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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axe Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Simler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe Hammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Simler's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axe Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Simler!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer feints and as Simler raises his hands in defense, Hammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Axe Hammer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Simler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simler misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simler at a distance.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Simler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Simler moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simler.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simler.
Hammer stuns Simler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer scores with a punch to the head.
Simler throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Axe Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Simler tumbling to the canvas! Hammer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Simler was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Axe Hammer!
Axe Hammer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bk bk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bk comes to the cage accompanied by celabration. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bk bk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bk tries to clinch there but O Palmeiras circles away.
O Palmeiras pushes bk up against the cage in a clinch.
bk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on O Palmeiras - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
bk tries to pull guard but O Palmeiras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
O Palmeiras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
bk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and lands a one-two.
bk misses with a takedown attempt
letting O Palmeiras counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bk bk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Palmeiras shoots in and bounces bk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
bk looking to control.
O Palmeiras postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
bk keeping moving, preventing O Palmeiras from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
bk is looking for a triangle but O Palmeiras pushes his legs off easily.
O Palmeiras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bk is keeping the position for now.
O Palmeiras connects with a couple of short punches.
O Palmeiras stands up and waves to bk to follow him.
O Palmeiras lands a slapping body shot.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming bk to the mat! bk manages to get full guard.
bk has O Palmeiras pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bk looking for a guillotine here but O Palmeiras defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Palmeiras landing with the ground and pound.
O Palmeiras trying to control but bk is working from the bottom.
O Palmeiras is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Palmeiras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Palmeiras with a flurry of punches that miss.
bk is trying to control the position but O Palmeiras postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
bk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Palmeiras trying to control but bk is working from the bottom.
O Palmeiras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Palmeiras tries to stand but bk is controlling from the bottom.
O Palmeiras with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Palmeiras trying to stand up but can't free himself from bk's guard.
bk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Palmeiras.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Palmeiras trying to control the position from guard on top but bk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Palmeiras scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Palmeiras throwing strikes from guard but bk blocks nicely.
bk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because O Palmeiras has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. bk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
bk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
O Palmeiras trying to control but bk postures up.
O Palmeiras strikes from the bottom but bk uses the opportunity to move to side control.
O Palmeiras is looking to regain half guard here but bk keeps moving and retains side control.
bk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bk lands some shots froms side control.
O Palmeiras struggling a bit here.
O Palmeiras is trying to get back to half guard.
O Palmeiras is looking to get back to his feet here but bk is keeping cool and he's managed to take O Palmeiras's back.
O Palmeiras trying to control the position but bk manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras tries to escape but bk has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
bk is not going to allow O Palmeiras to sit and survive in this position.
O Palmeiras tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
bk looking to control but O Palmeiras is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bk with good strikes from the mount here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
bk wants to finish this one by submission but O Palmeiras is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from bk.
O Palmeiras is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
bk has the hooks in. O Palmeiras is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O Palmeiras manages to escape to his feet.
bk gets caught napping as O Palmeiras dives in and scores a takedown. bk manages to retain guard.
bk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Palmeiras defends well.
O Palmeiras working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bk keeping moving, preventing O Palmeiras from controlling successfully.
O Palmeiras postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Palmeiras defends it easily.
O Palmeiras scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
O Palmeiras slips nicely into half guard.
O Palmeiras seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bk trying to hold on to O Palmeiras's head to control him but O Palmeiras postures up.
O Palmeiras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, bk has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! bk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
bk gets caught napping as O Palmeiras dives in and scores a takedown. bk manages to retain guard.
bk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
bk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! O Palmeiras escapes and throws bk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
bk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
bk is working to avoid the ground and pound but O Palmeiras connects with a decent elbow.
O Palmeiras decides to stand back up.
O Palmeiras gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Palmeiras wants to lay and pray for a moment but bk keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on bk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
bk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on bk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Palmeiras lands a few punches from side control.
bk struggling a bit here.
bk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
O Palmeiras looks up at the clock and then as bk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, O Palmeiras smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, bk has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Palmeiras in side control, throwing shots but bk defends.
bk wants to control but O Palmeiras postures up.
O Palmeiras scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on O Palmeiras's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
O Palmeiras misses with the ground and pound.
O Palmeiras is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. bk looks calm but he's in trouble here. O Palmeiras gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. bk is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! O Palmeiras lets go of the hold and bk can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Flauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rock Lee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Flauta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flauta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Flauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flauta fails with the takedown
and Flauta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flauta shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flauta keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee manages to pull guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Flauta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flauta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Flauta from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flauta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flauta trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to buck Flauta off but Flauta is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flauta trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Flauta prevents Lee from escaping the position.
Flauta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Flauta lands some shots froms side control.
Flauta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lee is trying to buck Flauta off.
Flauta is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lee is pushing Flauta's head away, looking to escape. Flauta manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Flauta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Flauta trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Flauta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flauta grinds an elbow into Lee's temple.
Flauta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flauta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flauta is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flauta looks up at the clock and then as Lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flauta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Flauta trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Flauta lands an elbow.
Flauta lands a nice forearm strike.
Flauta is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flauta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flauta working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flauta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Flauta drags him back down.
Flauta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Flauta but great work by Lee.
Lee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Flauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flauta throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flauta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Flauta getting side control.
Flauta prevents Lee from standing back up.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Flauta sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flauta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flauta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Flauta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flauta dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Flauta's head and hops out.
Flauta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Flauta getting side control.
Flauta drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Flauta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Flauta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flauta drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Flauta prevents Lee from standing back up.
Flauta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Flauta is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flauta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lee pushes Flauta off looking to stand but Flauta dives back in and keeps control.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flauta scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Dmonray Flauta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Flauta has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Flauta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flauta is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flauta lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flauta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flauta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flauta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Flauta in his half guard.
Flauta is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee tries to kick Flauta off but Flauta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flauta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flauta is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flauta trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee pushes Flauta off looking to stand but Flauta dives back in and keeps control.
Flauta wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flauta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Flauta has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Flauta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flauta shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee tries to clinch but Flauta moves out of range.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flauta tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee tries to clinch there but Flauta circles away.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flauta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Flauta is just out of range.
Flauta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flauta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flauta connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Ground and pound from Flauta.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee has his foot on Flauta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flauta works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flauta wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Flauta trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Flauta trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flauta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flauta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Flauta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Flauta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flauta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flauta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flauta throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Flauta wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Flauta cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flauta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flauta advances to half guard.
Flauta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flauta connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Lee is not content to let Flauta control the position.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Flauta pushes his legs off easily.
Flauta lands a couple of elbows.
Flauta wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flauta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flauta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flauta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flauta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flauta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flauta distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flauta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee controls Flauta momentarily but Flauta frees himself.
Flauta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flauta is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Flauta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmonray Flauta!
A less than humble Dmonray Flauta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes into the arena with One Republic - All The Right Moves blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pontes.
Pontes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Pontes fails with the takedown
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Pontes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliveira to the ground. Pontes is now in Oliveira's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oliveira trying to control the position here.
Pontes passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Pontes has control of the leg.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pontes is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Pontes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Pontes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Pontes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveira!
Pontes is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.
Pontes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontes is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Pontes is looking to improve his position.
Pontes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pontes gets full guard.
Pontes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Pontes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pontes is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Pontes is working from the bottom.
Oliveira advances nicely into full mount.
Oliveira looking to finish Pontes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pontes!
It looks like Diogo Pontes has been cut.
Pontes is looking to get to half guard.
Pontes tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira is landing with some decent strikes but Pontes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira wants to stand but Pontes is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Oliveira raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oliveira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pontes gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pontes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira postures up in Pontes's guard and throws a big left but Pontes blocks it.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Pontes.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pontes is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Pontes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diogo Pontes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pontes shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Pontes wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pontes tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodrigo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Pontes.
Knees to the body from Oliveira.
Pontes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oliveira scores a nice knee to the body.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Diogo Pontes's cut even more.
Oliveira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pontes's face.
A knee to the head by Oliveira.
Pontes is rocked!
The cut above Diogo Pontes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oliveira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pontes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pontes is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira lands a big knee to the head and Pontes goes down! Oliveira pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Oliveira!
Rodrigo Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares has chosen Flo Rida- 54321 as his entrance music. Jake Palhares acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Palhares !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njewel jabs at Palhares 's body.
Njewel connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Njewel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Njewel thumps Palhares with a low kick.
Njewel lands a high kick to the side of Palhares 's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Njewel dives into guard, looking to finish.
Palhares is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Palhares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Njewel escapes and throws Palhares 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Palhares is still in real trouble! Can Njewel finish him?
Njewel controls the position from side control.
Njewel is putting a hurting on Palhares here, landing some big shots from side control.
Njewel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Palhares down.
Njewel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palhares !
Palhares seems to have recovered his senses.
Njewel 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.
Palhares is looking to improve his position but Njewel isn't that keen on the idea.
Njewel controlling the pace for now.
Njewel wants to finish this one by submission but Palhares is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Njewel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Njewel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Palhares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njewel lands strikes from half guard.
Njewel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Palhares won't allow Njewel to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Njewel pulls his head out easily.
Njewel working over Palhares with some ground and pound. Palhares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Njewel controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Njewel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
Njewel is pressing down on Palhares 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palhares is holding on for now.
Njewel controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back.
Njewel tries to stand and escape but Palhares is controlling the position.
Njewel moves nicely into side control.
Njewel controlling from side mount.
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Njewel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Njewel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palhares defends it well.
Njewel uses his free foot to push down on Palhares 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Palhares .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njewel scoring with strikes but Palhares is staying in there.
Njewel tries to control but Palhares wriggling away.
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!
Palhares is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Njewel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares is squirming around, avoiding Njewel's attempts to control the action.
Njewel scoring with strikes but Palhares is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Njewel.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Njewel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Njewel scores with the left hand. Palhares knows he should have avoided that one.
Njewel scores with a jab to the body.
Martin Philippe Njewel is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Njewel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.
Njewel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Njewel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jake Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Njewel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Njewel tenderised Palhares 's leg. Palhares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Njewel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jake Palhares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Njewel. Palhares shrugs it off though.
Palhares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Njewel bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Palhares ! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares can't keep his opponent in guard - Njewel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Njewel works his way into side control.
Njewel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palhares !
Njewel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Njewel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palhares can do to turn this around?
Njewel unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Palhares wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Njewel celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Philippe Njewel!
After the big win, Martin Philippe Njewel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Roussimoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roussimoff has chosen Andre the giant tribute as his entrance music. Andre Roussimoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Hetfield's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Roussimoff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Roussimoff moves out of range.
Roussimoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to avoid it but Roussimoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetfield to the ground. Hetfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hetfield misses with a double jab.
Roussimoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Hetfield sprawls well. He's pushed Roussimoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roussimoff tries to clinch up.
Roussimoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hetfield as he avoids it easily.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Roussimoff.
Roussimoff closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield gets through Roussimoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roussimoff darts in trying to clinch
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. Roussimoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roussimoff fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussimoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roussimoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to avoid it but Roussimoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetfield to the ground. Hetfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roussimoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Hetfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roussimoff.
Andre Roussimoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Andre Roussimoff has been cut.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Hetfield as Roussimoff shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussimoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Hetfield sprawls well. He's pushed Roussimoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roussimoff is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hetfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Roussimoff.
Roussimoff looks winded!
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roussimoff under the eye.
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roussimoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Hetfield tries to sprawl out of it but Roussimoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hetfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hetfield waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Roussimoff. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Roussimoff to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Roussimoff is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hetfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hetfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hetfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage.
Roussimoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hetfield as he jumps to the side.
Hetfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roussimoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Roussimoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Hetfield.
Hetfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hetfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roussimoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield throws a nice looking combination but Roussimoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Hetfield throws a right hand that Roussimoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Roussimoff also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roussimoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Roussimoff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roussimoff showed some decent athleticism there.
Roussimoff is working for a kimura but Hetfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Hetfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roussimoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hetfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Hetfield is pressing down on Roussimoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roussimoff looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff has gone for a leg lock! Hetfield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roussimoff's guard.
Hetfield trying to control but Roussimoff is working from the bottom.
Hetfield stands and steps away. Roussimoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roussimoff.
Roussimoff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hetfield tries to bum rush Roussimoff with a series of wild strikes but Roussimoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roussimoff.
Roussimoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hetfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roussimoff clinches with his opponent.
Hetfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roussimoff has him pressed against the cage.
Hetfield tries to break free but Roussimoff pushes him back against the cage.
Roussimoff wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Roussimoff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roussimoff shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roussimoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hetfield circles away.
Hetfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roussimoff wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
Roussimoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Roussimoff pushes off an throws an elbow but Hetfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roussimoff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hetfield's defenses.
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roussimoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roussimoff throws a low kick but Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Roussimoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Roussimoff.
Hetfield lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hetfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussimoff can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussimoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with a jab. Roussimoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roussimoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage.
Hetfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hetfield works Roussimoff's body with a nice hook.
Roussimoff shoots for a takedown but Hetfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hetfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hetfield tests Roussimoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roussimoff is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roussimoff looks for a takedown but Hetfield sprawls well.
Hetfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Andre Roussimoff's cut even more.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roussimoff is defended easily by Hetfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a left that rocks Roussimoff and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hetfield dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Roussimoff regain composure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield wants to control but Roussimoff is keeping him busy.
Hetfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roussimoff, who protects the arm well.
Hetfield decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Roussimoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hetfield as he avoids it easily.
Hetfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Roussimoff misses.
Roussimoff moves into the clinch.
Roussimoff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hetfield is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff is working for takedown but Hetfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roussimoff backwards.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hetfield is trying to break the clinch but Roussimoff is controlling him.
Hetfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Roussimoff won't allow it.
Roussimoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hetfield's efforts to push away.
Hetfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roussimoff up against the cage.
Hetfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Roussimoff.
Hetfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roussimoff is keeping busy.
Hetfield is trying to push Roussimoff away but Roussimoff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roussimoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hetfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussimoff is working for takedown but Hetfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hetfield tries to break the clinch but Roussimoff is controlling the position.
Hetfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hetfield lands a left and a right that sends Roussimoff crashing to the canvas! Hetfield dives into mount looking to finish!
Hetfield is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roussimoff can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hetfield trying to control but Roussimoff is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hetfield gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hetfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Roussimoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Roussimoff misses.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roussimoff looks for a takedown but Hetfield sprawls well.
Roussimoff tries to clinch up but Hetfield circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage.
Hetfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hetfield misses with the combination.
Hetfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussimoff dives in and grabs Hetfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hetfield pushes down on Roussimoff's head and hops out.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Roussimoff.
Hetfield lands a right hook to the body.
Roussimoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Roussimoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hetfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roussimoff dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with a one two! Roussimoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
James Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Roussimoff has a takedown stuffed.
Roussimoff moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that Roussimoff avoids nicely.
Hetfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roussimoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roussimoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hetfield is fending him off so far but Roussimoff persists. Nope, Hetfield circles away and we're back to standing.
James Hetfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hetfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hetfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Roussimoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Roussimoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Hetfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roussimoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussimoff slips a jab and a cross from Hetfield.
Roussimoff moves to clinch but Hetfield breaks away
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Roussimoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hetfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that Roussimoff avoids nicely.
Hetfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Roussimoff should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roussimoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roussimoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roussimoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hetfield is trying to stand.
Roussimoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hetfield is just riding it out for now. Roussimoff eventually gives up the hold.
Hetfield trying to control but Roussimoff postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to get back to full guard.
Roussimoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hetfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hetfield is looking to improve his position.
Hetfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roussimoff is working away from the top position though.
Roussimoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Hetfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andre Roussimoff 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.
Hetfield trying to hold on to Roussimoff's head to control him but Roussimoff postures up.
Hetfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hetfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hetfield!
During a confident post fight interview, James Hetfield 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Vachon Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Le Petit Poisson. Mad Dog Vachon Ii is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Slevin.
Vachon Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vachon Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slevin to score with a decent uppercut.
Slevin with a hook.
Slevin throws a body punch but Vachon Ii moves out of range.
Slevin misses with a looping right.
Vachon Ii defending well as Slevin loads up on a big left hand.
Vachon Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slevin.
Vachon Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Slevin.
Slevin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slevin throws an off balance right hand
and Vachon Ii counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slevin's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin is looking to stand up but Vachon Ii isn't so interested in that idea.
Slevin is adopting a defensive guard.
Slevin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vachon Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vachon Ii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slevin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vachon Ii.
Vachon Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Slevin has wrist control.
Slevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vachon Ii is one step ahead there.
Slevin pulls Vachon Ii in close to prevent any damage.
Slevin looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Slevin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Slevin connects with a looping right hand.
Slevin misses with a lunging right hand
and Vachon Ii moves into the clinch.
Slevin throws a head punch that misses.
Vachon Ii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slevin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slevin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon Ii lands a left hand.
Slevin struggles to land a body shot inside as Vachon Ii controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vachon Ii fails to land.
Slevin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slevin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vachon Ii backwards.
Vachon Ii blocking some punches.
Vachon Ii working aggressively here.
Vachon Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vachon Ii blocking some punches.
Slevin prevents the takedown attempt.
Slevin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vachon Ii is breathing heavily.
Slevin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slevin misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vachon Ii misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin misses with a punch on the inside.
Vachon Ii blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Slevin.
Slevin scores with a shot to the side of Vachon Ii's head.
Slevin can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon Ii controls the action.
Slevin misses with a punch to the body.
Slevin lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon Ii is trying to drag Slevin to the mat but Slevin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Dog Vachon Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slevin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slevin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vachon Ii backwards.
Vachon Ii is working for takedown but Slevin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slevin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vachon Ii with a big uppercut! Vachon Ii tries to clinch up but Slevin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vachon Ii to the mat! Vachon Ii covers up and Slevin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Slevin!
Tony Slevin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niku Taku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora has chosen Nirvana - Lake of Fire as his entrance music. Danny Zamora is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niku Taku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taku blocks a leg kick.
Zamora throws out a leg kick but Taku moves out of range and Zamora only half commits.
Taku rushes Zamora and presses him up against the cage.
Taku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zamora throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Donk. Taku catches Zamora right on the button with a cross.
Zamora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taku throws a right and a left that Zamora avoids nicely.
Taku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zamora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zamora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamora swats away the attempt to clinch by Taku.
Zamora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taku dives in and grabs Zamora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zamora pushes down on Taku's head and hops out.
Nice body punch from Zamora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zamora cracks the inside of Taku's front leg.
Taku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zamora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Niku Taku has been cut.
Zamora connects with a body shot that sends Taku's belly button to the back.
Taku clinches up with Zamora and pushes him back against the cage.
Zamora keeps control of Taku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Zamora.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zamora.
Zamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taku's elbow.
Taku has Zamora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zamora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niku Taku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taku throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Zamora on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zamora gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zamora manages to break the clinch.
Zamora leaves Taku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taku tries to clinch but Zamora moves away
and Zamora counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zamora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taku.
Taku is breathing heavily.
Taku misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zamora lands a body shot.
Taku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zamora lands a jab to Taku's midsection.
Zamora scores with a kick to the body.
Zamora feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zamora slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zamora is stalling in the full guard.
Zamora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taku is keeping the position for now.
Zamora content to stall in guard here.
Zamora trying to control but Taku is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Danny Zamora.
Taku shoots in but no luck this time.
Taku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheers as Zamora lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taku doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zamora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zamora scores with a decent looking hook.
Zamora throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zamora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taku manages to avoid it.
That kick from Zamora tenderised Taku's leg. Taku is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zamora scores with a nice body kick.
Zamora scores with a takedown into Taku's guard.
Zamora advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Zamora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niku Taku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zamora sizes up Taku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Danny Zamora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zamora walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zamora scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taku doesn't seem bothered though.
Taku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zamora swivels and escapes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Taku. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Taku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zamora is fending him off so far but Taku persists. Nope, Zamora circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niku Taku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taku slaps away a takedown attempt from Zamora, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zamora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zamora. That one must have hurt.
Zamora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zamora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taku somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taku drives through with a takedown into Zamora's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora trying to control the position here.
Zamora manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zamora controlling the pace for now.
Taku takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamora wants to control the pace but Taku is squirming around nicely.
Zamora content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Taku that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zamora sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zamora controlling the position easily from mount.
Zamora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamora lands a heavy elbow.
Taku is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zamora wants to control the action but instead Taku gets a body lock and reverses into Zamora's guard! Nice work!
Taku preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taku is fighting to break Zamora's control of his arms but Zamora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taku trying to control but Zamora is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Niku Taku wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zamora looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zamora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zamora.
Taku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taku shoots in for a double leg but Zamora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zamora throws a head kick that misses.
Zamora scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Taku as Zamora shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Zamora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niku Taku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zamora.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zamora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taku.
Zamora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taku.
Zamora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taku.
Zamora lands a nice hook to Taku's body. Taku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zamora scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zamora in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Taku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is putting a hurting on Taku here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zamora wants to control but Taku is keeping him busy.
Zamora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taku takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zamora lands a decent elbow from side control.
Taku is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora staying calm.
Taku can't do much from the bottom here.
Zamora is looking to take a break and control but Taku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taku can't do much from the bottom here.
Zamora is looking to take a break and control but Taku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taku is pushing Zamora's head away, looking to escape. Zamora manages to hold on to the position though.
Taku is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zamora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zamora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danny Zamora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamora.
Zamora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taku misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niku Taku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zamora.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zamora - that will leave a mark!
Zamora looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taku is fending him off so far but Zamora persists. Nope, Taku circles away and we're back to standing.
Niku Taku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taku fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Zamora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zamora 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Zamora!
Danny Zamora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Belmonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmonte comes to the cage accompanied by Los Lobos - Cancion Del Mariachi. Tiago Renato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrigo Belmonte's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodrigo Belmonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renato, right into the meat.
Renato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belmonte.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Renato is looking to chop away at Belmonte's legs.
Renato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belmonte lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Belmonte thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Belmonte.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belmonte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belmonte takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Belmonte's head but Belmonte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmonte moves in looking to clinch but Renato pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmonte. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmonte throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Renato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belmonte circles away quickly and effectively.
Renato misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmonte sizes up Renato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodrigo Belmonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmonte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belmonte scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Belmonte to work.
Renato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belmonte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Renato.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Belmonte moves away and avoids it.
Belmonte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renato.
Renato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belmonte misses with a two punch combination.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato throws a body punch but Belmonte moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmonte lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato misses with a looping left.
Belmonte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belmonte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Belmonte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato works the jab nicely.
Renato tries a head kick but it misses.
Belmonte cracks Renato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belmonte throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Renato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Renato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belmonte misses the jab.
A jab from Renato misses.
Belmonte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Renato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belmonte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renato doesn't seem bothered though.
Belmonte scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Belmonte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belmonte.
Belmonte throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Belmonte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belmonte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belmonte throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato takes one on the button.
Renato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belmonte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belmonte throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmonte.
Belmonte misses with a straight right.
Belmonte misses with an uppercut. Renato saw that one coming.
Renato misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmonte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmonte tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Belmonte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato cracks Belmonte with an open hand slap.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Belmonte.
Renato looks to land a combination but Belmonte avoids it well.
Belmonte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmonte.
Renato throws a jab but it's blocked by Belmonte.
Belmonte throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Belmonte.
Belmonte looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belmonte cracks a nice hook into Renato's ribs.
Belmonte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Renato blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Belmonte will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmonte tries a head kick but it misses.
Belmonte just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo Belmonte is winning the standup battle so far.
Belmonte misses the jab.
Belmonte slips under a jab from Renato.
Renato connects with a crisp jab.
Renato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belmonte doesn't seem bothered though.
Renato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belmonte avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belmonte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato wants to slow Belmonte down by chopping away at his legs.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Belmonte is predictable there
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.
Belmonte is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Belmonte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmonte misses with a straight right.
Belmonte seems to have got his legs back now.
Belmonte throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side.
Belmonte defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Renato throws a low kick but Belmonte avoids it.
Belmonte lands a slapping body shot.
Belmonte throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Renato blocks the low kick.
Good work by Renato as he checks the leg kick.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belmonte misses the shot to the body.
Belmonte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmonte.
Renato swings for the body but Belmonte moves out of range.
Belmonte missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belmonte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belmonte misses with a left hand
and Renato counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
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!
Belmonte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belmonte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Belmonte blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belmonte 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belmonte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belmonte misses with a looping left.
Renato thuds his right hand into Belmonte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belmonte checks a leg kick.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belmonte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belmonte is out of range.
Belmonte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Belmonte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato cracks Belmonte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belmonte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Belmonte.
Renato lunges at Belmonte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belmonte's hand.
Renato slips under a jab.
A jab from Belmonte does it's job there.
Renato lands a big uppercut and Belmonte crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belmonte looks OK. Renato waves Belmonte back to his feet!
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!
Belmonte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belmonte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Belmonte.
Belmonte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Renato throws out a leg kick but Belmonte moves out of range and Renato only half commits.
Belmonte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renato doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmonte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Belmonte.
Belmonte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belmonte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Renato on the side of the head.
Renato misses with a looping left.
Renato avoids the body shot from Belmonte.
Renato with a jab.
Belmonte misses with a straight right.
Belmonte clobbers Renato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato tries a low kick but Belmonte avoids it.
Renato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmonte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belmonte misses with a right hand
and Renato counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renato takes a swing at Belmonte's ribcage but misses.
Belmonte missing with a left hand there. Renato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belmonte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renato misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belmonte looks up at the clock. Bad move! Renato lands a right hand from hell, dropping Belmonte. Renato pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger comes to the cage accompanied by Body Rott. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki moves forwards but Clam Digger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clam Digger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clam Digger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clam Digger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kawasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clam Digger walks away with a smile on his face. Kawasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kawasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clam Digger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clam Digger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kawasaki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clam Digger walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kawasaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Clam Digger swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kawasaki's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Clam Digger!
Terrance Clam Digger retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Terrance Clam Digger, 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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