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Syn' 275: No Turning Back PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Kurtz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rostam Samani's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz throws a leg kick which misses Samani's front leg but catches the back leg as Samani tries to avoid it.
Samani throws a series of punches but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz blocks the body kick.
Kurtz throws a hook to the side of Samani's head but Samani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtz swats away the attempt to clinch by Samani.
A combination from Samani does no damage.
Samani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurtz counters with a leg kick.
Samani tries to land a front kick but Kurtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samani, right into the meat.
Kurtz tries to keep at a distance but Samani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurtz tries to work over Samani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurtz prevents it.
Kurtz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samani presses Kurtz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurtz lands a body shot.
Kurtz digs a right hand underneath Samani's ribcage. Samani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Kurtz gets through Samani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kurtz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurtz wants to stall.
Kurtz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samani.
Kurtz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rostam Samani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz lands a body shot.
Samani is looking for a takedown.
Kurtz is leaning against Samani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samani is breathing heavily.
Samani gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurtz wants to improve his position but Samani is controlling well.
Kurtz is trying to stand back up but Samani is controlling him
Samani is thwarting Kurtz's attempts to control the position.
Samani is pressing down on Kurtz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kurtz is holding on for now.
Samani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samani prevents Kurtz from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kurtz is holding on to half guard well.
Kurtz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Samani trying to control but Kurtz is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurtz throws a good cross that connects.
Kurtz lands a leg kick that knocks Samani off balance momentarily.
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Kurtz
and Samani counters with a single leg into guard. Kurtz didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samani drops back looking for a leg! Kurtz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kurtz manages to kick Samani off! Samani jumps back into Kurtz's guard.
Kurtz controlling the position.
Samani tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurtz is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samani wants to control from the top but Kurtz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good work by Kurtz as he checks the leg kick.
Samani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurtz swivels and escapes.
Kurtz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurtz's calf.
Samani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samani thumps Kurtz with a low kick.
Kurtz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurtz lands with a straight right. Samani didn't see that one coming.
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!
Samani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurtz.
Jab from Kurtz.
Samani lands a jab to Kurtz's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani closes the distance and clinches.
Samani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kurtz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samani is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rostam Samani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samani goes for a takedown attempt but Kurtz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurtz tries to land a body kick
and Samani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Samani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurtz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rostam Samani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samani controls the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz trying to keep a closed guard but Samani is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Walter Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a right hand
so Samani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurtz controls Samani momentarily but Samani frees himself.
Kurtz wants to sweep here but Samani controlling him for the moment.
Kurtz keeping moving, preventing Samani from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rostam Samani.
A punch lands to the side of Samani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurtz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samani scores with a jab. Kurtz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurtz throws a sloppy head kick
so Samani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Samani trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kurtz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samani seems keen to control Kurtz's posture.
Samani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtz's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtz trying to keep a closed guard but Samani is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Samani with a jab.
Samani misses with a body kick.
Samani misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samani tests Kurtz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurtz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a leg kick which misses Samani's front leg but catches the back leg as Samani tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Kurtz both land. Nice combination.
Nice body kick there by Kurtz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurtz, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Kurtz - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a hook. Samani ducked under it nicely.
Samani cracks Kurtz with a good jab.
Samani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurtz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Kurtz misses with a few strikes there.
Kurtz moves out of range as Samani throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurtz tries to land a front kick but Samani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Samani throws a lazy head kick
and Kurtz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kurtz lands a big uppercut and Samani crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Samani looks OK. Kurtz waves Samani back to his feet!
Samani is rocked!
Samani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurtz counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Samani out cold! What a finish! Kurtz is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Kurtz!
After winning the bout, Walter Kurtz 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Nightstalker. Kazunari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Seeker. Ricardo Ramirez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tokugawa Kazunari!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Ramirez.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kazunari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazunari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Kazunari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramirez is concentrating on defense, preventing Kazunari from advancing position.
Ramirez won't allow Kazunari to pass to mount.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard but Kazunari has mounted him!
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!
Kazunari with a couple of short strikes.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari lands a nice shot to the head.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Kazunari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazunari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kazunari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Kazunari postures up.
Kazunari landing punches.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kazunari prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazunari is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kazunari keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazunari has wrist control.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Kazunari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Kazunari isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez wants to control but Kazunari is having none of it.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazunari is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Kazunari's head to control him but Kazunari postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazunari pulls his head out easily.
Kazunari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kazunari is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Kazunari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramirez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kazunari is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kazunari is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazunari trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
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 Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramirez misses with a kick to the body
and Kazunari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramirez's guard.
Kazunari throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Kazunari pushes his legs off easily.
Kazunari is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazunari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazunari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari scoring with some ground and pound.
Kazunari is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kazunari trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Kazunari advances to half guard.
Kazunari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kazunari is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramirez wants to control but Kazunari is keeping busy.
Kazunari is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazunari throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez seems keen to control Kazunari's posture.
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazunari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazunari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazunari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Kazunari postures up.
Kazunari throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazunari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kazunari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kazunari scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Kazunari defends easily.
Kazunari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazunari throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazunari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez has his foot on Kazunari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazunari works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Kazunari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ramirez punishes Kazunari's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazunari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kazunari throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
Kazunari moves forwards but Ramirez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazunari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
Kazunari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazunari feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Kazunari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez throws a jab when Kazunari was well out of range.
Kazunari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazunari pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez is not content to let Kazunari control the position.
Kazunari winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Kazunari postures up.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard but Kazunari has passed into side control.
Kazunari working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ramirez tries to bench press Kazunari off him but Kazunari keeps the position.
Kazunari lands a few punches from side control.
Kazunari is putting a hurting on Ramirez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kazunari working the ground and pound.
Tokugawa Kazunari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez tries to bench press Kazunari off him but Kazunari keeps the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Kazunari postures up.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazunari cracks Ramirez with a big right hand but Ramirez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Kazunari working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazunari trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazunari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazunari working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazunari landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ramirez taking a bit of punishment here - Kazunari scoring with strikes.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari working the body and head with strikes.
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Kazunari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kazunari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ramirez is trying to control Kazunari's posture but Kazunari avoids it.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kazunari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazunari is still trying to improve position.
Kazunari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Kazunari keeps him under control.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazunari is working away from the top position though.
Kazunari working over Ramirez with some ground and pound. Ramirez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazunari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramirez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazunari is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazunari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tokugawa Kazunari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazunari 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokugawa Kazunari!
During a confident post fight interview, Tokugawa Kazunari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ricardo Ramirez was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Takanori Gomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi scores with a decent looking hook.
Zelenka digs a good body shot into Gomi's ribs.
Zelenka thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zelenka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomi stuns Zelenka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zelenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jan Zelenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zelenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Zelenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Gomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelenka defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Gomi misses.
Zelenka works the jab nicely.
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!
Zelenka throws a solid leg kick but Gomi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zelenka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid body kick from Zelenka.
Zelenka closes the distance and pushes Gomi back into the cage.
Gomi lands a right hand.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Zelenka is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zelenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zelenka.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomi.
Zelenka works on Gomi's body with a couple of short punches.
Zelenka is looking to control Gomi's arms but Gomi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zelenka has his back to the cage.
Zelenka misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zelenka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
Zelenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zelenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Zelenka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zelenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zelenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Zelenka.
Zelenka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zelenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Zelenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Zelenka has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelenka prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Zelenka lands with a light punch inside.
Zelenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Zelenka has the dominant position.
Gomi lands a body punch.
Zelenka scores with a shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zelenka has him pressed against the cage.
Zelenka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zelenka prevents the takedown attempt.
Jan Zelenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takanori Gomi.
Gomi blocking some punches.
Zelenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Zelenka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's 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!
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
Gomi has Zelenka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gomi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zelenka tumbling to the mat - Gomi dives into Zelenka's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zelenka wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zelenka trying to control the position.
Zelenka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zelenka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zelenka has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gomi can't find room to land a body shot as Zelenka controls the action.
Jan Zelenka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gomi trying to control the position but instead, Zelenka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomi into the cage.
Zelenka working aggressively here.
Zelenka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomi prevents a body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka tries to work over Gomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zelenka throws a head punch that misses.
Zelenka misses with a body punch.
Gomi taking a breather.
Zelenka gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zelenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zelenka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka scores with a shoulder strike.
Zelenka has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Zelenka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
Zelenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zelenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomi swings wildly with an uppercut but Zelenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelenka lands a body shot.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
Zelenka prevents a body shot from Gomi.
Knees to the body from Gomi.
Zelenka tries to throw a body punch but Gomi avoids it by throwing Zelenka back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zelenka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Zelenka to work.
Zelenka working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelenka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomi is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Gomi is still on wobbly legs! Can Zelenka finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zelenka.
Gomi seems to have recovered his senses.
Zelenka gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka avoiding damage as Gomi throws knees to the body.
Zelenka tries a body shot but Gomi blocks it.
Zelenka lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands with a right to the head.
Zelenka lands a body shot.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomi.
Zelenka prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Gomi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zelenka is defending well for now.
Gomi misses with a punch to the body.
Zelenka stalling in the clinch.
Zelenka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomi blocking some punches.
Zelenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zelenka.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Zelenka is controlling him.
Good body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelenka misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Zelenka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelenka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zelenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomi breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Zelenka tenderised Gomi's leg. Gomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Zelenka.
Nice body kick from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a jab.
Zelenka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gomi takes a step back to recover.
Zelenka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zelenka cracks Gomi with a hook to the temple - Gomi is on wobbly legs here! Zelenka swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gomi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Zelenka wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan Zelenka!
After the big win, Jan Zelenka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Maier has chosen Apaga mas năo bate as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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192 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nygard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nygard's guard now.
Maier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nygard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nygard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nygard!
Maier striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Maier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nygard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maier.
Nygard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nygard wants to get up but he can't break Maier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nygard has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
Nygard wants to get up but he can't break Maier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nygard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maier.
Maier tries to improve position but can't.
Nygard controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nygard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nygard works his way into full mount!
Maier is desperately trying to improve his position but Nygard has a good base and remains in mount.
Maier keeps trying to improve his position.
Maier tries to improve his position but instead Nygard has taken his back!
Nygard stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nygard throws a leg kick but Maier moved away.
Leif Nygard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nygard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard looks for the body kick but Maier saw that one coming.
Maier clinches up against the cage.
Maier avoiding damage as Nygard throws knees to the body.
Maier pulls guard successfully.
Nygard tries to stand but Maier is controlling from the bottom.
Maier is working an open guard so Nygard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nygard misses the jab.
Nygard throws a low kick but Maier moves out of range easily.
Nygard misses with a hook.
We've been told by Nygard's head coaches at Homunculus Alembic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nygard throws the kick towards the body but Maier avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Nygard. No joy for Maier on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard looks to land a left hand but Maier moved out of range nicely.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nygard sprawls well. Nygard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Leif Nygard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Nygard takes a swing at Maier's ribcage but misses.
Maier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nygard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maier somewhat.
Nygard swats away the attempt to clinch by Maier.
Leif Nygard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nygard lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
Maier staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sepp Maier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nygard swats away the attempt to clinch by Maier.
Maier shoots in but Nygard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Nygard shows good takedown defense.
Nygard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nygard misses with a kick to the body.
Nygard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nygard defends well and Maier ends up having to push Nygard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leif Nygard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Maier tries for a takedown but Nygard manages to get underhooks.
Maier tries for a takedown but Nygard manages to get underhooks.
Nygard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nygard has a couple of punches blocked by Maier.
Nygard stops a takedown attempt from Maier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier tries for a takedown but Nygard manages to get underhooks.
Maier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nygard lands a left hand.
Maier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nygard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maier is breathing heavily.
Nygard prevents the takedown attempt.
Nygard lands with a right to the head.
Nygard pushes Maier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maier tries to score a body lock takedown but Nygard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nygard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maier backwards.
Nygard lands a knee to the head.
Maier missing with knees to the body.
Nygard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nygard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nygard lands with a left to the head.
Nygard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nygard prevents it.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maier avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nygard.
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!
Maier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nygard prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygard throws an elbow but misses.
Maier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nygard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nygard throws a leg kick that misses.
Nygard throws a wild body kick that Maier sees coming a mile off.
Nygard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nygard defends it nicely.
Maier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nygard is fending him off so far but Maier persists. Nope, Nygard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier wants to clinch.
Nygard swings for the body but Maier moves out of range.
Nygard with a nice cross.
Nygard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maier checks it well.
Maier avoids the body shot from Nygard.
Nygard throws a chopping leg kick but Maier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leif Nygard is winning the standup battle so far.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt - Nygard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nygard stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nygard.
Maier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nygard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nygard throws a leg kick which misses Maier's front leg but catches the back leg as Maier tries to avoid it.
Nygard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nygard throws a jab but it's blocked by Maier.
Nygard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nygard takes a swing at Maier's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier slips under a jab from Nygard.
Nygard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Nygard misses.
Nygard misses with a straight left.
Maier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nygard!
Nygard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maier is looking for a kimura here.
Nygard is looking to escape.
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nygard is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
Maier stops Nygard from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nygard is defending against the submission attempts here by Maier.
Maier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maier trying to mount his opponent but Nygard defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard trying to control here.
Nygard is looking to improve his position.
Maier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nygard defends it well.
Nygard wants to get back to his feet.
Maier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nygard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maier.
Nygard kicks Maier off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard throws out a leg kick but Maier moves out of range and Nygard only half commits.
Nygard misses with a jab to the body
and Maier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nygard scores with a shoulder strike.
Maier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nygard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nygard has him pressed against the cage.
Nygard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maier avoids it.
Nygard gets underhooks to prevent Maier's takedown attempt.
Maier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maier takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sepp Maier has been cut.
Maier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nygard misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard misses with a punch to the body.
Nygard lands an uppercut.
Nygard connects with a knee to the head.
Maier is rocked!
Maier goes for a takedown attempt but Nygard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maier is still on wobbly legs! Can Nygard finish him?
Leif Nygard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Nygard scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nygard is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Nygard shuts the power down on Maier. Lights out, game over! Nygard is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leif Nygard!
Leif Nygard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Leighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leighty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cowboy Dan. Riley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Queen - It's A Hard Life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Leighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riley slips under a jab from Leighty.
Leighty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leighty circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley misses with a leg kick
and Leighty counters with a nice uppercut.
Leighty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Leighty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leighty misses with a few strikes there.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riley checks a leg kick.
Riley throws a lazy right hand but Leighty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leighty throws a head kick that misses
and Riley counters with a nice uppercut.
Leighty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighty manages to avoid it.
Leighty misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Riley misses
and Leighty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a lazy uppercut
and Leighty counters with a solid body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leighty checks a leg kick.
Ronnie Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighty misses with a body shot.
Leighty lands with a nice body punch.
Riley connects with a right hand. Leighty shakes it off.
Leighty lands a nice shot that snaps Riley's head back.
Leighty checks the leg kick.
Riley throws a jab when Leighty was well out of range.
Riley throws a good cross that connects.
Leighty throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Riley looks for the body kick but Leighty saw that one coming.
Riley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leighty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley throws a chopping leg kick but Leighty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leighty circles away.
Riley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leighty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leighty throws a lazy body kick
and Riley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riley.
Riley misses with some punches.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighty uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Leighty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Leighty fails to land.
Riley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley misses with a punch on the inside.
Leighty wants to break free but Riley has control.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Leighty prevents a body shot from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leighty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leighty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leighty misses with a knee to the head.
Riley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riley misses with the head strike.
Riley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riley misses with a body punch.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighty blocking some punches.
Leighty has had enough of the clinch but Riley keeps him there for the moment.
Leighty working aggressively here.
Leighty manages to break the clinch.
Riley moves out of range as Leighty strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Leighty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leighty throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Riley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leighty is able to avoid easily.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leighty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leighty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Riley throws a leg kick but Leighty checks it.
Leighty throws a wild body kick that Riley sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighty checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Leighty blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leighty.
Riley misses with a looping left.
Leighty throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Leighty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leighty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Riley defending well as Leighty loads up on a big left hand.
Leighty misses with a body shot.
Riley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leighty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leighty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dan Leighty is winning the standup battle so far.
Riley is looking to score with low kicks.
Riley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riley throws a leg kick
and Leighty counters with a nice uppercut.
Leighty slips under a jab from Riley.
Leighty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leighty keeps Riley at a distance using the push kick.
Leighty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riley misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Leighty.
Leighty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Riley.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riley avoids the body shot from Leighty.
Riley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riley tries to score with a low kick but Leighty moves his leg out of the way.
Riley wants to clinch up but Leighty keeps it at a distance.
Leighty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leighty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riley slips under a jab.
Leighty throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leighty.
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!
A big right from Leighty misses.
Riley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leighty's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riley.
Riley throws a chopping leg kick but Leighty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riley tests Leighty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Leighty finds it's target.
Riley wants to clinch but Leighty slips to the side
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Riley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Riley lands a shoulder strike.
Riley has a couple of punches blocked by Leighty.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley has a couple of punches blocked by Leighty.
Leighty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leighty blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leighty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leighty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riley misses with a punch on the inside.
Riley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leighty's face.
It looks like Dan Leighty has been cut.
Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Leighty backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Leighty tries a knee to the head but Riley blocks it.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riley has picked Leighty up - he's going for a ride! Riley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leighty is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leighty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leighty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leighty is keen to just control but Riley is a slippery customer.
Riley with the active half guard here but Leighty passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronnie Riley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Leighty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leighty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riley works the jab nicely.
Leighty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leighty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leighty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riley.
Leighty drops his hands momentarily and Riley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leighty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Leighty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leighty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leighty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley scoring well with a low kick there.
Riley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leighty keeps the fight on the outside.
Leighty misses with a wild body shot.
Leighty throws a leg kick which misses Riley's front leg but catches the back leg as Riley tries to avoid it.
Leighty misses with a kick to the body.
Riley throws out a powerful jab.
Leighty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riley misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leighty's hands.
Leighty takes one on the button.
Leighty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley tries to score with a low kick but Leighty moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leighty throws a hook to the side of Riley's head but Riley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Riley misses
and Leighty counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley tries to score with a low kick but Leighty moves his leg out of the way.
Riley takes one to the side of the head.
Leighty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Leighty misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leighty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Leighty.
Leighty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leighty moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley misses with an uppercut
and Leighty counters with a body kick that stops Riley in his tracks momentarily.
Riley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riley throws a body kick that misses.
Riley misses with a body kick.
Leighty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riley if he has to take too many more of those.
Leighty lands a two punch combo.
Riley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leighty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighty lands a glancing blow to the side of Riley's head.
Riley throws a wild body kick that Leighty sees coming a mile off.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leighty moves away.
Leighty misses with a body kick.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leighty. Leighty obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leighty.
A big left from Riley misses.
Leighty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Leighty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leighty blocks a low kick nicely.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leighty.
Leighty punishes Riley's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Riley.
I think Riley 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronnie Riley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronnie Riley made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by FAME. Stalker has chosen Keelhauled as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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215 lbs
25 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stalker scores with a nice strike.
Stalker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stalker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalker is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Stalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stalker's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs is pushing down on Stalker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stalker is fighting to maintain full guard but Diggs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stalker is looking to improve his position.
Stalker moves into full guard.
Diggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stalker's head.
Diggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalker is keeping the position for now.
Stalker working a defensive guard here.
Diggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs postures up and lands a big shot to Stalker's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalker wants to control but Diggs passes easily into half guard.
Diggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stalker defending well though.
Diggs working over Stalker with some ground and pound. Stalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggs.
Stalker trying to control here.
Stalker gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stalker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Stalker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Diggs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diggs is looking to control Stalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diggs avoid being mounted?
Diggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stalker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stalker prevents Diggs from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs controlling the position for now.
Stalker wants to take a breather but Diggs is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalker. Stalker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Stalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalker throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stalker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diggs scores with a kick to the body.
Stalker lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs moves away from the strike by Stalker.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stalker at a distance.
Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Stalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs misses with a few strikes there.
Stalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
Stalker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker misses with a body shot.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Stalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalker throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stalker.
Stalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a shoot takedown. Stalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diggs defends it easily.
Stalker trying to keep a closed guard but Diggs is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs wants to control from the top but Stalker keeps moving.
Diggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diggs postures up and lands a big shot to Stalker's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs works over Stalker with some ground and pound from guard.
Diggs is working Stalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diggs wants to pass the guard but Stalker is keeping the position.
Diggs throwing strikes from guard but Stalker blocks nicely.
Diggs cracks Stalker with a solid left hand.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moses Diggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stalker, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalker is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diggs!
Stalker avoids the attempt from Diggs to control.
Stalker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stalker punching from mount but Diggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
Stalker punching from mount but Diggs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stalker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diggs's face.
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 Moses Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stalker misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker misses with a low kick as Diggs jumps back.
Stalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggs pushes Stalker away with a front kick.
Stalker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggs.
Diggs postures up and lands a big shot to Stalker's brow.
Stalker wants to stand and escape but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs stopping the sweep attempt from Stalker.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diggs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Diggs slips nicely into half guard.
Diggs wants to free his trapped foot but Stalker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stalker gets full guard.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnnie Stalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stalker has his foot on Diggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
Stalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stalker's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs is looking to advance position but Stalker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stalker trying to control but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker lands a big elbow.
Diggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stalker unloads with some shots from mount but Diggs bucks and avoids them well.
Stalker controlling his opponent.
Diggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diggs working to try and regain half guard.
Diggs is working hard here to advance position.
Stalker with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stalker unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
Stalker is landing with some decent strikes but Diggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stalker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diggs has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stalker's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs is trying to maintain the position but Stalker is very close to passing his half guard.
Stalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnnie Stalker.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Diggs!
Moses Diggs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am a baaaaaaaaaaaad man!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes to the cage accompanied by F**k What Happens Tonight. Le Blanc has chosen I Know It's Over - By The Smiths as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
142 lbs
25 - 4 - 2 |
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140 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloltran moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Le Blanc there.
Cloltran avoids the body shot from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloltran.
Cloltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Blanc as he jumps to the side.
Le Blanc lands a jab to Cloltran's midsection.
Cloltran lands with a nice combination. Le Blanc backs away looking to recover.
Le Blanc slips under a jab.
Cloltran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Blanc.
Le Blanc looks for the body kick but Cloltran saw that one coming.
Cloltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le Blanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloltran.
Cloltran misses with a body shot.
Le Blanc throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cloltran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Blanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloltran.
Le Blanc cracks Cloltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Blanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Cloltran.
A left and a right from Cloltran both land. Nice combination.
Le Blanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Le Blanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Cloltran off the cage and back into range.
Kyle Le Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloltran throws a head kick but Le Blanc moves out of range.
Cloltran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Le Blanc thows a body kick. Cloltran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donk. Le Blanc catches Cloltran right on the button with a cross.
No luck for Cloltran with that takedown attempt.
Cloltran checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Le Blanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cloltran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Blanc is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Blanc lands an overhand right.
Cloltran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran misses with a wild body shot.
Le Blanc feints and then cracks Cloltran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cloltran down.
Le Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Le Blanc misses.
Le Blanc thows a body shot but no joy.
Le Blanc misses with a body kick.
Le Blanc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cloltran.
Le Blanc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Le Blanc, as that shot connected.
Cloltran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Blanc.
Cloltran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Blanc takes a swing at Cloltran's ribcage but misses.
Le Blanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Le Blanc throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cloltran counter with a right hand.
Cloltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Blanc sprawls well. Le Blanc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cloltran gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Blanc. That's going to slow Cloltran down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Blanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Le Blanc finds it's target.
Cloltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloltran looks to land a left hand but Le Blanc moved out of range nicely.
Le Blanc misses with a leg kick.
Le Blanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cloltran moves out of range of the leg kick from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc thows a body shot but no joy.
Cloltran throws a body punch but Le Blanc moves out of range.
No joy there for Le Blanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le Blanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kyle Le Blanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cloltran with a jab.
Le Blanc cracks Cloltran with a good jab.
Le Blanc throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran throws a hook but Le Blanc avoids it easily.
Cloltran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Blanc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Blanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Blanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cloltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Blanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cloltran counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Le Blanc!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cloltran in the domination position with Le Blanc hanging on.
Le Blanc is trying to get back to half guard.
Cloltran throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cloltran working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Le Blanc wants to control but Cloltran postures up.
Le Blanc tries to bench press Cloltran off him but Cloltran keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Le Blanc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donk. Le Blanc catches Cloltran right on the button with a cross.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kyle Le Blanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Le Blanc 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 Cloltran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cloltran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Le Blanc. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Le Blanc.
Cloltran lands a right hook to the body.
Le Blanc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cloltran drops Le Blanc with a left right combo! Cloltran follows him down to the ground into side control.
Le Blanc is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran cracks Le Blanc with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cloltran immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Le Blanc is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cloltran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Cloltran!
Buzz Cloltran spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Kyle Le Blanc spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost, its no big deal, I have nothing left to lose.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Celtics. Matias has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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293 lbs
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leighton Matias!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a hook but Matias avoids it easily.
Davis looks for a takedown but Matias sprawls well.
Matias takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matias has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis has Matias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Davis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matias tumbling to the mat - Davis dives into Matias's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matias looking for a sweep. Not yet Matias, not yet.
Matias trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Matias wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Matias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis postures up in Matias's guard and throws a big left but Matias blocks it.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matias wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Matias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Matias has wrist control.
Davis postures up in Matias's guard and throws a big left but Matias blocks it.
Matias wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis won't allow Matias to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Davis distracts Matias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Matias is retaining full guard.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Matias wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis postures up.
Davis throws an elbow that misses. Matias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Matias!
Matias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matias has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matias defends it easily.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matias defends well.
Matias stands up over Davis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis is trying to control the position but Matias postures up.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matias cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Matias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Glen Davis has been cut.
Matias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matias with a nice head shot there.
Glen Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matias makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jeez, Glen Davis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Glen Davis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leighton Matias!
Leighton Matias is the new super heavyweight champion!
Leighton Matias thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface - No Tears. Morgan has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Sklyar checks a low kick from Morgan.
Morgan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sklyar was covering up waiting for the punch and Morgan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sklyar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sklyar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Sklyar blocks nicely.
Morgan pushing down on Sklyar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sklyar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Sklyar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Sklyar is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sklyar is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Sklyar is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sklyar has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Sklyar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Sklyar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hits Like A Girl, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working Sklyar over with strikes.
Morgan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sklyar is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sklyar tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Sklyar trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Sklyar is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sklyar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sklyar trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sklyar is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan thows a huge punch but Sklyar dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sklyar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
Sklyar is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sklyar avoid being mounted?
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sklyar's thigh. Sklyar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sklyar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sklyar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sklyar has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sklyar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sklyar stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sklyar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Sklyar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sklyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sklyar postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sklyar is one step ahead there.
Sklyar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sklyar with a nice head shot there.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sklyar is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands a couple of elbows.
Sklyar cracks Morgan with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklyar throwing strikes but missing.
Sergiy Sklyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sklyar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sklyar throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sklyar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sklyar pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Sklyar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Sklyar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sklyar landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sklyar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sklyar with a nice head shot there.
Morgan is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sklyar chips away with some ground and pound.
Morgan is still in real trouble! Can Sklyar finish him?
Sklyar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Morgan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar retains his bantamweight title!
Sergiy Sklyar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenner comes to the cage accompanied by ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne. The crowd seem to be enjoying Styles's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Square Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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27
235 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAngelo Kenner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenner moves away from the strike by Styles.
DeAngelo Kenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Styles connects with a single shot there.
It looks like DeAngelo Kenner has been cut.
Kenner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kenner tries to move into range but Styles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenner misses with a low kick as Styles jumps back.
Styles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenner.
Kenner ducks right into an uppercut from Styles.
Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styles tests Kenner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenner walks into a straight right hand from Styles.
Kenner slips under a jab.
Kenner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Styles. Styles obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenner throws a combination that misses
and Styles counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenner circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenner works Styles's body with a nice hook.
Kenner connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kenner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Styles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kenner - the referee stops the clock and Styles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kenner. Styles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Styles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenner tries to land a leg kick but Styles saw it coming and moves away.
Kenner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenner misses with a low kick.
Styles misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenner counters with a shoot takedown. Styles fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
Kenner postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenner wants to pass the guard but Styles is keeping the position.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Kenner is proving a slippery customer.
Kenner being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kenner punishes Styles's body with a nice straight punch.
Styles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Styles misses with a body shot.
Kenner dives in and grabs Styles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes down on Kenner's head and hops out.
Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenner. Kenner obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenner throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenner.
Kenner throws a leg kick
and Styles counters with a head kick that drops Kenner to the mat! Kenner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenner gets a double leg takedown into Styles's guard.
Kenner trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles is trying to control the position but Kenner postures up.
Styles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kenner controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles is controlling Kenner's posture.
Kenner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenner scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenner blocks the leg kick.
Kenner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenner scores with a body shot.
Kenner thuds a left hand into Styles's body.
Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styles looks winded!
A head kick misses from Kenner.
Kenner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styles. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Kenner misses.
A punch lands to the side of Styles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenner throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenner throws a leg kick which misses Styles's front leg but catches the back leg as Styles tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kenner.
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 DeAngelo Kenner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kenner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenner takes a swing at Styles's ribcage but misses.
Styles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenner's calf.
Kenner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenner misses the shot to the body.
Styles throws a hook but Kenner avoids it easily.
Kenner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styles.
Styles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Styles's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles keeping full guard, as Kenner tries to pass.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles pulls Kenner in to control the position.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles working a defensive guard here.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Training Ground inform us that Styles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Kenner tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Kenner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Styles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenner is in Styles's guard.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
Styles working a defensive guard here.
Kenner trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles is trying to keep Kenner in close.
Kenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenner. Kenner obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenner is looking to wear down Styles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kenner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Styles misses with a double jab
and Kenner counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenner throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
Kenner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Kenner.
Kenner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenner misses with a combination
and Styles counters with a leg kick.
Kenner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Styles can pounce on him.
Styles lands a leg kick that knocks Kenner off balance momentarily.
DeAngelo Kenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenner shoots in for a double leg but Styles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Styles cracks the inside of Kenner's front leg.
Styles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenner's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Styles swinging wildly here.
Styles lands with a nice body kick.
Styles 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Styles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenner throws a leg kick
and Styles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeAngelo Kenner's cut is getting worse.
Styles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kenner scores with a nice body kick.
Kenner throws a chopping leg kick but Styles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Styles.
Styles thumps Kenner with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Styles there.
Styles throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin Styles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenner ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenner looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Kenner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenner cracks Styles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Kenner.
Styles throws a hook but Kenner blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenner blocks the leg kick.
Styles cracks Kenner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenner thuds his right hand into Styles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Styles throws a hook but Kenner avoids it easily.
Kenner connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner throws a leg kick which misses Styles's front leg but catches the back leg as Styles tries to avoid it.
Kenner works Styles's body with a nice hook.
Kenner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Styles checks a leg kick.
Kenner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenner misses with an uppercut.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenner.
Kenner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Styles will feel that in the morning.
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!
Kenner swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Kenner tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styles's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Kenner.
Kenner misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Styles was covering up waiting for the punch and Kenner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Styles is pulling down on Kenner's head. It's preventing any offense from Kenner, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to control.
Kenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Styles looking to control.
Styles wants to stand up but Kenner is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styles.
Kenner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Devin Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Styles misses with a hook. Kenner ducked under it nicely.
Styles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenner checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Styles's waist but Styles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenner off to one side.
Kenner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Styles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Kenner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Styles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kenner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Styles throws out a leg kick but Kenner moves out of range and Styles only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenner moves away.
Kenner throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Kenner clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenner.
Styles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenner's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenner.
Styles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kenner if he has to take too many more of those.
Kenner is looking to land body kicks.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kenner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Styles connects with a crisp jab.
Kenner scores with a nice right hand.
Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner tries for a takedown but Styles circles away easily
and Styles counters with a body kick that stops Kenner in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kenner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenner checks a low kick from Styles.
Kenner misses with a few strikes there.
Kenner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styles checks it well.
Styles is looking to slow Kenner down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Styles there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Styles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenner misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Styles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenner's head.
Styles lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles cracks Kenner with an open hand slap.
Styles fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kenner to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kenner looks to clinch but Styles throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kenner taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Devin Styles!
Devin Styles is the new heavyweight champion!
Devin Styles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated DeAngelo Kenner had this to say: 'Much respect. Great fight.'.
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