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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreas Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toma Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahara catches Reinhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick from Takahara lands but Reinhardt takes it in his stride.
It looks like Andreas Reinhardt has been cut.
Reinhardt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Takahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahara.
Nice cross by Takahara.
Reinhardt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahara moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahara throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Reinhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt misses with a hook. Takahara ducked under it nicely.
Reinhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinhardt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahara misses with a takedown attempt - Reinhardt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinhardt.
Andreas Reinhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt looks to land a left hand but Takahara moved out of range nicely.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Takahara.
Takahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahara misses with a head kick.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahara.
Reinhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahara manages to avoid it.
Takahara throws a nice head kick!
Takahara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Reinhardt misses its intended target.
A big right from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt connects with a single shot there.
Takahara stuns Reinhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinhardt throws a shot from downtown. Takahara moves away and avoids it.
Takahara lands a nice hook to Reinhardt's body. Reinhardt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Reinhardt misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reinhardt on the side of the head.
Takahara lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahara.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Takahara.
Reinhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahara.
Reinhardt throws a hook but Takahara blocks it.
Reinhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahara.
Takahara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahara's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takahara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reinhardt's head.
Reinhardt throws a right hand that misses
letting Takahara counter with a right hand.
Reinhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahara closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt prevents the takedown attempt.
Takahara scores a nice knee to the body.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch.
Takahara avoids the body shot from Reinhardt.
Takahara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reinhardt misses with the combination.
A jab from Takahara finds it's way through Reinhardt's defenses.
Reinhardt swings for the body but Takahara moves out of range.
Reinhardt loads up on a big right hand but Takahara slips the punch.
Takahara connects with a body shot that sends Reinhardt's belly button to the back.
Takahara scores with a hook.
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!
Reinhardt misses with a hook
and Takahara counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Takahara! Reinhardt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toma Takahara!
After winning the bout, Toma Takahara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Ivanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itsik Obas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Perfect Gentelman. This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksim Ivanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itsik Obas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obas moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Obas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivanski wants to take the fight to the mat but Obas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Obas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanski avoids it.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obas lands an elbow just above Ivanski 's eye.
It looks like Maksim Ivanski has been cut.
Ivanski blocks an elbow strike from Obas.
Ivanski has hold of one of Obas's legs. Obas is fighting the takedown attempt but Ivanski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obas is pulling down on Ivanski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanski, at least for the moment.
Obas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obas working a defensive guard here.
Obas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obas looking for a sweep. Not yet Obas, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsik Obas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanski looking for a takedown.
Obas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Ivanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obas after a bit of a struggle.
Obas throws an elbow that misses.
Ivanski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Obas managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanski.
Obas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obas lands an elbow just above Ivanski 's eye.
Obas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanski.
Ivanski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Obas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Ivanski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ivanski working the strikes but Obas uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Obas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanski's back!
Ivanski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obas's guard. Nice work there by Ivanski.
Ivanski stopping the sweep attempt from Obas.
Ivanski working some strikes from top position.
Ivanski wants to stand but Obas is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obas pulls Ivanski in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanski preventing the sweep.
Ivanski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanski postures up in Obas's guard and throws a big left but Obas blocks it.
Ivanski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanski throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanski is looking to work some ground and pound but Obas has wrist control.
Ivanski won't allow Obas to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanski stopping the sweep attempt from Obas.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obas is on top in guard.
Obas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obas is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanski has wrist control.
Obas wants to stand but Ivanski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ivanski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Maksim Ivanski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maksim Ivanski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obas. Ivanski shrugs it off though.
Ivanski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obas avoids it really well and circles away.
Obas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Obas.
Obas moves into range and clinches up with Ivanski.
Obas working Ivanski over with knees to the body.
Ivanski can't find room to land a body shot as Obas controls the action.
Obas misses with an elbow strike.
Obas trying to land knees to the body.
Obas stops a takedown attempt from Ivanski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Obas.
Obas lands an elbow that stopped Ivanski in his tracks for a moment.
Ivanski takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obas lands a nice elbow.
Ivanski avoids the elbow strike from Obas, against the cage.
Ivanski jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obas gets to his feet - Ivanski follows without any prompting.
Obas throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanski moves out of range easily.
Ivanski rushes Obas and presses him up against the cage.
Obas lands an elbow inside that Ivanski shrugs off.
Ivanski jumps guard but Obas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Ivanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obas lands an elbow inside.
Obas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Itsik Obas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obas gets underhooks to prevent Ivanski's takedown attempt.
Obas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ivanski manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanski 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.
Obas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ivanski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanski's head.
Ivanski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obas is in close to Ivanski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obas trying to control but Ivanski is working from the bottom.
Obas wanted to stand there but Ivanski had control of the position.
Obas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Obas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ivanski working for a triangle but Obas defends it easily.
Maksim Ivanski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obas landing some decent shots from guard.
Obas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obas is in close to Ivanski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obas throwing strikes but missing.
Obas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obas won't allow Ivanski to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ivanski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Itsik Obas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Obas wants to clinch up but Ivanski keeps it at a distance.
Ivanski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ivanski swats away the attempt to clinch by Obas.
Ivanski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Obas defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanski misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obas darts in and clinches Ivanski up against the cage.
Ivanski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ivanski manages to end up in side control.
Ivanski is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itsik Obas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksim Ivanski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ivanski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obas swivels and escapes.
Ivanski closes the distance and clinches.
Obas lands a damaging elbow.
Obas lands an elbow just above Ivanski 's eye.
Obas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Obas lands a knee to the body.
Obas lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obas lands a knee to the body.
Obas lands a nice elbow.
Obas lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanski won't want to take too many of those.
Obas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ivanski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanski's defenses.
Obas lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obas lands an elbow inside.
Obas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ivanski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Obas lands a knee to the body.
Obas is struggling to control the position.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanski's defenses.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obas lands an elbow just above Ivanski 's eye.
Obas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Obas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivanski is keeping busy.
Ivanski tries to pull guard but Obas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivanski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Obas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Ivanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanski takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Obas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obas lands a nice elbow.
Obas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obas lands an elbow inside that Ivanski shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Obas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ivanski's brow.
Ivanski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Obas avoiding damage.
Obas is looking to control Ivanski's arms but Ivanski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obas has his back to the cage.
Obas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obas wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Obas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ivanski's brow.
Ivanski avoiding damage as Obas throws knees to the body.
Ivanski takes an elbow to the temple.
Obas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivanski is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanski's defenses.
Maksim Ivanski's cut is getting worse.
Obas crunches a lovely knee into Ivanski's ribcage.
A short right from Ivanski on the inside.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanski's defenses.
Obas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Obas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivanski takes an elbow to the temple.
Obas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obas lands an elbow that stopped Ivanski in his tracks for a moment.
Obas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Obas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Obas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Obas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ivanski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ivanski takes an elbow to the temple.
Obas lands a damaging elbow.
Obas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanski's defenses.
Ivanski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Obas lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanski won't want to take too many of those.
Obas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanski's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Obas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees to the body from Obas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itsik Obas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itsik Obas!
During a confident post fight interview, Itsik Obas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazunori Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Watson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ishii misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ishii.
Ishii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ishii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ishii blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ishii fails to land.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Ishii controls the action.
Watson blocking some punches.
A short right from Ishii on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishii.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Ishii controls the action.
Watson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
Ishii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishii lunges at Watson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watson's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Ishii misses
and Watson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ishii really felt that one!
Watson swings for the body but Ishii moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Ishii. Those never looked like landing.
Ishii misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson clinches.
Watson cracks Ishii with a nice body shot.
Watson trying to control the position but instead, Ishii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watson into the cage.
Watson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ishii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishii struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ishii.
Ishii scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishii misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson prevents a body shot from Ishii.
Ishii is trying to stall.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishii looking to stall.
Watson scores with a shot to the side of Ishii's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ishii!
Ishii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson 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.
Watson thuds a left hand into Ishii's body.
Ishii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishii.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson checks the leg kick.
Ishii moves away from the strike by Watson.
Ishii jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Ishii staying out of range there.
Ishii checks a leg kick.
Watson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ishii throws a low kick, looking for Watson's leg but Watson calmly moves out of range.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ishii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishii lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Ishii's defenses.
A cross from Ishii lands.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ishii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishii.
Watson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ishii misses with a leg kick
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ishii scores with a head kick. Watson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ishii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ishii lunges at Watson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watson's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson slips under a jab from Ishii.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Ishii's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Ishii's head back.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Ishii's defenses.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Ishii.
Kazunori Ishii is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishii throws a solid leg kick but Watson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishii.
Watson lands a front kick.
Ishii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Ishii - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson throws a series of punches but Ishii avoids them all with ease.
Ishii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Ishii settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii throws a body kick that misses.
Ishii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Ishii misses with a leg kick.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ishii to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ishii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watson throws out the jab.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishii looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ishii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ishii misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ishii's calf.
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Ishii's leg but Ishii calmly moves out of range.
Watson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ishii lands a lovely overhand right.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Ishii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ishii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ishii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ishii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ishii throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishii throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii misses with a body shot.
Ishii throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson lands a body shot.
Watson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishii lands a nice shot that snaps Watson's head back.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson moves forwards but Ishii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishii checks it well.
Ishii lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.
Watson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ishii counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Ishii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ishii scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ishii lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Watson thumps Ishii with a low kick.
Watson catches Ishii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ishii misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii misses with a body kick.
Ishii delivers a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Watson.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ishii throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ishii is out of range and Watson settles back down.
The fighters circling - Ishii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Ishii moves out of range easily.
Ishii checks a low kick from Watson.
Ishii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ishii avoids the body shot from Watson.
Ishii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Ishii thows a body kick. Watson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Watson feints and then cracks Ishii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ishii down.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishii was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson avoids the body shot from Ishii.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ishii takes a step back to recover.
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishii.
Watson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishii ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Ishii throws a series of strikes that have Watson backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson lands a jab to Ishii's midsection.
Watson scores with a nice head shot.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Ishii misses.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishii misses with a low kick.
Ishii looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ishii lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson has Ishii pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ishii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watson lands an uppercut.
Watson has Ishii pressed against the cage, preventing Ishii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
Ishii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Watson blocks a body shot from Ishii.
Ishii lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ishii throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Ishii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ishii effectively controlling the action here.
Ishii misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishii misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Watson.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Watson!
Paul Watson very nearly forgot to thank Project Mayhem amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samurai Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov has chosen BLUNT - Raggae All Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Samurai Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jack.
Kharitonov looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Kharitonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Jack throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jack.
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kharitonov on the side of the head.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kharitonov's calf.
Jack throws a body punch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Jack connects with a body shot that sends Kharitonov's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Jack.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body punch.
Kharitonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kharitonov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jack if he has to take too many more of those.
Samurai Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharitonov. That one must have hurt.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
Jack throws the left hand but Kharitonov avoids the punch easily.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack is looking to slow Kharitonov down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack throws a low kick but Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kharitonov.
It looks like Samurai Jack has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kharitonov.
A clash of legs there as Kharitonov blocks the low kick.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kharitonov misses with a looping left.
Kharitonov lands a jab to Jack's midsection.
Nice body punch from Jack.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Kharitonov slips the punch.
Kharitonov checks a low kick from Jack.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kharitonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jack's calf.
Jack works the jab nicely.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Kharitonov checks a low kick from Jack.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Jack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kharitonov cracks the inside of Jack's front leg.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kharitonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack is looking to score with low kicks.
Kharitonov throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a low kick, right behind Kharitonov 's knee.
Jack clobbers Kharitonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kharitonov has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Jack lands a nice hook to Kharitonov's body. Kharitonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
Kharitonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kharitonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack thuds his right hand into Kharitonov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack thumps Kharitonov with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Kharitonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
Kharitonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samurai Jack's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jack looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kharitonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Jack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Kharitonov ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack is looking to slow Kharitonov down with leg kicks.
Jack blocks a low kick nicely.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharitonov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kharitonov under the eye.
A nice combination there by Kharitonov.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Kharitonov lands.
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kharitonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack is rocked!
Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kharitonov tries to land a leg kick but Jack saw it coming and moves away.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack walks into a straight right hand from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kharitonov - just one landing.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Kharitonov saw it coming and moves away.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kharitonov avoids the head kick by Jack.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
Kharitonov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharitonov is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Jack misses.
Jack is looking to score with low kicks.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Kharitonov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jack finds it's way round the side to connect with Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack motions for Kharitonov to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack 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.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kharitonov. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov motions for Jack to come forward. Kharitonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack lands with a shot to the body.
Kharitonov swinging wildly here.
Jack blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Jack misses with a hook
and Kharitonov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack throws a jab when Kharitonov was well out of range.
Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Jack misses.
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jack's calf.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Jack avoids it.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samurai Jack's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kharitonov walks into a stiff left hand from Jack.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kharitonov there.
Kharitonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kharitonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack scores with a jab. Kharitonov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kharitonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Kharitonov tries to score with a low kick but Jack moves his leg out of the way.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kharitonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Jack avoids it.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kharitonov counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov slips a jab from Jack.
Kharitonov scores with a push kick.
Kharitonov feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Kharitonov thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack scores with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Kharitonov misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Kharitonov.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Kharitonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack misses with a low kick as Kharitonov jumps back.
Kharitonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kharitonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Jack.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kharitonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kharitonov tries to land a leg kick but Jack saw it coming and moves away.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Kharitonov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jack.
Kharitonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jack connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kharitonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jack checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Samurai Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack tries to work over Kharitonov's front leg with a kick but Kharitonov checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kharitonov.
Well Kharitonov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
An out of breath Vladimir Kharitonov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Corgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pusha T feat. Rick Ross - Millions kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Corgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Player throws a push kick but Corgan slaps the foot to one side.
Corgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Player throws a body punch but Corgan moves out of range.
Player looks to score with a jab to the body but Corgan is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Player.
Corgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Player wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Player misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corgan tries to clinch but Player moves away
letting Player counter with a right hand.
Player looks for the body kick but Corgan saw that one coming.
Player throws a lazy head kick
letting Corgan counter with a right hand.
Corgan blocks a head kick by Player.
Player lands a lovely overhand right.
Player throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Player keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corgan slips under a jab from Player.
Corgan avoids the head kick by Player.
Corgan 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.
Player swats away the attempt to clinch by Corgan.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Player circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Player.
Corgan is looking to clinch but Player is avoiding it.
Corgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Player paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Player throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Player thinking.
Corgan tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
Player throws a poor cross that misses
and Corgan counters with a low kick, right behind Player 's knee.
Corgan tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
Player waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Player takes a swing at Corgan's ribcage but misses.
Player swats away the attempt to clinch by Corgan.
Player swings for the body but Corgan moves out of range.
Player throws a lazy body kick
and Corgan counters with a low kick, right behind Player 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player circles away from the clinch attempt
and Player counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corgan drives through and clinches with Player against the cage.
Corgan trying to control the position but instead, Player has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corgan into the cage.
Corgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corgan tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corgan tries to clinch up
and Player counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corgan tries to clinch there but Player circles away.
Corgan wants to clinch.
Corgan tries to clinch there but Player circles away.
Corgan avoids a kick to the body.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
Player comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Player circles away.
Player throws a sloppy head kick and Corgan moves out of range easily.
Corgan wants to clinch up but Player keeps it at a distance.
Player circles away from the clinch attempt
and Player counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with a body shot
and Corgan counters with a good low kick that Player was not able to check.
Player jabs Corgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Player throws a jab when Corgan was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player swings widly with a right hand
and Corgan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Player throws a body kick that misses
and Corgan counters with a two punch combo.
Player fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Player looks to land a left hand but Corgan moved out of range nicely.
Player misses with an uppercut
and Corgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Player swats away the attempt to clinch by Corgan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Player circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Player.
Corgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Player will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Player keeps the fight on the outside.
Player throws a lazy right hand but Corgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Player.
Corgan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Player counters with a leg kick.
Corgan slips a straight right by Player.
Corgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Player lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Player circles away.
Corgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Billy Corgan has been cut.
Player throws a hook to the side of Corgan's head but Corgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Player throws a sloppy body shot
and Corgan counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player throws a low kick, looking for Corgan's leg but Corgan calmly moves out of range.
Player pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corgan wants to clinch up but Player keeps it at a distance.
Corgan tries to clinch up.
Player fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corgan checks it well.
Player connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Player. That snapped Corgan's head back.
Corgan tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
Player looks to throw a body kick
and Corgan counters with a nice body shot.
Player misses with a lunging right hand
and Corgan counters with a good low kick that Player was not able to check.
Corgan ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Player scores with a jab.
Corgan avoids the body shot from Player.
Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corgan tries to clinch but Player is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a front kick aimed at Corgan's knee but Corgan avoids it well.
Corgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player misses with an uppercut. Corgan saw that one coming.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Corgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corgan wants to clinch up but Player keeps it at a distance.
Corgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Player throws a lazy right hand but Corgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corgan wants to clinch.
Player misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Player swings for the body but Corgan moves out of range.
Corgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
Player scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Player misses.
Player fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Player lands with a good body shot.
Corgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Player paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corgan.
Corgan slips a jab from Player.
Corgan avoids the body shot from Player.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Player throws a poor cross that misses
and Corgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Corgan.
Player throws a low kick, looking for Corgan's leg but Corgan calmly moves out of range.
Player scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Player circles away.
Player throws a head kick that misses.
Player misses with a left hand
and Corgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Player throws a shot from downtown. Corgan moves away and avoids it.
Player throws the left hand but Corgan avoids the punch easily.
Player throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Player manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corgan wants to clinch.
Corgan tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Corgan's cut.
That's time! Corgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Corgan ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Corgan moves out of range of the body kick from Player.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
Corgan closes the distance and clinches.
Corgan digs a right hand underneath Player's ribcage. Player let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corgan lands a body punch.
A short left from Corgan.
Corgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Player circles away.
Player misses with a left hand
and Corgan counters with a nice leg kick.
Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Corgan tries to clinch there but Player circles away.
Corgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corgan tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
Corgan moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Corgan.
Corgan pushes Player back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player misses with a body punch.
Player swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Player struggles to land a body shot inside as Corgan controls his hands.
Corgan wants to stall.
Corgan blocking some punches.
Player keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Corgan's efforts to push away.
Corgan slowing the pace effectively.
Player works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Player misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corgan scores with a shot to the side of Player's head.
Corgan lands an uppercut.
A short right from Player on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Player throws a head punch that misses.
Corgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billy Corgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player lands with a right to the head.
Corgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Corgan.
Player's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Player tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corgan working hard to break the clinch.
Player gets through Corgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corgan is rocked!
Player lands a nice shot to the body.
Player fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billy Corgan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Player can't find room to land a body shot as Corgan controls the action.
Player struggles to land a body shot inside as Corgan controls his hands.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Corgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corgan tries to clinch but Player is having none of it.
Player lands a head shot.
Oh Corgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Player ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Corgan's jaw. Corgan's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Player does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Player!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Player thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Houellebecq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houellebecq has chosen The Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
135 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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140 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Houellebecq!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houellebecq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gushiken moves away.
Gushiken throws a shot to the body.
Houellebecq misses with an uppercut. Gushiken saw that one coming.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gushiken tests Houellebecq's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Gushiken misses.
Gushiken jabs Houellebecq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gushiken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houellebecq misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Houellebecq. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houellebecq.
Houellebecq tried to score with a low kick but Gushiken checks it.
Gushiken works Houellebecq's body with a nice hook.
Gushiken moves out of range of the body kick from Houellebecq.
Nice defenses there by Houellebecq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gushiken throws a good cross that connects.
Houellebecq throws a solid leg kick but Gushiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Houellebecq.
Gushiken cracks Houellebecq with an open hand slap.
Gushiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gushiken. Those never looked like landing.
Houellebecq moves out of range as Gushiken strikes.
A left and a right from Houellebecq both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gushiken misses the target.
Houellebecq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gushiken's calf.
Gushiken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gushiken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Houellebecq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Gushiken takes a swing at Houellebecq's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Houellebecq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
Houellebecq connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gushiken momentarily.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Houellebecq coming out on top.
Gushiken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
Some bone on bone action there as Gushiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Houellebecq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houellebecq is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gushiken moves out of range of the leg kick from Houellebecq.
Gushiken throws a right and a left that Houellebecq avoids nicely.
Houellebecq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houellebecq. Gushiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houellebecq does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gushiken goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gushiken checks a low kick from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Gushiken drives through and clinches with Houellebecq against the cage.
Houellebecq lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houellebecq.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq throws a solid leg kick but Gushiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Houellebecq.
Houellebecq throws a nice inside leg kick.
Houellebecq tries to land a leg kick but Gushiken saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Gushiken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houellebecq doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houellebecq pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range and Houellebecq settles back down.
Gushiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gushiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houellebecq throws out a leg kick but Gushiken moves out of range and Houellebecq only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houellebecq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houellebecq fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gushiken checks it well.
Good work by Gushiken as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Houellebecq dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gushiken scores with a sloppy right hand. Houellebecq should have avoided that one.
Houellebecq tries to land a front kick but Gushiken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Houellebecq, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Houellebecq 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 Gushiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gushiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Gushiken as he checks the leg kick.
Houellebecq connects with a leg kick. Gushiken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq blocks a jab.
Gushiken thuds a left hand into Houellebecq's body.
Houellebecq looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gushiken blocks the low kick.
Houellebecq throws a low kick, looking for Gushiken's leg but Gushiken calmly moves out of range.
Houellebecq tries a head kick but it misses.
Houellebecq goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Houellebecq walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gushiken digs a good body shot into Houellebecq's ribs.
Gushiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Houellebecq misses the target.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Gushiken catches Houellebecq with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houellebecq misses with a kick to the body.
Houellebecq lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken with a jab.
Houellebecq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Houellebecq takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gushiken avoids the head kick by Houellebecq.
Gushiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gushiken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houellebecq lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gushiken takes a step back to recover.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Houellebecq slips a straight right by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
Houellebecq throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq throws the kick towards the body but Gushiken avoids it.
Gushiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houellebecq throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houellebecq drops his hands momentarily and Gushiken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houellebecq throws a front kick that sends Gushiken stumbling back into the cage.
Gushiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houellebecq. Houellebecq obviously looking to wear him down.
Gushiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houellebecq. Houellebecq obviously looking to wear him down.
Gushiken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Houellebecq rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gushiken counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Houellebecq finds it's way through Gushiken's defenses.
Houellebecq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Houellebecq misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq misses with a right hand
and Gushiken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gushiken looks to throw the jab but Houellebecq is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Houellebecq misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houellebecq stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gushiken slips under a jab.
Houellebecq defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Houellebecq slips under a jab.
Houellebecq throws a quick inside leg kick.
Houellebecq looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Houellebecq throws a body punch but Gushiken moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houellebecq buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Houellebecq.
Houellebecq on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Houellebecq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gushiken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gushiken misses with a few strikes there.
Houellebecq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houellebecq throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gushiken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Houellebecq motions for Gushiken to come forward. Houellebecq throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Houellebecq scores with a leg kick.
Houellebecq misses with a wild body shot.
Houellebecq moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gushiken moves out of range of the body kick from Houellebecq.
Gushiken swings for the body but Houellebecq moves out of range.
Houellebecq is looking to score with low kicks.
Gushiken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houellebecq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gushiken's sensitive parts.
Houellebecq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gushiken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Houellebecq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gushiken checks a leg kick nicely.
Gushiken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Houellebecq defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Gushiken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gushiken moves out of range as Houellebecq throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Gushiken.
Good work by Gushiken as he checks the leg kick.
Gushiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq throws out a leg kick but Gushiken moves out of range and Houellebecq only half commits.
Houellebecq walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gushiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Houellebecq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gushiken's calf.
Houellebecq scoring well with a low kick there.
Houellebecq throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Gushiken misses.
Gushiken slips a jab and a cross from Houellebecq.
Gushiken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houellebecq throws a leg kick that misses.
Houellebecq is looking to chop away at Gushiken's legs.
Yoko Gushiken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Gushiken.
Houellebecq thuds his shin into the meat of Gushiken's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Gushiken misses its intended target.
Houellebecq misses with a head kick.
Gushiken checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Houellebecq. That's going to slow Gushiken down.
Gushiken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Houellebecq.
Gegard Houellebecq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Houellebecq moves out of range as Gushiken strikes.
Gushiken jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gushiken needs to keep his hands up - Houellebecq had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Houellebecq. That's going to slow Gushiken down.
Houellebecq misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken throws an overhand right that lands on Houellebecq's shoulder, as Houellebecq tries to avoid the shot.
Gushiken throws a body punch but Houellebecq moves out of range.
Houellebecq slips a jab from Gushiken.
Good standup being displayed there by Houellebecq as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Gushiken misses.
Houellebecq throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houellebecq thows a body shot but no joy.
Houellebecq throws a head kick that misses.
Houellebecq throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the body
and Houellebecq counters with a leg kick.
Gushiken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houellebecq at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houellebecq throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Houellebecq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Houellebecq 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Houellebecq!
A very excited looking Gegard Houellebecq made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chase Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bickle lands a head shot.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Rollins misses with a straight left.
Bickle tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rollins connects with a looping right hand.
Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bickle 's hands.
Rollins needs to keep his hands up - Bickle had a free shot at his head there.
Bickle clinches up with Rollins and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Rollins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bickle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rollins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollins.
Bickle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Bickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rollins doesn't seem phased though.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Rollins.
Bickle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bickle takes one to the side of the head.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle blocks the body kick.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Bickle moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Rollins misses.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollins 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 Bickle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bickle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rollins lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bickle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rollins is trying to force a seperation but Bickle has the dominant position.
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bickle tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Bickle . No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Bickle scores with a spinning back kick!
Bickle moves away from the strike by Rollins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins tries to score with a low kick but Bickle moves his leg out of the way.
Bickle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bickle lands an overhand right.
A jab from Rollins misses.
Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rollins misses with a low kick.
Rollins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bickle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bickle , right into the meat.
A left lands for Rollins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bickle is able to avoid easily.
Rollins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bickle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rollins won't allow Bickle to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bickle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bickle trying to control the position here.
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 Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bickle throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle slips under a jab from Rollins.
A big right from Rollins misses.
Rollins misses with an uppercut. Bickle saw that one coming.
Bickle lands a jab to Rollins's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Bickle .
Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rollins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bickle . Bickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Rollins misses
and Bickle counters by moving into the clinch.
Rollins is trying to force a seperation but Bickle has the dominant position.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickle has double underhooks.
Bickle has Rollins pressed against the cage, preventing Rollins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bickle scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Bickle presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins wants to take the fight to the mat but Bickle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rollins is trying to break free.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Bickle .
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins is trying to push Bickle away but Bickle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rollins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Bickle .
Rollins blocks a body shot from Bickle .
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle is pressed up against the cage. Rollins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bickle down to the mat. Bickle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Rollins.
Rollins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Rollins coming out on top.
Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rollins needs to keep his hands up - Bickle had a free shot at his head there.
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Rollins is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Bickle down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bickle 's head backwards.
Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Rollins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle defending well as Rollins loads up on a big left hand.
Bickle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollins misses with a leg kick
and Bickle counters by moving into the clinch.
Rollins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bickle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bickle feints and then cracks Rollins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rollins down.
Bickle gets caught napping as Rollins dives in and scores a takedown. Bickle manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bickle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rollins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bickle 's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rollins!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bickle slips under a jab from Rollins.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Bickle misses.
Bickle misses with a body kick.
Rollins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bickle .
Bickle drives through and clinches with Rollins against the cage.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Rollins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bickle is defending well.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rollins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rollins.
Rollins is trying to force a seperation but Bickle has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Bickle .
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle .
Bickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bickle tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins is trying to push Bickle away but Bickle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bickle prevents Rollins from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle .
Bickle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle 's elbow.
Bickle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Bickle .
Bickle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bickle .
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not.
Bickle lands with a right to the head.
Rollins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
Rollins working hard to break the clinch.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Rollins misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Rollins.
Bickle prevents the takedown attempt.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bickle scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looking for a takedown.
Rollins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bickle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rollins tries to stall but Bickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Bickle does it's job there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rollins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Bickle cracks Rollins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chase Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bickle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bickle , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Travis Bickle !
Travis Bickle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu's entrance music is Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer . A fine choice. Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Monster by Skillet. On his way into the cage it seems that Tatti Tasapaksu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monty Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Tasapaksu. Beautiful body shot.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tasapaksu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick.
Tasapaksu misses with a body shot.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Tasapaksu scores with a leg kick.
Brown avoids the head kick by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
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!
Tasapaksu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tasapaksu ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Tasapaksu connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tasapaksu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tasapaksu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Brown.
Tasapaksu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tasapaksu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tasapaksu is looking to clinch.
Tasapaksu looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Tasapaksu throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tasapaksu lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tasapaksu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Tasapaksu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Tasapaksu saw that one coming.
Tasapaksu connects with a looping right hand.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tasapaksu.
Brown cracks Tasapaksu with a good jab.
Tasapaksu has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow strike.
Brown is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tasapaksu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brown.
Tasapaksu trying to land knees to the body.
Tasapaksu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Tasapaksu has double underhooks.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tasapaksu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Tasapaksu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
It looks like Monty Brown has been cut.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tasapaksu lands with a light punch inside.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tasapaksu after a bit of a struggle.
Tasapaksu has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tasapaksu tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tasapaksu scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Tasapaksu is controlling the position.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Tasapaksu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Tasapaksu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Tasapaksu.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tasapaksu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown looks winded!
Tasapaksu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tasapaksu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tasapaksu jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Brown.
Tasapaksu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasapaksu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Tatti Tasapaksu is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
Tasapaksu cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tasapaksu's hands.
Tasapaksu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tasapaksu keeps moving.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tasapaksu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tasapaksu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tasapaksu is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tasapaksu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu working a defensive guard here.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tatti Tasapaksu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tasapaksu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tasapaksu is looking to clinch.
Brown takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasapaksu lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tasapaksu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Tasapaksu throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Tasapaksu digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Tasapaksu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasapaksu connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Tasapaksu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tasapaksu throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tasapaksu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tasapaksu. That's going to slow Brown down.
Tasapaksu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tasapaksu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Tasapaksu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tasapaksu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown defending well as Tasapaksu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tasapaksu stuffs the takedown.
Tasapaksu lands with a shot to the body.
Tasapaksu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monty Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
Tasapaksu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tasapaksu is working hard here to advance position.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Tasapaksu denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is looking to reverse the position.
Tasapaksu gets back to half guard.
Tasapaksu wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown trying to control the action but Tasapaksu is working from the bottom.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Monty Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tasapaksu tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Monty Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Monty Brown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tasapaksu cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tasapaksu just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks an elbow strike.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Tasapaksu crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Tasapaksu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasapaksu lands with a left to the head.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu trying to land knees to the body.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Tasapaksu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatti Tasapaksu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Tasapaksu.
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Tasapaksu to the mat.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Tasapaksu pushes his legs off easily.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Tasapaksu from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tatti Tasapaksu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tasapaksu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatti Tasapaksu!
A relieved looking Tatti Tasapaksu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrell has chosen Can't Touch This as his entrance music. Stanley Burrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Stanley Burrell !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawashima 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 Burrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kawashima clobbers Burrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Eiji Kawashima has been cut.
Kawashima misses with a straight right.
Kawashima misses with a head kick.
Kawashima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawashima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eiji Kawashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrell throws a hook but Kawashima blocks it.
Burrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawashima misses with a leg kick
and Burrell counters with an outside leg kick.
Kawashima punishes Burrell 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawashima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burrell is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawashima walks into a straight right hand from Burrell .
Kawashima tries to clinch but Burrell moves out of range.
Kawashima is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawashima misses the target.
Kawashima tries to land a front kick but Burrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawashima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawashima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Kawashima finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kawashima, right into the meat.
Kawashima cracks Burrell with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Burrell tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kawashima pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Burrell is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eiji Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima retains his welterweight title!
Eiji Kawashima thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen UFC Theme Song as his entrance music. Rafa Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chan-Sung Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jung.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jung shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Jung walks into a jab.
Jung throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jung crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Jung gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Jung manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva moves into the clinch.
Jung has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva tries to escape but Jung is in control.
Jung looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jung's guard.
Jung is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Jung is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Jung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.
Jung is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jung taking a breather.
Jung tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Jung keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Jung misses with a body punch.
Jung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Silva blocking some punches.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Jung tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Jung lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Jung prevents a body shot from Silva.
Jung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jung stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva tries to stall but Jung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
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 Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Jung shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Jung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jung thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva moves out of range as Jung strikes.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Jung moves out of range easily.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Jung.
Silva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Jung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jung misses with a leg kick.
Jung throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jung takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Jung 's knee.
Jung fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jung.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Jung stumbling back into the cage.
Jung will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
Rafa Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jung connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva staying out of range there.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jung.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jung tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Jung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jung if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva cracks Jung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jung.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Jung. Jung maintains the clinch.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva prevents a body shot from Jung.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Jung misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Jung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva thumps Jung with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Jung seems unphased.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jung takes a step back to recover.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Jung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva clinches.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Jung has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva is pushing Jung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jung is trying to stall.
Silva stalling the fight.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jung.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan-Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jung throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Jung is controlling the position.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Jung misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Jung crashes against the mat.
Jung trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Jung fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up and tries to throw Jung off but instead Jung has got his back!
Jung gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Silva trying to control the hands but Jung won't let him.
Silva is trying to remain composed but Jung is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jung 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.
Silva covering up well under a barage of strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rafa Silva just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Jung persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Jung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Jung misses with a straight left.
Jung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jung is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Silva's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silva defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand.
Jung wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jung is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Jung.
Silva throws a right and a left that Jung avoids nicely.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jung missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Jung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Jung misses.
Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Jung misses the jab.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung blocks a head kick by Silva.
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!
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva with a nice cross.
Jung wants to clinch.
Jung misses with a body kick.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jung looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva cracks Jung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva lands a high kick!
Jung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Jung thows a body shot but no joy.
Jung dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Jung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jung lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Jung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jung drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jung's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Jung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
Jung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva pushes Jung away with a front kick.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Jung counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Jung moves out of range of the body kick.
Jung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Jung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jung lands with a good body shot.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Jung misses with a two punch combination.
Jung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jung.
Silva instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jung.
Rafa Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chan-Sung Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That kick from Jung tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Jung down.
Jung shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Jung sees coming a mile off.
Jung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva jabs at Jung's body.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva tries to land a body kick
and Jung counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Jung down.
Jung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Jung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Jung.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva thows a body kick. Jung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jung.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan-Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jung takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the body from Jung misses
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafa Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva! Rafa Silva retains his bantamweight title!
Rafa Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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