gets underhooks to prevent Raziq's takedown attempt.
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Raziq is controlling him.
Raziq tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forbes smiles and moves away.
Forbes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raziq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raziq moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raziq.
The cut above Edward Forbes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forbes is trying to push Raziq away but Raziq has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raziq lands an elbow that stopped Forbes in his tracks for a moment.
Raziq jumps guard.
Forbes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forbes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes won't allow Raziq to get back to his feet.
Forbes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edward Forbes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raziq is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Forbes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forbes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abdul Raziq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raziq slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdul Raziq.
I think Forbes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Forbes!
Our winner, Edward Forbes, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garvey Huey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix). Jackson Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders has Garvey Huey up against the cage in a clinch.
Garvey Huey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garvey Huey trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Garvey Huey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garvey Huey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garvey Huey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garvey Huey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Garvey Huey stands and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garvey Huey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garvey Huey is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garvey Huey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garvey Huey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garvey Huey tries for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is staying tight to Sanders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Garvey Huey tries for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garvey Huey moves into full mount!
Garvey Huey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey takes Sanders's back.
Garvey Huey has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sanders is in real trouble here. Garvey Huey gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sanders is tapping out! Garvey Huey wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malcolm Garvey Huey!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malcolm Garvey Huey waved his t-shirt featuring Trill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holyfield looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Holyfield.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holyfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Holyfield moves away and avoids it.
Holyfield slips under a jab.
Kahn lands a right hook to the body.
Holyfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kahn on his heels. He'll look to pass Kahn's guard now, I'm sure.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Holyfield from controlling successfully.
Kahn has momentary wrist control but Holyfield slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kahn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holyfield has Kahn in his guard.
Kahn stopping the sweep attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield has a closed guard, preventing Kahn from standing up.
Kahn trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield looking to control.
Holyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kahn defends well.
Kahn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holyfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holyfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kahn!
Holyfield is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kahn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kahn shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield controlling his opponent.
Kahn is working to get back to half guard.
Holyfield working Kahn over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn tries to hold on but Holyfield pushes him away.
Kahn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Holyfield.
Kahn tries to lock up and control but Holyfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield landing shots from mount.
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!
Holyfield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holyfield looking to secure an arm triangle but Kahn defends it well.
Holyfield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kahn is in a horrible position here. Holyfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holyfield with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield misses with a head shot.
Holyfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holyfield checks a leg kick.
Kahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Holyfield blocks the body kick.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn jabs at Holyfield's body.
Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kahn.
Kahn motions for Holyfield to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn throws a looping overhand right but Holyfield ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn lands a nice hook to Holyfield's body. Holyfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely.
Holyfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Holyfield with that takedown attempt.
Holyfield throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn working hard to break the clinch.
Holyfield lands a left hand.
Holyfield tries a knee to the head but Kahn blocks it.
Holyfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holyfield's elbow.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks the elbow strike.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Holyfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Holyfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holyfield prevents Kahn from breaking the clinch.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Kahn blocks the elbow strike.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Holyfield counters with a straight right hand.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyfield.
Kahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Holyfield.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Holyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holyfield has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holyfield in his tracks.
Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Holyfield! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Holyfield is rocked!
Kahn controlling from the top position.
Oh Holyfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield misses with a head shot.
Holyfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Holyfield thowing shots but they're missing.
Kahn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evander Holyfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holyfield throwing strikes but Kahn bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahn is one step ahead there.
Holyfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holyfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holyfield trying to keep a closed guard but Kahn is proving a slippery customer.
Holyfield working for a triangle but Kahn defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holyfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield working a defensive guard here.
Holyfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kahn controls the pace.
Tyson Kahn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kahn is looking to chop away at Holyfield's legs.
Kahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Holyfield.
Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holyfield to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahn dodges the punch combination from Holyfield.
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Holyfield's shoulder, as Holyfield tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kahn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvel Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haile Selassie I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arvel Garnett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arvel Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Haile Selassie I!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garnett misses with a hook. Selassie I ducked under it nicely.
Garnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Selassie I connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garnett's hands.
Garnett tries a low kick but Selassie I avoids it.
A slow jab from Garnett misses its intended target.
Selassie I turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Selassie I scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selassie I walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Selassie I scores with a nice strike.
Selassie I slips under a jab.
Garnett misses with a looping left.
A combination from Garnett does no damage.
Selassie I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Selassie I throws a head kick that half lands.
Garnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garnett misses with a wild body shot.
Selassie I dips to his left and cracks Garnett with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selassie I lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garnett's sensitive parts.
Selassie I lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garnett is breathing heavily.
Selassie I scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Selassie I defending well as Garnett loads up on a big left hand.
Selassie I lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Selassie I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garnett tries a low kick but Selassie I avoids it.
Garnett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Selassie I fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selassie I thows a body kick. Garnett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Selassie I lands a leg kick that knocks Garnett off balance momentarily.
Garnett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garnett is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Selassie I! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haile Selassie I!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Haile Selassie I made sure he mentioned Fight Night Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adam Hopkins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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147 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kikovic. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kikovic scores with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kikovic.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Kikovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kikovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Kikovic lands a high kick!
It looks like Adam Hopkins has been cut.
Kikovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Kikovic.
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!
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kikovic.
Kikovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kikovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kikovic thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Kikovic scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins tries to clinch up
and Kikovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kikovic connects with a high kick.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Kikovic pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopkins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kikovic scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kikovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kikovic.
Hopkins wants to clinch but Kikovic slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins wants to clinch
and Kikovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kikovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kikovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kikovic.
Hopkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kikovic counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kikovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kikovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kikovic scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Kikovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kikovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Kikovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kikovic as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kikovic is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Kikovic.
Nice jab there from Kikovic.
Kikovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kikovic circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins looks to clinch
and Kikovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kikovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kikovic lands a high kick!
Hopkins is rocked!
Kikovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kikovic finish him?
Kikovic throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins closes the distance but Kikovic moves to the side
and Kikovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kikovic scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kikovic connects with a looping right hand.
Kikovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins closes the distance but Kikovic moves to the side
and Kikovic counters with a head kick that drops Hopkins to the mat! Hopkins scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That has opened up Adam Hopkins's cut even more.
Kikovic lands a jab to the nose.
Kikovic jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Kikovic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hopkins! Kikovic dives in looking to finish! Hopkins is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusan Kikovic!
Dusan Kikovic took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'i will kill you zyd'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kato with a nice cross.
Kato gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yossarian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yossarian is fighting to break Kato's control of his arms but Kato is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yossarian wants to control from the top but Kato keeps moving.
Kato trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kenji Kato.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Yossarian misses with a wild body shot.
Kato moves away from the strike by Yossarian.
Yossarian slips a straight right by Kato.
Kato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Yossarian as he checks the leg kick.
Kato misses with a leg kick
and Yossarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Kato.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato tries to break free but Yossarian pushes him back against the cage.
Kato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yossarian doesn't seem bothered though.
Kato wants to slow Yossarian down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yossarian lands with a nice body kick.
Yossarian throws a hook to the side of Kato's head but Kato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yossarian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kato misses with a body kick.
Yossarian misses with a low kick as Kato jumps back.
Kato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yossarian moves away.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yossarian looks to land a combination but Kato avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kato connects with a jab.
Kato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kato.
Yossarian throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
Yossarian throws the left hand but Kato avoids the punch easily.
Kato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kato.
Kato moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian throws a front kick aimed at Kato's knee but Kato avoids it well.
Yossarian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Kato blocks the leg kick.
Yossarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kato checks it well.
Kenji Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Kato does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato is looking to score with low kicks.
Kato connects with a right hand. Yossarian shakes it off.
Kato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yossarian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yossarian looks to land a left hand but Kato moved out of range nicely.
Yossarian is looking to clinch but Kato is avoiding it.
Yossarian missing with a left hand there. Kato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenji Kato 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Kato. That snapped Yossarian's head back.
Kato throws a leg kick but Yossarian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yossarian.
Kato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some bone on bone action there as Kato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yossarian is looking to chop away at Kato's legs.
Kato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato wants to slow Yossarian down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Kato.
Kato jabs Yossarian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yossarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yossarian throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenji Kato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yossarian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kato.
Yossarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kato manages to avoid it.
Kato jabs Yossarian right on the nose. Yossarian blinks but takes it well.
Yossarian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yossarian throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
Yossarian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yossarian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yossarian's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian scores with a kick to the body.
Yossarian moves out of range of the body kick.
Kato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yossarian.
Yossarian scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kato blocks the low kick.
Yossarian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato cracks a nice hook into Yossarian's ribs.
Kato scores with a sloppy right hand. Yossarian should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato defending well as Yossarian loads up on a big left hand.
Yossarian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yossarian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato thumps Yossarian with a low kick.
Kato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yossarian.
Yossarian stuns Kato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yossarian thows a leg kick but Kato checks it
and Kato counters with a body kick that stops Yossarian in his tracks momentarily.
Kato digs a good body shot into Yossarian's ribs.
Kato moves out of range as Yossarian throws a body kick.
Yossarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yossarian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yossarian misses with a takedown attempt - Kato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a leg kick but Yossarian checks it.
A big right from Yossarian misses.
Kato misses with a lunging right hand
and Yossarian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kato!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kato is trying to get back to half guard.
Kato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yossarian tries to score with some ground and pound. Kato controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yossarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yossarian wants to slow Kato down by chopping away at his legs.
Kato throws a low kick but Yossarian avoids it.
Yossarian scoring well with a low kick there.
Kato misses with a leg kick.
Kato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian missing with a left hand there. Kato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yossarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kato.
Yossarian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kato can pounce on him.
Yossarian misses with a wild body shot.
Kato just misses with a punch to the body.
Yossarian throws a hook but Kato blocks it.
Yossarian blocks a leg kick.
Kato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian is looking to land body kicks.
Yossarian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yossarian.
Yossarian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kato misses with a wild body shot.
Kato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kato stuns Yossarian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yossarian misses the shot to the body.
Kato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yossarian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kato cracks Yossarian with a good jab.
Yossarian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kato. That did some damage!
Kato scoring well with a low kick there.
Yossarian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yossarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kato manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yossarian circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Yossarian misses the target.
Yossarian is looking to slow Kato down with leg kicks.
Kato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kato misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kato scoring well with a low kick there.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. Yossarian moves away and avoids it.
Kato throws a low kick, looking for Yossarian's leg but Yossarian calmly moves out of range.
Kato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yossarian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kato walks into a left hand.
Kato scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Yossarian does no damage.
Kato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yossarian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Yossarian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yossarian throws a leg kick which misses Kato's front leg but catches the back leg as Kato tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kato.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yossarian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kato. That's going to slow Yossarian down.
Yossarian shoots in looking for a takedown but Kato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yossarian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yossarian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kato jabs Yossarian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yossarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kato tries to avoid it but Yossarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kato to the ground. Kato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yossarian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Yossarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Kato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yossarian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kato as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yossarian.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenji Kato.
I think Kato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Kato!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenji Kato 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by The Power . Aldo Magetsu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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157 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aldo Magetsu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns shoots in but Magetsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magetsu leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magetsu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magetsu circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magetsu is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Magetsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Magetsu throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Magetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Magetsu lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magetsu pinned against the cage. Magetsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magetsu stuffs the takedown.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magetsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Magetsu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Magetsu.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magetsu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magetsu connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Magetsu punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magetsu, as that shot connected.
Magetsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magetsu jabs at Burns's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magetsu. That's going to slow Burns down.
Magetsu lands a left and a right that send Burns crashing to the mat, dazed. Magetsu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Burns is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Magetsu moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Burns! Magetsu continues to tee off on Burns, landing with a left and a right! Magetsu connects with a right hand that leaves Burns sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Magetsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aldo Magetsu!
Aldo Magetsu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sex Panther Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warwick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Warwick Davis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sagat moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Davis. Sagat shrugs it off though.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Sagat scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
Sagat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sagat throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Sagat tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sagat is able to avoid easily.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.
Sagat moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sagat misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis connects with a right hand. Sagat shakes it off.
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Sagat misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagat blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sagat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sagat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sagat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davis's knee momentarily.
Sagat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Sagat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Sagat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagat closes the distance and clinches.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sagat blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Sagat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sagat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Davis tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Sagat throws a head punch that misses.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a knee strike.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagat.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
Sagat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davis or not.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sagat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Sagat.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Sagat misses with an elbow strike.
Sagat works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis throws an elbow that misses.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Warwick Davis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sagat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Victor Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagat tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Sagat moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis slips a straight right by Sagat.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Sagat ducks down to avoid it.
Sagat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sagat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sagat misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis throws a leg kick but Sagat moved away.
Sagat misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Sagat blocking some punches.
A short left from Sagat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Davis lands a nice elbow.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat slows down the pace here.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Sagat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sagat throws an elbow but misses.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Sagat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Sagat blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Sagat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sagat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Sagat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sagat has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Sagat stalls.
Davis lands an elbow inside.
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sagat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sagat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Davis avoids the elbow strike from Sagat, against the cage.
Sagat blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Sagat.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sagat tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Sagat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis cracks Sagat with a good jab.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis throws a lazy body kick
and Sagat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sagat misses with a right hand
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Sagat counters with a nice kick to the body.
Davis throws a front kick aimed at Sagat's knee but Sagat avoids it well.
Davis misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Sagat defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Sagat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sagat.
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sagat defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagat throws out the jab.
Sagat throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Sagat drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davis throws a hook but Sagat blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagat. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warwick Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagat throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sagat connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis avoids the head kick by Sagat.
Davis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Sagat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sagat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Sagat misses
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis misses with a kick to the body.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Sagat avoids it.
Sagat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Sagat slips the punch.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagat manages to avoid it.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sagat.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis throws a body punch but Sagat moves out of range.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagat manages to avoid it.
Sagat closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Sagat swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis throws an elbow that misses.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Sagat prevents a body shot from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Sagat.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Sagat.
Davis tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sagat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sagat throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sagat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Sagat prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat looking to stall.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Warwick Davis just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sagat 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 Davis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Davis moves away from the strike by Sagat.
Sagat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davis.
Sagat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sagat on the side of the head.
Davis throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Davis forces Sagat back against the cage and clinches.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis tries to work over Sagat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sagat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sagat throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Sagat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Davis won't want to take too many of those.
Davis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sagat's defenses.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Victor Sagat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sagat is rocked!
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Sagat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sagat seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sagat is trying to stall.
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Sagat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Sagat.
Sagat misses with an elbow strike.
Sagat looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sagat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
A short right from Davis.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sagats head.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis lands an elbow just above Sagat 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Sagat blocks it.
Davis avoids the elbow strike from Sagat, against the cage.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Sagat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Sagat.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Sagat.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis throws a big uppercut that drops Sagat! More strikes from Davis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sagat lies dazed against the cage as Davis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warwick Davis!
Warwick Davis is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Warwick Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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