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EVO 17: Katsu vs Keiji PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Dre - The Next Episode . Figaro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prospect - Warrior. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
29 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figaro.
Good standup being displayed there by Figaro as he connects with a hook.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Figaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Figaro's head.
Figaro lands a right hook to the body.
Black slips a straight right by Figaro.
Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black clinches up against the cage.
Black scores with a shot to the side of Figaro's head.
Figaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black tries a body shot but Figaro blocks it.
A short right from Black.
A short left from Black.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Figaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Figaro.
Figaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Figaro blocking some punches.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Figaro avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figaro.
Black looking to throw knees to the head but Figaro is blocking nicely.
Figaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Figaro is working Black over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figaro is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Figaro has his back to the cage.
Black pushes off an throws an elbow but Figaro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Figaro blocking some punches.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figaro has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black stalling in the clinch but Figaro improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Figaro.
Figaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Figaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Figaro controls his hands.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Figaro controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black tries to work over Figaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Figaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Figaro is just out of range.
Black wants to clinch but Figaro slips to the side
and Figaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Figaro is just out of range.
Black 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.
Figaro is looking to score with low kicks.
Black throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Black misses with a leg kick
and Figaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Figaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Black is looking to control Figaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro stalling.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Figaro has passed into side control.
Figaro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Black dodges the ground and pound from Figaro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figaro working away.
Black taking punishment in the form of punches.
Figaro controls the position.
Figaro landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to remain calm as Figaro controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figaro lands an elbow.
Black is trying to improve his position.
Figaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figaro scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro 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.
Figaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Figaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figaro misses with the body kick
and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Figaro throws a head punch that misses.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Figaro's takedown attempt.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Figaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Figaro tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Figaro back against the cage.
Figaro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Figaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Figaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
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!
Figaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Black tenderised Figaro's leg. Figaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Figaro cracks Black with a good jab.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Black.
Figaro misses with a wild body shot.
Black tries to clinch up but Figaro circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Figaro.
Figaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Black scores with a spinning back kick!
Black throws a wild body kick that Figaro sees coming a mile off.
Figaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Figaro thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Black tries to clinch up but Figaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Figaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Black misses.
Figaro lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black misses with a body shot.
Figaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Figaro misses with a leg kick
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Figaro tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Figaro back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Figaro's brow.
A short body shot lands from Figaro as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Figaro.
Black misses with some punches.
Figaro avoiding damage.
Black misses with some punches.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Figaro digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Black misses with some punches.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figaro cracks Black with a nice body shot.
Black prevents a body shot from Figaro.
Figaro looking for a takedown.
Henry Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabin Figaro.
Black tries to work over Figaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Figaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Figaro tries to tie him up.
Black wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabin Figaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Figaros head.
Figaro throws a head punch that misses.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Figaro has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Figaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Figaro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Figaro throws a head punch that misses.
Figaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Figaro controls the action.
Figaro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Figaro.
Good body shot from Figaro.
Figaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black throws a combination. Figaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Figaro pushes him off.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Figaro misses with a wild body shot.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Figaro pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Black.
Figaro jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Black tries to clinch but Figaro moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figaro sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Black to the ground! Figaro dives into full mount looking to finish!
Black is rocked!
Sabin Figaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black tries to hold on but Figaro postures up.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Figaro prevents Black from getting the reversal.
A big strike lands for Figaro! That's really hurt Black and he's turned his back - Figaro keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Figaro jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabin Figaro!
In his post fight interview, Sabin Figaro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into the arena with The Claw blaring out of the sound system. Maguire has chosen Guns 'n Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cormac Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin 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.
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Maguire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffin or not.
Maguire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maguire scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jason Griffin has been cut.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Maguire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Maguire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin landing knees to the body.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Maguire.
Maguire lands a takedown into guard.
Maguire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin controlling the position.
Maguire sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maguire tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.
Maguire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maguire is defending well for now.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with some punches.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Maguire back against the cage.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire lands a left hand.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maguire lands a left hand.
Maguire tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Maguire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Maguire controls the action.
Maguire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maguire breaks the clinch.
Griffin wants to slow Maguire down by chopping away at his legs.
Maguire lands with a shot to the body.
Maguire moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Maguire misses with a low kick as Griffin jumps back.
Maguire punishes Griffin's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin rushes Maguire and presses him up against the cage.
Maguire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffin.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maguire, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin working Maguire over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin wants to break free but Maguire has control.
Maguire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maguire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maguire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maguire throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maguire. Maguire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Jason Griffin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maguire fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Maguire misses the target.
Griffin drives through and clinches with Maguire against the cage.
Maguire misses with a body punch.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin controlling the action here for a moment.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
Griffin working Maguire over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maguire throws an elbow but misses.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling the position.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maguire.
Maguire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maguire managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maguire managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Maguire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Griffin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maguire.
Griffin tries to score with a low kick but Maguire moves his leg out of the way.
Griffin thuds his shin into the meat of Maguire's side.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maguire.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Maguire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maguire takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Maguire had a free shot at his head there.
Maguire is looking to chop away at Griffin's legs.
Griffin has Maguire up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Maguire avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Maguire misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maguire blocks it with crossed arms.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Maguire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Maguire has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffin.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Maguire is blocking nicely.
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Maguire struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
Maguire prevents a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin tries to break free but Maguire pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin leaning against his opponent.
Maguire digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Maguire crunches a lovely knee into Griffin's ribcage.
Maguire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Jason Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maguire tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Maguire back against the cage.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin tries to work over Maguire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
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 Jason Griffin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maguire just misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body.
Griffin thumps Maguire with a low kick.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Maguire slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin clinches up with Maguire and pushes him back against the cage.
Maguire misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Maguire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Maguire is blocking nicely.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Maguire keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling the position.
Maguire tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maguire pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Maguire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maguire keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maguire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin scores a nice knee to the body.
Griffin pushes Maguire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maguire tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maguire.
Knees to the body from Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maguire scrambles back to his feet.
Griffin throws a front kick aimed at Maguire's knee but Maguire avoids it well.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin trying to control the position but instead, Maguire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffin into the cage.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Maguire blocks it.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maguire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cormac Maguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maguire throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin misses with an elbow over the top.
Maguire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Maguire keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maguire looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Maguire misses with a body shot.
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Jason Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maguire avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maguire blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin is trying to push Maguire away but Maguire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maguire struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Griffin!
Jason Griffin very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Marilyn Manson - Born Villain . Khanomtom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kaoklai Khanomtom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton thumps Khanomtom with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom walks into a jab.
Patton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a wild body kick that Patton sees coming a mile off.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanomtom is just out of range.
Khanomtom moves in looking to clinch but Patton pushes him off.
Patton punishes Khanomtom's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Patton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
Khanomtom fakes the leg kick and cracks Patton in the body.
Khanomtom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanomtom keeps Patton at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khanomtom misses with an uppercut
and Patton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khanomtom with a hook.
Khanomtom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Patton misses with a body kick.
Patton blocks the body kick.
Khanomtom is looking to land body kicks.
Khanomtom blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michael Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Patton misses
and Khanomtom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Patton throws a leg kick which misses Khanomtom's front leg but catches the back leg as Khanomtom tries to avoid it.
Khanomtom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khanomtom!
Patton feints and then cracks Khanomtom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khanomtom down.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Patton misses
and Khanomtom counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Khanomtom.
Patton misses with a hook.
Patton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khanomtom.
Patton throws a front kick aimed at Khanomtom's knee but Khanomtom avoids it well.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Khanomtom moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khanomtom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Patton misses with a looping right.
Patton throws the left hand but Khanomtom avoids the punch easily.
Patton blocks the body kick.
Khanomtom throws a low kick, looking for Patton's leg but Patton calmly moves out of range.
Khanomtom misses with a body kick.
Khanomtom looks to land a body kick but Patton moved away.
Patton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Patton moves out of range of the body kick from Khanomtom.
Patton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Patton avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanomtom takes one to the chin there.
Patton throws a leg kick but Khanomtom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khanomtom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patton.
Patton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khanomtom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patton throws a leg kick but Khanomtom checks it.
Patton cracks a nice hook into Khanomtom's ribs.
Khanomtom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patton misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Khanomtom misses.
Patton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patton throws a leg kick which misses Khanomtom's front leg but catches the back leg as Khanomtom tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Patton stuns Khanomtom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patton misses with a kick to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanomtom misses with a kick to the body.
Khanomtom lands with a kick to the temple. Patton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Patton.
Patton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khanomtom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanomtom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanomtom gets a clinch.
Patton tries to pull guard but Khanomtom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanomtom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Khanomtom lands a nice uppercut.
Patton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanomtom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton 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.
Patton walks into a straight right hand from Khanomtom.
Patton throws a leg kick that misses.
Patton 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.
Patton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Patton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khanomtom has time to react.
Patton connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Patton misses
and Khanomtom counters with a head kick. That will keep Patton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton misses with a body kick.
Patton scores with a punch to the head.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Patton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khanomtom in his tracks.
Patton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khanomtom's calf.
Patton thuds a left hand into Khanomtom's body.
Patton tries to move into range but Khanomtom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khanomtom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patton cracks Khanomtom with an open hand slap.
Khanomtom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patton checks a leg kick.
Patton lands a nice hook to Khanomtom's body. Khanomtom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michael Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Khanomtom.
Patton throws a sloppy body shot
and Khanomtom counters with an inside leg kick.
Khanomtom wants to land a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Patton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Patton tenderised Khanomtom's leg. Khanomtom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khanomtom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patton. Patton obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses
and Patton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khanomtom thinking.
Patton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Patton thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Khanomtom.
Patton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khanomtom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom connects with a solid leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patton.
Patton misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khanomtom avoids the head kick by Patton.
Patton misses with a left hand
and Khanomtom counters with an inside leg kick.
Patton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khanomtom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanomtom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patton.
Khanomtom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patton throws a series of punches but Khanomtom avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patton dominated that second round.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Patton slips under a jab from Khanomtom.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick
and Khanomtom counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanomtom throws a big shot that misses.
Patton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patton throws a low kick, looking for Khanomtom's leg but Khanomtom calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
Patton slips under a jab from Khanomtom.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom checks a leg kick.
Khanomtom moves out of range as Patton throws a body kick.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick as Patton jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom scores with a hook to the body. Patton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patton punishes Khanomtom's body with a nice straight punch.
Patton tries to score with a low kick but Khanomtom moves his leg out of the way.
Patton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanomtom manages to avoid it.
Patton punishes Khanomtom's body with a nice straight punch.
Patton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanomtom.
Patton blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Patton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khanomtom doesn't seem phased though.
Patton thuds a left hand into Khanomtom's body.
Khanomtom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanomtom.
Patton lands a high kick!
Michael Patton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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!
Khanomtom is looking to land body kicks.
Patton throws a looping overhand right but Khanomtom ducks down to avoid it.
Patton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khanomtom is out of range and Patton settles back down.
Khanomtom lands with a straight right. Patton didn't see that one coming.
Khanomtom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses.
Khanomtom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaoklai Khanomtom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khanomtom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patton can pounce on him.
Khanomtom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patton. That's going to slow Khanomtom down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Patton.
Khanomtom throws a body kick that misses
and Patton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khanomtom is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A left lands for Patton.
Khanomtom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patton. Patton obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanomtom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patton.
Patton moves out of range of the body kick.
Khanomtom misses with a body kick.
Patton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton looks for the body kick but Khanomtom saw that one coming.
Patton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khanomtom. That did some damage!
Khanomtom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Patton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khanomtom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Patton.
Patton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Patton tenderised Khanomtom's leg. Khanomtom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Khanomtom moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanomtom throws a low kick, looking for Patton's leg but Patton calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Patton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patton, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Patton!
After winning the bout, Michael Patton 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 Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enemy's entrance music is Harder then you think. A fine choice. Batista Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride Theme. Public Enemy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enemy throws a low kick but Batista Da Silva avoids it.
Enemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enemy is looking to chop away at Batista Da Silva's legs.
Batista Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Enemy throws a solid leg kick but Batista Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Enemy.
Enemy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batista Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Enemy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Enemy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batista Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batista Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Enemy's front leg but catches the back leg as Enemy tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enemy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batista Da Silva.
Enemy lands a leg kick that knocks Batista Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Enemy closes the distance and pushes Batista Da Silva back into the cage.
Batista Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Enemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enemy working aggressively here.
Enemy breaks the clinch.
Enemy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy throws a jab but it's blocked by Batista Da Silva.
Enemy moves in looking to clinch but Batista Da Silva pushes him off.
Enemy checks a leg kick.
Enemy wants to clinch but Batista Da Silva slips to the side
and Batista Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Enemy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batista Da Silva moves away from the strike by Enemy.
Batista Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Enemy should have avoided that one.
Enemy throws a head kick but Batista Da Silva moves out of range.
Enemy slips under a jab from Batista Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enemy. Batista Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Enemy does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enemy misses with a head kick.
Enemy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batista Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Batista Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enemy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Enemy lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Enemy.
A big right from Enemy misses.
A jab from Enemy misses.
Enemy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Batista Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Enemy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batista Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Batista Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enemy throws a lazy head kick
enabling Batista Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Batista Da Silva walks into a jab.
Public Enemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batista Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Batista Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Enemy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batista Da Silva's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Batista Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batista Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Enemy from controlling successfully.
Enemy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Enemy is posturing up here but Batista Da Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Enemy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Enemy has to tap! Slick submission there by Batista Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
Our winner, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody comes to the cage accompanied by Tame. Orange has chosen Bob Seger- Turn the Page as his entrance music. Gristle McThornbody has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
40 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Orange!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThornbody scores with a jab.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McThornbody.
Orange moves into the clinch.
McThornbody is stalling here.
Orange creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McThornbody's defenses.
McThornbody looking to throw knees to the head but Orange is blocking nicely.
McThornbody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McThornbody connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody stalling against the cage.
Orange has a couple of punches blocked by McThornbody.
Orange lands a shot to the body.
McThornbody's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McThornbody working aggressively here.
McThornbody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orange's elbow.
Orange misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orange missing with knees to the body.
Orange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McThornbody or not.
McThornbody working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McThornbody digs a right hand underneath Orange's ribcage. Orange let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orange working hard to break the clinch.
Orange tries to work over McThornbody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orange tries a body shot but McThornbody blocks it.
Orange lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McThornbody fails to land.
McThornbody pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orange is trying to push McThornbody away but McThornbody has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orange pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McThornbody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orange misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange manages to break the clinch.
Orange fakes the leg kick and cracks McThornbody in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody throws a lazy right hand but Orange sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McThornbody misses with a hook. Orange ducked under it nicely.
Orange lands a body shot.
McThornbody blocks a low kick nicely.
Orange tries to close the distance and clinch but McThornbody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orange ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
McThornbody blocks a leg kick.
Orange lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McThornbody at a distance.
Orange connects with the punch.
McThornbody walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orange.
McThornbody misses with a straight left.
Orange lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody misses with a wild body shot.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McThornbody.
McThornbody tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orange ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McThornbody moves away.
Orange throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orange throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orange looks to land a left hand but McThornbody moved out of range nicely.
Orange throws a body punch but McThornbody moves out of range.
Orange lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McThornbody at a distance.
Orange throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McThornbody on the side of the head.
Orange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McThornbody.
Jab, jab by Orange - just one landing.
Orange rushes McThornbody and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody misses with some punches.
Orange lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McThornbody takes a shot to the head.
McThornbody lands a right hand.
McThornbody stalling.
Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McThornbody's elbow.
McThornbody softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McThornbody is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Orange's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Orange scores a nice knee to the body.
McThornbody stalling in the clinch.
McThornbody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McThornbody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Orange.
A right hook to the body lands for McThornbody.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orange lands a body punch.
McThornbody letting Orange take a breather here.
McThornbody is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orange thuds his right hand into McThornbody's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orange tries to bum rush McThornbody with a series of wild strikes but McThornbody uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McThornbody looks to land a left hand but Orange moved out of range nicely.
McThornbody moves out of range of the leg kick from Orange.
Orange has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orange misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McThornbody.
McThornbody moves out of range of the body kick.
Orange throws a good cross that connects.
Orange doesn't manage to clinch there - McThornbody circles away.
Orange connects with a solid leg kick.
Jake Orange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orange clinches up against the cage.
Orange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orange breaks the clinch.
McThornbody circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange blocks a jab.
Orange on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orange misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by McThornbody!
McThornbody slips under a jab from Orange.
McThornbody throws a hook but Orange blocks it.
McThornbody walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orange.
McThornbody throws a low kick but Orange avoids it.
Orange throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orange takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McThornbody pushes Orange away with a front kick.
McThornbody lands a glancing blow to the side of Orange's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McThornbody is looking to land body kicks.
Orange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McThornbody.
McThornbody thows a body shot but no joy.
McThornbody doesn't manage to clinch there - Orange circles away.
McThornbody fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orange checks it well.
Orange throws a leg kick
and McThornbody counters with a nice body kick.
McThornbody swings for the body but Orange moves out of range.
McThornbody throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orange. McThornbody does a little dance to reset his feet.
McThornbody throws a jab but it's blocked by Orange.
McThornbody will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orange thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orange counters with an inside leg kick.
Orange cracks the inside of McThornbody's front leg.
A cross from McThornbody lands.
McThornbody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McThornbody fails to land with a series of punches.
Orange uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McThornbody.
McThornbody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orange.
McThornbody misses with a looping left.
Orange just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Orange.
Orange gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Orange.
Orange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orange trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orange scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orange digs a good body shot into McThornbody's ribs.
McThornbody just misses with a punch to the body.
Orange on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orange misses with a low kick as McThornbody jumps back.
Orange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McThornbody.
Orange moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orange slows down the pace here.
Orange blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Orange will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McThornbody swings widly with a right hand
and Orange counters by moving into the clinch.
McThornbody throws a head punch that misses.
McThornbody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orange's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orange working McThornbody over with knees to the body.
Orange blocks a body shot from McThornbody.
Orange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orange misses the shot to the body.
McThornbody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orange counters with a good low kick that McThornbody was not able to check.
Orange swings for the body but McThornbody moves out of range.
McThornbody takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McThornbody cracks Orange with a good jab.
Orange scores with a hook to the body. McThornbody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange cracks McThornbody with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody tried to score with a low kick but Orange checks it.
Orange misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orange.
McThornbody attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orange connects with a solid leg kick.
McThornbody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orange is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McThornbody rather than just go for the knockout.
McThornbody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orange.
Orange is looking to chop away at McThornbody's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a hook.
McThornbody ducks under a wild hook from Orange.
Orange buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gristle McThornbody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McThornbody is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange lands a lovely overhand right.
McThornbody lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jake Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orange is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orange lands with a thumping leg kick.
McThornbody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
McThornbody gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McThornbody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McThornbody avoids the body shot from Orange.
Orange lands a nice leg kick that just misses McThornbody's sensitive parts.
McThornbody closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McThornbody misses with a leg kick
and Orange counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orange.
McThornbody tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McThornbody on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McThornbody takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orange darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orange walks into a straight right hand from McThornbody.
McThornbody throws a wild hook but Orange just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! McThornbody gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Orange raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Orange!
Jake Orange made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arvydas Sabonis enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arvydas Sabonis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kable wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kable buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabonis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Arvydas Sabonis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kable misses with a leg kick
and Sabonis counters with a straight right hand.
Kable throws a wild body kick that Sabonis sees coming a mile off.
Kable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabonis manages to avoid it.
Kable misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neo Kable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Kable misses
and Sabonis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kable's knee momentarily.
Kable thumps Sabonis with a low kick.
Sabonis throws an overhand right that lands on Kable's shoulder, as Kable tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kable.
Sabonis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabonis misses with a lunging right hand
and Kable counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sabonis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kable 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 Sabonis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sabonis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabonis.
Kable throws a leg kick that misses.
Kable is looking to wear down Sabonis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sabonis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kable misses with the body kick
and Sabonis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabonis throws a leg kick
and Kable counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kable lands with a shot to the body.
Sabonis looks winded!
Sabonis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kable checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabonis is looking to score with low kicks.
Kable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabonis moves away.
Kable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kable lands a big head kick that sends Sabonis tumbling to the mat! Kable takes a step backwards and waves Sabonis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sabonis is rocked!
Sabonis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabonis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kable misses with a low kick.
Sabonis tries to clinch but Kable moves out of range.
Sabonis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sabonis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kable.
Kable connects with a solid leg kick.
Kable lands a big uppercut and Sabonis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sabonis looks OK. Kable waves Sabonis back to his feet!
Sabonis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kable finish him?
Kable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crack! A monster head kick from Kable and Sabonis falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Kable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neo Kable!
Neo Kable retains his super heavyweight title!
Neo Kable thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest. On his way into the cage it seems that Bruce Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruce Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentine counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valentine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Valentine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentine scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Valentine is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is staying active underneath Valentine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valentine.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Valentine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
That kick from Lee tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentine moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee is controlling Valentine's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexander Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee tries to stand but Valentine is controlling from the bottom.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee wants to stand but Valentine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valentine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Valentine with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Valentine loaded up on that one.
Valentine is landing with some decent strikes but Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lee wants to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lee blocking the ground and pound.
Lee is in a horrible position here. Valentine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Valentine lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Valentine.
Valentine looking to finish with strikes here!
Valentine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bruce Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Valentine!
Alexander Valentine took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Cabrera has chosen Hector as his entrance music. Hector Cabrera told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Lager Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin slips under a jab.
Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Assassin throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Assassin thows a body shot but no joy.
Assassin checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Assassin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Assassin moved out of range.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assassin tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
Assassin connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin has a takedown stuffed.
Cabrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera looks to land a strike but Assassin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Assassin trying to control the position.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assassin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabrera distracts Assassin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assassin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Assassin gets back to full guard.
Assassin keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Cabrera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
Assassin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Assassin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Assassin can't do much from the bottom here.
Assassin is looking to reverse the position.
Assassin regains half guard.
Assassin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrera moves into full mount! Assassin won't be happy about that!
Cabrera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cabrera with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assassin is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a big elbow.
Assassin is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cabrera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cabrera breaks from Assassin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cabrera is landing with some decent strikes but Assassin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Assassin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabrera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cabrera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Assassin is rocked!
Cabrera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Assassin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assassin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cabrera's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Cabrera!
A less than humble Hector Cabrera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen has chosen Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari as his entrance music. Josh Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vitonen sprawling to the canvas! Vitonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Williams finish him?!
Vitonen is rocked!
It looks like Nahka Vitonen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vitonen.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vitonen moves away from the strike by Williams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vitonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vitonen looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vitonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Vitonen throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Vitonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vitonen scores with a nice strike.
Williams motions for Vitonen to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams tries to bum rush Vitonen with a series of wild strikes but Vitonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitonen is just out of range.
Williams tests Vitonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vitonen.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vitonen checks a low kick from Williams.
Vitonen cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams is rocked!
Vitonen throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams moves away from the strike by Vitonen.
Vitonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams staying out of range there.
Vitonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Vitonen.
Williams staying out of range there.
Vitonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitonen misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Vitonen throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitonen.
Sloppy strikes from Vitonen. Those never looked like landing.
Josh Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitonen throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Vitonen throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vitonen counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nahka Vitonen!
Our winner, Nahka Vitonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto throws the kick towards the body but Higashikuni avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Higashikuni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hashimoto forces Higashikuni back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higashikuni.
Higashikuni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higashikuni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higashikuni lands with a light punch inside.
Hashimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higashikuni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hashimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higashikuni tries a body shot but Hashimoto blocks it.
Hashimoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hashimoto blocks a body shot from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hashimoto pushes Higashikuni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hashimoto.
Higashikuni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higashikuni misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto blocking some punches.
Higashikuni stalling in the clinch but Hashimoto improves position.
Hashimoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higashikuni misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashimoto pushes Higashikuni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hashimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Higashikuni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higashikuni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higashikuni lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hashimoto.
Higashikuni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashimoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni wants the takedown. Hashimoto is fighting it off but Higashikuni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hashimoto's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hashimoto wants to sweep here but Higashikuni controlling him for the moment.
Hashimoto looking for a guillotine here but Higashikuni defends easily.
Hashimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Higashikuni is looking for a sweep. Hashimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hashimoto is taking a breather. Higashikuni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hashimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Higashikuni is just riding it out for now. Hashimoto eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni trying to control from the bottom.
Hashimoto is trying to control. Higashikuni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Higashikuni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hashimoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto is looking to advance position but Higashikuni won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control from half guard but Higashikuni is working away.
Higashikuni actively working from the bottom here.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but Higashikuni defending well.
Higashikuni wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hashimoto looks to throw the jab but Higashikuni is out of range.
Higashikuni scoring well with a low kick there.
Hashimoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Higashikuni should have avoided that one.
Higashikuni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Higashikuni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Higashikuni missing with a left hand there. Hashimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Higashikuni or perhaps it was just good defense by Hashimoto which made him look bad.
Higashikuni moves away from the strike by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hashimoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higashikuni.
Hashimoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto misses with an uppercut
and Higashikuni counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higashikuni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hashimoto throws out a leg kick but Higashikuni moves out of range and Hashimoto only half commits.
Higashikuni wants to clinch up but Hashimoto keeps it at a distance.
Hashimoto lands a right hook to the body.
Hashimoto looks to land a left hand but Higashikuni moved out of range nicely.
Hashimoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hashimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto has a takedown stuffed.
Hashimoto lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni throws a head kick that Hashimoto semi-blocks.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
A low kick from Hashimoto misses
and Higashikuni counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Higashikuni.
Hashimoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higashikuni counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higashikuni. Higashikuni obviously looking to wear him down.
Hashimoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Higashikuni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higashikuni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hashimoto looks to land a body kick but Higashikuni moved away.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hashimoto throws a wild body kick that Higashikuni sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Higashikuni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto prevents Higashikuni from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Higashikuni is pressing down on Hashimoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Higashikuni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto trying to control but Higashikuni is working from the bottom.
Higashikuni has his foot on Hashimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hashimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Higashikuni keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Higashikuni working a defensive guard here.
Higashikuni is looking for a triangle but Hashimoto pushes his legs off easily.
Hashimoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto passes Higashikuni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hashimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hashimoto misses the target.
Higashikuni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hashimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Higashikuni, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Higashikuni fails to land.
Higashikuni tries a body shot but Hashimoto blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Higashikuni misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Higashikuni.
A head punch on the inside from Higashikuni fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higashikuni looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higashikuni.
Higashikuni is looking to control Hashimoto's arms but Hashimoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Higashikuni has his back to the cage.
Hashimoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Higashikuni misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hashimoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
Higashikuni rushes Hashimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto lands a body punch.
Hashimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hashimoto misses with a punch to the body.
Higashikuni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higashikuni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higashikuni misses with the head strike.
Higashikuni lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hashimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Higashikuni fails to land.
Higashikuni blocks the elbow strike.
Higashikuni tries to work over Hashimoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higashikuni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hashimoto blocks a body shot from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni wants to take the fight to the mat but Hashimoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hashimoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katsu Higashikuni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higashikuni swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higashikuni tries a body shot but Hashimoto blocks it.
A short left from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hashimoto up against the cage.
Hashimoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Higashikuni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is trying to drag Higashikuni to the mat but Higashikuni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Katsu Higashikuni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Hashimoto.
Higashikuni throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hashimoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higashikuni wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hashimoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Higashikuni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hashimoto misses the shot to the body.
Hashimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Higashikuni is just out of range.
Keiji Hashimoto 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.
Higashikuni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Higashikuni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higashikuni.
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!
Hashimoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higashikuni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hashimoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Hashimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Higashikuni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hashimoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hashimoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higashikuni backwards.
Higashikuni throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni misses with a punch on the inside.
Higashikuni is looking to control Hashimoto's arms but Hashimoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Higashikuni has his back to the cage.
Higashikuni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higashikuni misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Higashikuni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hashimoto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Hashimoto!
Keiji Hashimoto took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am nearing the end of my journey. However, if it's not too much to ask and if it pleases mr Jug, I'd like to have one last shot at the title. Thank you.'.
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