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Iron Shot 19 - Fury PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antol Cu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya On (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antol Cu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ilya On!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On throws a looping overhand right but Cu ducks down to avoid it.
Cu sizes up On with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
On tries to bum rush Cu with a series of wild strikes but Cu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on On if he has to take too many more of those.
Cu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from On.
On lands a slapping body shot.
On takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
On throws a series of punches but Cu moves out of range.
On looks winded!
Cu drops On with a huge uppercut! On drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antol Cu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Grengar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Grengar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Grengar, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Grengar against the cage but Grengar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grengar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Grengar, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Grengar against the cage but Grengar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a flying knee that drops Grengar! Rodriguez dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Falling Down by Staind. Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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162 lbs
18 - 24 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Freedom misses with a hook.
Freedom misses with a straight right.
Diaz defending well as Freedom loads up on a big left hand.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freedom thinking.
A jab from Freedom finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freedom tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Freedom throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz wants to slow Freedom down by chopping away at his legs.
Freedom throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Freedom throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Freedom sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Freedom misses with a looping left.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Freedom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Freedom.
Freedom lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz is rocked!
Freedom seems to be stalking Diaz here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Diaz drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chip Freedom!
Chip Freedom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Block. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
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163 lbs
11 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Photirat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard blocks a head kick by Photirat.
Photirat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Photirat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Photirat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Photirat throws a body kick that misses.
Photirat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Photirat wants it to stay on the feet.
Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Howard.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown. Photirat tries to sprawl out of it but Howard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Photirat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Photirat stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Photirat as Howard shoots in.
Photirat misses with a body kick.
Photirat throws a head kick that misses.
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Photirat's guard.
Photirat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard throws an elbow that misses. Photirat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Photirat!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Howard has a closed guard, preventing Photirat from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Photirat wants to stand and escape but instead Howard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Howard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Photirat blocks nicely.
Photirat is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Photirat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Photirat is retaining full guard.
Howard connects with a couple of short punches.
Howard throws a strike but Photirat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Photirat from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Photirat!
Howard landing shots from mount.
Photirat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Howard cracks Photirat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Howard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Photirat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Howard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Howard.
Howard trying to control but Photirat is having none of it.
BOOM! Howard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Howard dominated that 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.
Photirat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard closes the distance and clinches up with Photirat, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes Photirat against the cage but Photirat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt - Photirat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Photirat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Photirat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howard.
Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Howard.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt - Photirat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Howard shoots in but Photirat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Photirat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Photirat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Photirat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
Crunch! Photirat slams his shin into Howard's torso.
Photirat thumps Howard with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat has managed to clinch.
Photirat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Photirat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Photirat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howard.
Photirat takes the fight into the clinch.
Photirat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Photirat pushes Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Photirat throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Photirat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Photirat lands with a straight right. Howard didn't see that one coming.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Photirat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard blocks a head kick by Photirat.
A head kick from Photirat lands but Howard takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Photirat looks to land a combination but Howard avoids it well.
Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howard is nestled in close to Photirat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Photirat regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Howard.
Photirat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard trying to control but Photirat is working from the bottom.
Howard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howard postures up in Photirat's guard and throws a big left but Photirat blocks it.
Photirat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Photirat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Photirat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Howard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Photirat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Photirat blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodthanong Photirat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Photirat shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Photirat.
Howard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Photirat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Howard.
Howard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Photirat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howard is in Photirat's guard.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Photirat is retaining full guard.
Howard stands up over Photirat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Photirat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard trying to control but Photirat is working from the bottom.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Photirat has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Photirat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howard is in close to Photirat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howard advances position into side control!
Photirat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Howard connects with a decent elbow.
Howard landing a few strikes.
Howard trying to control the position but Photirat is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard working the head with strikes.
Howard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Howard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Howard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Photirat to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Photirat is not content to let Howard control the position.
Howard lands a nice forearm strike.
Howard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Howard throws a strike aimed at the side of Photirat's head but Photirat avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Photirat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Chippleworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indrid Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Chippleworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Chippleworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Indrid Cold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippleworth throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Chippleworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Chippleworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cold at a distance.
Chippleworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chippleworth throws a leg kick but Cold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cold. Chippleworth shrugs it off though.
Cold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chippleworth throws a chopping leg kick but Cold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cold misses with a body shot.
Chippleworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chippleworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chippleworth stalks Cold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cold's face. Cold staggers backwards, shaken.
Chippleworth tries to bum rush Cold with a series of wild strikes but Cold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Chippleworth finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold checks the leg kick.
Chippleworth misses with a wild combination.
Chippleworth moves in looking to clinch but Cold pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chippleworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cold is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Cold.
Cold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chippleworth pinned against the cage. Chippleworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chippleworth connects with a crisp jab.
Cold is still on wobbly legs! Can Chippleworth finish him?
Chippleworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cold seems to have recovered his senses.
Chippleworth swinging wildly here.
Cold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chippleworth pushes Cold off looking to stand but Cold dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold prevents Chippleworth from standing back up.
Chippleworth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chippleworth tries to get out of the position.
Well, if Cold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chippleworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chippleworth is refusing to be controlled, as Cold sits in half guard.
Chippleworth is looking to escape.
Cold lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cold gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cold throws a series of strikes that have Chippleworth backpedaling.
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
Cold lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chippleworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cold working Chippleworth over with knees to the body.
Cold crunches a lovely knee into Chippleworth's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chippleworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chippleworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cold.
Chippleworth is breathing heavily.
Cold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chippleworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Chippleworth tries to clinch up but Cold circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chippleworth.
Chippleworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cold counters with a body kick.
Chippleworth throws a head kick that misses.
Cold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chippleworth.
Chippleworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cold.
Cold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cold has managed to clinch.
Chippleworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cold.
Cold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cedric Chippleworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chippleworth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cold unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chippleworth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cold avoiding damage as Chippleworth throws knees to the body.
Chippleworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cold is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Indrid Cold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chippleworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cold closes the distance and clinches up with Chippleworth, looking for a takedown. Cold pushes Chippleworth against the cage but Chippleworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cold misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Chippleworth coming out on top.
Chippleworth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cold counters with a stiff right hand.
Cold moves out of range of the leg kick from Chippleworth.
Cold blocks a head kick by Chippleworth.
Chippleworth takes a swing at Cold's ribcage but misses.
Cold has closed the distance and engaged Chippleworth in a clinch.
Cold lands a good knee to the midsection. Chippleworth won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Chippleworth.
Chippleworth misses with a knee strike.
Cold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cedric Chippleworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Cold both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippleworth tries to bum rush Cold with a series of wild strikes but Cold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cold instigates a clinch.
Chippleworth looking to slow down the pace here.
Chippleworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chippleworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Cold avoids the damage to the body.
Cold tries a knee to the head but Chippleworth blocks it.
Chippleworth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chippleworth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cold tries a knee to the head but Chippleworth blocks it.
Chippleworth misses with an elbow strike.
Chippleworth throws an elbow but it misses.
Cold blocks an elbow strike.
Chippleworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cedric Chippleworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chippleworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cedric Chippleworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Cold moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold rushes Chippleworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Chippleworth lands a really nice looking cross but Cold seems unphased.
Chippleworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chippleworth wants it to stay on the feet.
Chippleworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Cold counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chippleworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cold has managed to clinch.
Cold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cold with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cold keeps control of Chippleworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chippleworth missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cold.
Cold with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cold obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chippleworth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cold's brow.
Chippleworth misses with a knee to the head.
Chippleworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chippleworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cold has him pressed against the cage.
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Chippleworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chippleworth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cold counters with a good low kick that Chippleworth was not able to check.
No joy there for Chippleworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cold. That's going to slow Chippleworth down.
Chippleworth works the jab nicely.
Cold shoots in looking for a takedown but Chippleworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cedric Chippleworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indrid Cold.
Chippleworth misses with a head kick.
Chippleworth throws a body punch but Cold moves out of range.
Cold rushes Chippleworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Cold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chippleworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chippleworth works over Cold's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chippleworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cold has Chippleworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Cold manages to break the clinch.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chippleworth as he jumps to the side.
Chippleworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chippleworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cold scores with a jab. Chippleworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chippleworth takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indrid Cold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chippleworth throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Cold throws a series of punches but Chippleworth avoids them all with ease.
Chippleworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cold clinches with his opponent.
Cold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chippleworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cold.
Chippleworth misses with a double jab.
Chippleworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Chippleworth.
Chippleworth is looking to land body kicks.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Chippleworth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Cold lands but Chippleworth takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Chippleworth misses.
Chippleworth has Cold up against the cage in a clinch.
Chippleworth tries to break free but Cold pushes him back against the cage.
Cold lands a knee to the body.
Cold lands an elbow just above Chippleworth 's eye.
Cold scores a nice knee to the body.
Cold lands a good knee to the midsection. Chippleworth won't want to take too many of those.
Cold lands a knee to the head.
Cold scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Cold.
Cold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Chippleworth moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth throws a series of punches but Cold avoids them all with ease.
Cold clinches up with Chippleworth and pushes him back against the cage.
Chippleworth throws an elbow that misses.
Chippleworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Cold avoids the damage to the body.
Indrid Cold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cold scores with a knee to the head.
Cold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chippleworth's defenses.
Cold with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cold breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Chippleworth.
Cold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy body kick from Chippleworth
and Cold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cold.
Cold working Chippleworth over with knees to the body.
Chippleworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chippleworth misses with an elbow strike.
Chippleworth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cold lands an elbow inside.
Cold avoids the elbow strike from Chippleworth, against the cage.
Chippleworth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cold manages to break the clinch.
Cold dodges the punch combination from Chippleworth.
Cold keeps the fight on the outside.
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
Chippleworth throws an elbow that misses.
Indrid Cold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chippleworth's efforts to push away.
Chippleworth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth managing to block the knees to the body from Cold.
Cold avoiding damage as Chippleworth throws knees to the body.
Chippleworth is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Chippleworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Chippleworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chippleworth missing with knees to the body.
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Cedric Chippleworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chippleworth throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Indrid Cold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Indrid Cold!
Indrid Cold very nearly forgot to thank Torment Fightwear 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shorty Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabral's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, disguise. Mauricio Cabral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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27
177 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shorty Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Cabral on that attempt.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabral shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Cabral persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mauricio Cabral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabral, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cabral is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez lands a big head kick that sends Cabral tumbling to the mat! Gonzalez takes a step backwards and waves Cabral back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cabral is rocked!
It looks like Mauricio Cabral has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Cabral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez leaning against his opponent.
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Cabral drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Shorty Gonzalez!
After winning the bout, Shorty Gonzalez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stef Jalz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stef Jalz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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286 lbs
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386 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stef Jalz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Jalz misses.
Jalz loads up on a big right hand but Helix slips the punch.
Helix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helix throws a right and a left that Jalz avoids nicely.
Jalz misses with the combination.
Helix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalz tries to move into range but Helix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helix catches Jalz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Stef Jalz has been cut.
Jalz misses with an uppercut.
Jalz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helix can pounce on him.
Jalz looks winded!
Helix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jalz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jalz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helix.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jalz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helix scoring well with a low kick there.
Helix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helix. Helix obviously looking to wear him down.
Helix feints and then cracks Jalz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalz down.
Helix scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalz moves out of range as Helix throws a body kick.
Helix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jalz.
Helix lands the left hand.
Helix lands with a nice body punch.
Jalz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helix.
Helix connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Helix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix feints and then cracks Jalz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalz down.
Stef Jalz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Helix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Helix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Helix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Helix. Jalz shrugs it off though.
Helix lands a nice looking body shot.
Jalz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Helix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jalz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Helix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix scores with a hook to the body. Jalz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Helix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jalz. That did some damage!
Helix lands a big right hand that sends Jalz crashing to the mat! Helix stays standing though and waves Jalz back to his feet!
Jalz is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Helix knocks Jalz out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Helix!
After winning the bout, Bobby Helix 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 Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum as his entrance music. Mark Kermodian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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30
223 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
27 - 30 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian lands with a nice body kick.
Kermodian misses with a leg kick
and Kumsaloti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kumsaloti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kumsaloti throws a shot from downtown. Kermodian moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kermodian checks a leg kick.
Kermodian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kumsaloti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kumsaloti throws an overhand right that lands on Kermodian's shoulder, as Kermodian tries to avoid the shot.
Kermodian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kermodian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kermodian misses with a head kick.
Kermodian misses with a wild body shot.
Kumsaloti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kermodian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kumsaloti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian misses with a straight right.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kermodian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kumsaloti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kermodian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kumsaloti moves away.
Kermodian throws a push kick but Kumsaloti slaps the foot to one side.
Kumsaloti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kermodian.
Kermodian fails with a takedown attempt.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kermodian.
Kumsaloti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kermodian looks to land a body kick but Kumsaloti moved away.
Kumsaloti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kermodian.
Kermodian throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti misses with a body shot.
Kumsaloti connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Kumsaloti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy body kick from Kermodian
and Kumsaloti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumsaloti lands with a right hand.
Kumsaloti throws a series of punches but Kermodian moves out of range.
Kermodian misses with an uppercut.
Kermodian loads up on a big right hand but Kumsaloti slips the punch.
Kermodian takes one to the side of the head.
Kermodian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumsaloti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kermodian sprawling to the canvas! Kermodian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kumsaloti finish him?!
Kermodian is rocked!
Kermodian glances at the clock... BAM! Kumsaloti nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kermodian crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kermodian is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Kumsaloti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
183 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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38
180 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Desperados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Anthony Desperado has been cut.
Desperado thows a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it
and Sakuraba counters with a leg kick.
Sakuraba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Desperado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Desperado pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba is pushing down on Desperado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Desperado is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desperado trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba with the ground and pound but Desperado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desperado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Desperado is keeping the position.
Desperado trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desperado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desperado looking for a sweep. Not yet Desperado, not yet.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desperado's head.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desperado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba has gone for a leg lock! Desperado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sakuraba's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Desperado defends well.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desperado is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba controls Desperado momentarily but Desperado frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Desperado defends easily.
Desperado won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Desperado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Desperado stacks Sakuraba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Desperado!
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
Desperado stands up and beckons Sakuraba to his feet.
Anthony Desperado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
A jab from Desperado misses.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Desperado moves out of range.
Desperado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakuraba.
Desperado throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakuraba wants to slow Desperado down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakuraba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba swings around for an armbar but Desperado sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sakuraba's guard.
Desperado won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Desperado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakuraba throws a head kick but Desperado moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
Desperado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Desperado cracks Sakuraba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Desperado tries a head kick but it misses.
Desperado lands with a good body shot.
Sakuraba cracks Desperado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Desperado throws a nice head kick!
Desperado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakuraba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desperado tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Desperado's legs.
Desperado is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
Desperado is still trying to improve position.
Sakuraba looks up at the clock and then as Desperado takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sakuraba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sakuraba working the ground and pound.
Sakuraba tries to score with some ground and pound. Desperado controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Sakuraba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sakuraba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Desperado's legs.
Sakuraba is putting a hurting on Desperado here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba working the strikes but Desperado uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sakuraba drops an elbow to the side of Desperado's head.
Desperado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.
Desperado wants to get back to full guard.
Desperado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Desperado won't allow Sakuraba to pass to mount.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Desperado gets full guard.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desperado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desperado wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazushi Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba looking for a submission but Desperado manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desperado is keeping the position for now.
Desperado is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba passes Desperado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Desperado manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desperado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sakuraba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Desperado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakuraba is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Desperado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Desperado misses the jab.
Desperado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Desperado tries to sprawl but Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Desperado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Desperado's head.
Desperado is trying to stand.
Desperado gets full guard.
Desperado looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado wants to stand and escape but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Desperado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba trying to control but Desperado is working from the bottom.
Desperado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuraba advances position into side control!
Sakuraba working the ground and pound.
Desperado prevents Sakuraba from improving position.
Sakuraba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Desperado!
Desperado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Desperado turns into him and now he's in Sakuraba's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desperado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Desperado trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Desperado is defending well. Sakuraba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Desperado has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sakuraba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba retains his welterweight title!
Kazushi Sakuraba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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