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BFE: Bloodsport XXVI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sarbanes Oxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Sarbanes Oxley!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarbanes Oxley tries to move into range but Woodley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Woodley throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woodley.
Woodley throws a right and a left that Sarbanes Oxley avoids nicely.
Woodley throws a hook but Sarbanes Oxley blocks it.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodley catches Sarbanes Oxley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Sarbanes Oxley does no damage.
Woodley throws a hook but Sarbanes Oxley avoids it easily.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a wild combination.
Woodley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarbanes Oxley was well out of range. Poor timing from Woodley.
Woodley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley throws a right and a left that Woodley avoids nicely.
Woodley works the jab nicely.
Woodley throws out a leg kick but Sarbanes Oxley moves out of range and Woodley only half commits.
Woodley throws a nice looking combination but Sarbanes Oxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarbanes Oxley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Sarbanes Oxley moves out of range.
Sarbanes Oxley avoids a kick to the body.
Woodley scores with the left hand. Sarbanes Oxley knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarbanes Oxley scores with a jab to the head.
Sarbanes Oxley fails to land with a series of punches.
Sarbanes Oxley staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley swinging wildly here.
Woodley cracks Sarbanes Oxley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Woodley thows a body shot but no joy.
Woodley misses with an uppercut.
Woodley misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woodley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sarbanes Oxley to the mat! Sarbanes Oxley manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley throws a strike but Sarbanes Oxley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Woodley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarbanes Oxley is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Woodley trying to strike off his back.
Woodley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarbanes Oxley is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Sarbanes Oxley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sarbanes Oxley moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarbanes Oxley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sarbanes Oxley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woodley goes for a double leg but Sarbanes Oxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sarbanes Oxley continues to drive forward.
Woodley can't find room to land a body shot as Sarbanes Oxley controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woodley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sarbanes Oxley pinned against the cage. Sarbanes Oxley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sarbanes Oxley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sarbanes Oxley wants it to stay on the feet.
Sarbanes Oxley ducks under a wild hook from Woodley.
Woodley dips to his left and cracks Sarbanes Oxley with an uppercut!
Woodley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Woodley throws a right hand that Sarbanes Oxley ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarbanes Oxley also avoids with ease.
Sarbanes Oxley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woodley.
Woodley throws out a loose jab but Sarbanes Oxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyron Woodley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarbanes Oxley takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley slips a straight right by Woodley.
Sarbanes Oxley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woodley throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarbanes Oxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woodley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woodley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sarbanes Oxley circles away quickly and effectively.
Woodley tries for a takedown but Sarbanes Oxley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robert Sarbanes Oxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarbanes Oxley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woodley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodley.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sarbanes Oxley.
Good exchange - Woodley coming out on top.
Woodley just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a combination
enabling Woodley to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Sarbanes Oxley does no damage.
Woodley throws a right hand that Sarbanes Oxley ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarbanes Oxley also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Sarbanes Oxley misses.
Woodley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Woodley misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sarbanes Oxley. Those never looked like landing.
Woodley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woodley throws a lazy right hand but Sarbanes Oxley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarbanes Oxley throws a series of punches but Woodley moves out of range.
Sarbanes Oxley looks to land a combination but Woodley avoids it well.
Woodley throws the left hand but Sarbanes Oxley avoids the punch easily.
Sarbanes Oxley swinging wildly here.
Sarbanes Oxley looks to land a combination. Woodley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Woodley with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarbanes Oxley moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Sarbanes Oxley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Woodley.
Woodley misses with a straight left.
Woodley looks to land a right hand but Sarbanes Oxley moved out of range.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a straight left.
Woodley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarbanes Oxley blocks a jab.
Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Woodley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarbanes Oxley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woodley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Woodley misses with a hook. Sarbanes Oxley ducked under it nicely.
Sarbanes Oxley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woodley.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with the combination.
Sarbanes Oxley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sarbanes Oxley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woodley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sarbanes Oxley is trying to defend but Woodley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sarbanes Oxley wants to control but Woodley is keeping busy.
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.
Woodley is looking to take a break and control but Sarbanes Oxley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodley trying to mount his opponent but Sarbanes Oxley defends it.
Woodley trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sarbanes Oxley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sarbanes Oxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarbanes Oxley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodley misses with a hook.
Woodley looks to land a combination but Sarbanes Oxley avoids it well.
Sarbanes Oxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woodley.
Woodley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Woodley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Woodley.
Woodley throws a right and a left that Sarbanes Oxley avoids nicely.
Woodley throws a lazy uppercut
and Woodley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woodley jabs Sarbanes Oxley right on the nose. Sarbanes Oxley blinks but takes it well.
Woodley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woodley.
Robert Sarbanes Oxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sarbanes Oxley.
Woodley tries to land a front kick but Sarbanes Oxley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarbanes Oxley moves away from the strike by Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley dodges the punch combination from Sarbanes Oxley.
Woodley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sarbanes Oxley looks to land a combination but Woodley avoids it well.
Woodley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarbanes Oxley on the side of the head.
Sarbanes Oxley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woodley throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Woodley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodley scores with a hook.
Woodley lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Woodley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woodley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woodley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynard The Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynard The Fox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Grimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reynard The Fox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Fox's waist but The Fox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimshaw off to one side.
The Fox lands with a big right hook that stumbles Grimshaw - he's out on his feet here! The Fox follows up with another monster hook that separates Grimshaw from consciousness! Grimshaw falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! The Fox stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reynard The Fox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero moves to clinch but Leroy breaks away
enabling Leroy to counter with a crisp jab.
Leroy blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Leroy's head coaches at Team 907 Assassins that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero tries to clinch up but Leroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Leroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero closes the distance but Leroy moves to the side
and Leroy counters with a left to the body.
Rodniel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Leroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
A nice combination there by Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leroy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leroy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leroy counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leroy avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Leroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leroy manages to break the clinch.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leroy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Romero. That one must have hurt.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leroy throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero wants to clinch but Leroy slips to the side
and Leroy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leroy wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero tries to bum rush Leroy with a series of wild strikes but Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab-cross combination lands for Romero and sends Leroy crashing to the mat! Romero follows him down to the mat - Leroy regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Leroy is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Leroy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero moves nicely into side control.
Oh Leroy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes there by Romero.
Leroy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leroy's legs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romero working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Romero trying to control the position but Leroy is working away.
Leroy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leroy is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero controlling the position.
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.
Leroy tries to escape but Romero is in control.
Leroy is looking to get back to his feet here but Romero is keeping cool and he's managed to take Leroy's back.
Leroy is keeping busy.
Leroy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Leroy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Romero gets his way!
Leroy trying to get back to his feet but Romero is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is persistently looking for the submission but Leroy is defending it well.
Romero is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Leroy with him. Leroy is trying to defend but Romero has an arm under the chin now! Leroy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodniel Romero!
Rodniel Romero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Subdollah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Poon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Poon's choice of entrance music: Jerk It Out-Caesars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amir Subdollah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonnie Poon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subdollah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Poon lands a glancing blow to the side of Subdollah's head.
Poon misses with a series of wild punches.
Poon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Subdollah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Poon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Subdollah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Subdollah lands a leg kick that knocks Poon off balance momentarily.
Subdollah scores with a push kick.
Poon works Subdollah's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poon, as that shot connected.
Subdollah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Subdollah moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Subdollah misses with an elbow over the top.
Poon is looking to control Subdollah's arms but Subdollah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poon has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subdollah breaks the clinch.
Poon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Subdollah cracks the inside of Poon's front leg.
Subdollah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poon thows a body shot but no joy.
Subdollah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Subdollah.
The fighters circling - Poon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poon checks a leg kick.
Poon fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Poon catches Subdollah right on the button with a cross.
Poon closes the distance but Subdollah moves to the side
and Subdollah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Subdollah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subdollah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Subdollah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Subdollah ducks under a wild hook from Poon.
Poon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Subdollah on the side of the head.
Amir Subdollah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poon rushes Subdollah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Subdollah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poon.
Poon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Subdollah obliges.
Poon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Subdollah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Poon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poon shoots for a takedown but Subdollah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Subdollah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Poon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Subdollah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Subdollah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Subdollah.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Subdollah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Subdollah tries to clinch up.
Subdollah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Subdollah counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Subdollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poon looking to slow down the pace here.
Subdollah lands a nice elbow.
Subdollah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Subdollah throws an elbow that misses.
Poon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Subdollah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poon tries to throw a body punch but Subdollah avoids it by throwing Poon back against the cage.
Poon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Subdollah is defending well.
Amir Subdollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Poon.
Poon misses with some punches.
Poon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Poon fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poon has Subdollah pushed against the cage.
Poon prevents a body shot from Subdollah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Poon.
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 Amir Subdollah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Poon misses with a wild body shot.
Poon has managed to clinch.
Subdollah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Subdollah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Poon digs a right hand into Subdollah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Subdollah's gas tank.
Subdollah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Poon lands a shot to the body.
Subdollah avoids a wild elbow strike from Poon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poon managing to block the knees to the body from Subdollah.
Poon misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Subdollah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Subdollah obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subdollah takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Poon.
Subdollah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Subdollah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Subdollah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Subdollah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Subdollah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poon wants to clinch.
Poon throws a poor cross that misses
and Subdollah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Subdollah prevents a body shot from Poon.
Subdollah blocks a body shot from Poon.
Poon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Subdollah throws an elbow but it misses.
Poon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Subdollah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poon misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Subdollah.
Nice cross by Poon.
Poon misses with an uppercut
and Subdollah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subdollah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Subdollah throws an elbow that misses.
Subdollah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Poon as the two fighters clinch.
Subdollah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poon misses with a punch to the body.
Poon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Subdollah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amir Subdollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Poon.
Poon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Subdollah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poon has managed to clinch.
Poon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Subdollah misses with a kick to the body.
Poon lands a nice hook to Subdollah's body. Subdollah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Subdollah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lonnie Poon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poon shoots in but Subdollah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice straight punches there by Poon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poon.
A big left from Poon misses.
Poon scores with a nice right hand.
Subdollah lands a nice looking body kick.
Poon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Subdollah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poon scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonnie Poon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Poon lands with a nice combination. Subdollah backs away looking to recover.
Subdollah moves out of range as Poon strikes.
Subdollah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amir Subdollah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poon sizes up Subdollah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Subdollah. Subdollah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Subdollah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poon throws a combination that misses
and Subdollah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Subdollah keeps control of Poon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Subdollah blocks a body shot from Poon.
Poon scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Subdollah throws an elbow but misses.
Poon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poon tries a body shot but Subdollah blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Subdollah.
Poon misses with a body punch.
Subdollah trying to stall but Poon improves his position.
Poon misses with a punch to the body.
Subdollah prevents a body shot from Poon.
Poon lands a shot to the body.
Subdollah stops a takedown attempt from Poon.
Subdollah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poon avoiding damage as Subdollah throws knees to the body.
Subdollah prevents a body shot from Poon.
Poon struggles to land a body shot inside as Subdollah controls his hands.
Subdollah pushes off an throws an elbow but Poon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Subdollah blocks a body shot from Poon.
Subdollah wants to get back to striking at distance but Poon won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poon blocks the elbow strike.
Subdollah lands a damaging elbow.
Poon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Subdollahs head.
Subdollah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poon looking to slow down the pace here.
Lonnie Poon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Subdollah throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Poon.
Subdollah prevents a body shot from Poon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Subdollah.
Poon lands with a short shot to the head.
Poon has Subdollah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Subdollah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Subdollah prevents a body shot from Poon.
Poon takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poon has a couple of punches blocked by Subdollah.
Subdollah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Poon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Subdollah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amir Subdollah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Poon.
Subdollah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poon misses the body punch
and Subdollah counters by moving into the clinch.
Poon takes an elbow to the temple.
Subdollah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Subdollah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Subdollah breaks from the clinch.
Subdollah staying out of range there.
Poon misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poon lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Subdollah.
Poon takes a swing at Subdollah's ribcage but misses.
Subdollah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Subdollah throws a solid leg kick but Poon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Subdollah.
Poon tests Subdollah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Subdollah was well out of range. Poor timing from Poon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poon cracks Subdollah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lonnie Poon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonnie Poon!
Our winner, Lonnie Poon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irus Golonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irus Golonka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golonka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabrillo as he jumps to the side.
Cabrillo clinches.
Golonka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabrillo smiles and moves away.
Golonka has his takedown stuffed
and Cabrillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Golonka won't be happy with that.
Juan Cabrillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irus Golonka.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cabrillo working the ground and pound.
Golonka is looking for a sweep.
Cabrillo working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golonka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Golonka tries to bench press Cabrillo off him but Cabrillo keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Golonka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrillo works to advance to full mount. Golonka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Golonka tries to reverse the position but Cabrillo maintains control.
Golonka is bucking up trying to escape but Cabrillo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Golonka is rocked!
Golonka is looking to get to half guard.
Golonka is still in real trouble! Can Cabrillo finish him?
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.
Cabrillo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Golonka bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cabrillo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Cabrillo!
Juan Cabrillo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamar Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Flux Pavilion – I Can't Stop . Lawal has chosen E.S. Posthumus Unstoppable as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamar Lawal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro misses with a takedown
letting Lawal counter with a right hand.
Lawal shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcelo Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab
and Lawal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawal circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Ribeiro's head coaches at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawal tries to sprawl out of it but Ribeiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lawal seems to be looking for submissions.
Lawal is taking a breather. Ribeiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawal pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Lawal is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawal is trying for a kimura here. Ribeiro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lawal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamar Lawal!
In his post fight interview, Jamar Lawal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scalante has chosen Started from the bottom as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scalante. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Jones misses.
Scalante moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scalante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scalante counters with a nice uppercut.
Scalante misses with the combination.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scalante.
Jab by Jones.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Scalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Scalante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Scalante blocks it.
Scalante misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Scalante counters with a right hand to the body.
Scalante scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Scalante there.
Scalante misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Scalante to counter with a crisp jab.
Scalante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scalante just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones thows a leg kick but Scalante checks it
and Scalante counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Scalante to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones defending well as Scalante loads up on a big left hand.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scalante.
Scalante slips a jab from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Scalante is out of range.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scalante takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses with a hook
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scalante throws a shot to the body.
Scalante misses with a looping right.
Scalante blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Scalante takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Scalante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scalante moves out of range of the strikes.
Scalante lands with a good body shot.
Scalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a low kick but Scalante avoids it.
Jones throws a leg kick but Scalante checks it.
Jones cracks Scalante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Scalante scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones punishes Scalante's body with a nice straight punch.
Scalante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones tests Scalante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scalante lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scalante counters with a nice body shot.
Scalante is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scalante lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Scalante fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scalante.
Scalante scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Scalante cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scalante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scalante slips under a jab.
Scalante lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Scalante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scalante walks into a left hand.
Jones misses the jab.
Scalante throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Scalante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Scalante is out of range.
Scalante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws a body punch but Scalante moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Scalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Scalante.
Scalante lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scalante lands with a right hand.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Scalante avoids it easily.
Jones takes a swing at Scalante's ribcage but misses.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scalante manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Scalante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scalante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scalante lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Nice defenses there by Scalante.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Scalante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocky Scalante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scalante scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scalante blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Scalante counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Scalante finish him?!
Jones is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scalante closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jones! Scalante dives in looking to finish! Jones is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Scalante!
A victorious Rocky Scalante thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jon Jones had this to say: 'Well, I left it all out in the ring tonight. The better fighter on the day won. I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Bordado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rubber Ducky. Duck Tycoon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquin Bordado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon connects with a right hand. Bordado shakes it off.
Tycoon connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Joaquin Bordado has been cut.
Tycoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tycoon is looking to chop away at Bordado's legs.
Bordado throws a nice looking combination but Tycoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Tycoon misses its intended target.
No joy there for Bordado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tycoon takes a swing at Bordado's ribcage but misses.
Bordado looks to score with a jab to the body but Tycoon is just out of range.
Tycoon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bordado checks it well.
Bordado throws a lazy uppercut
and Tycoon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been informed that Tycoon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tycoon slips under a jab from Bordado.
Bordado lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bordado misses with a hook. Tycoon ducked under it nicely.
Bordado misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bordado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Tycoon.
Bordado moves away from the strike by Tycoon.
Tycoon avoids the body shot from Bordado.
Good work by Tycoon as he checks the leg kick.
Tycoon scores with a leg kick.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses.
Tycoon lands with a nice body punch.
Tycoon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tycoon cracks the inside of Bordado's front leg.
Bordado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a looping left.
Tycoon ducks under a wild hook from Bordado.
Bordado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tycoon cracks a nice hook into Bordado's ribs.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses.
Bordado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Duck Tycoon has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bordado. Tycoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tycoon misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Tycoon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tycoon.
A jab from Tycoon misses.
Bordado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Tycoon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bordado.
Bordado throws the left hand but Tycoon avoids the punch easily.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut
and Bordado counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Tycoon as he connects with a hook.
Tycoon scores with a leg kick.
Bordado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tycoon manages to avoid it.
Bordado thows a body shot but no joy.
Tycoon swings for the body but Bordado moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut
and Bordado counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tycoon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bordado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bordado misses with a straight right.
Tycoon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bordado under the eye.
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordado is just out of range.
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordado moves away.
Tycoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bordado.
Tycoon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bordado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bordado throws a leg kick but Tycoon checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tycoon - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bordado checks a leg kick nicely.
Bordado takes one to the side of the head.
Bordado digs a good body shot into Tycoon's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Tycoon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tycoon digs a good hook to Bordado's body.
Tycoon swings widly with a right hand
and Bordado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bordado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duck Tycoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bordado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tycoon moves away.
Tycoon throws a body kick that misses.
Tycoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bordado.
Tycoon misses the jab.
Bordado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bordado throws a low kick but Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Tycoon 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.
Tycoon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bordado checks the leg kick.
Tycoon throws a lazy uppercut
and Bordado counters with a body kick that stops Tycoon in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon loads up on a big right hand but Bordado slips the punch.
Tycoon throws a shot from downtown. Bordado moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bordado.
Bordado misses with a body punch
enabling Tycoon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bordado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tycoon moves away.
Bordado avoids the body shot from Tycoon.
Bordado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bordado lands with a nice combination. Tycoon backs away looking to recover.
Tycoon misses with a leg kick
and Bordado counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick from Tycoon lands but Bordado takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joaquin Bordado's cut is getting worse.
Tycoon looks to land a left hand but Bordado moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordado slips a jab from Tycoon.
Tycoon tries to land a front kick but Bordado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tycoon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bordado misses with a body kick.
Tycoon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tycoon tries to score with a low kick but Bordado moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Bordado blocks the low kick.
Bordado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bordado is looking to wear down Tycoon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bordado thows a body shot but no joy.
Tycoon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bordado throws a low kick, looking for Tycoon's leg but Tycoon calmly moves out of range.
Bordado misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tycoon counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duck Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tycoon catches Bordado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tycoon slips a straight right by Bordado.
Bordado misses with a wild body shot.
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordado is just out of range.
Tycoon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tycoon misses with a hook. Bordado ducked under it nicely.
Bordado misses with an uppercut. Tycoon saw that one coming.
Bordado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bordado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tycoon can pounce on him.
Bordado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bordado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. Bordado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tycoon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bordado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tycoon. Bordado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tycoon fakes the leg kick and cracks Bordado in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tycoon lands with a slapping head kick.
Joaquin Bordado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tycoon.
Bordado throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon.
Nice uppercut lands for Tycoon. That snapped Bordado's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Tycoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tycoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bordado ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Bordado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tycoon thows a body kick. Bordado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tycoon ducks under a wild hook from Bordado.
Bordado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tycoon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tycoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bordado.
Tycoon dips to his left and cracks Bordado with an uppercut!
Bordado loads up on a big right hand but Tycoon slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordado misses the body punch
and Tycoon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon scores with a punch to the head.
Jeez, Joaquin Bordado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tycoon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bordado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tycoon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bordado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tycoon lands an overhand right.
Tycoon is looking to slow Bordado down with leg kicks.
Tycoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bordado misses the shot to the body.
Tycoon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bordado has time to react.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joaquin Bordado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duck Tycoon!
An out of breath Duck Tycoon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rand Al Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koral Creyonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Thor's entrance music is Hail the Dragon. A fine choice. Koral Creyonte has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rand Al Thor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rand Al Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koral Creyonte!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creyonte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Thor sprawls well initially but Creyonte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Al Thor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Creyonte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Thor is keeping the position for now.
Creyonte throws an elbow that misses. Al Thor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Creyonte's guard. Nice move by Al Thor!
Al Thor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Thor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Al Thor trying to control but Creyonte is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Rand Al Thor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Creyonte on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Creyonte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Thor as he jumps to the side.
Creyonte misses with an uppercut. Al Thor saw that one coming.
Al Thor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Thor just misses with a punch to the body.
Creyonte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creyonte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Thor is fending him off so far but Creyonte persists. Nope, Al Thor circles away and we're back to standing.
Rand Al Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koral Creyonte.
Al Thor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creyonte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creyonte shoots in but no luck this time.
Creyonte swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Thor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte checks a low kick from Al Thor.
We've been informed that Creyonte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Al Thor moves in looking to clinch but Creyonte pushes him off.
Creyonte shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Thor wants to slow Creyonte down by chopping away at his legs.
Rand Al Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creyonte has closed the distance and engaged Al Thor in a clinch.
Al Thor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Al Thor.
Al Thor throws a head kick but Creyonte moves out of range.
Al Thor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Creyonte checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Thor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creyonte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Thor under the eye.
Al Thor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Creyonte counters with a straight right hand.
Al Thor misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Al Thor.
It looks like Koral Creyonte has been cut.
Creyonte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Thor circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Thor. That's going to slow Creyonte down.
Creyonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creyonte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Creyonte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Creyonte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Thor, pushing him back against the cage.
Creyonte tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Thor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Thor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Thor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rand Al Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Thor ducks under a wild hook from Creyonte.
Al Thor throws a front kick aimed at Creyonte's knee but Creyonte avoids it well.
Al Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creyonte moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor throws a chopping leg kick but Creyonte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creyonte shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Thor tries to sprawl out of it but Creyonte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Thor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Creyonte avoids the head kick by Al Thor.
Al Thor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creyonte's calf.
Creyonte looks for a takedown but Al Thor sprawls well.
Creyonte scores with a punch to the head.
Al Thor throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Thor throws a leg kick but Creyonte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Thor throws a wild body kick that Creyonte sees coming a mile off.
Al Thor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Al Thor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koral Creyonte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Creyonte. That snapped Al Thor's head back.
Al Thor throws a head kick that misses.
Al Thor darts in and clinches Creyonte up against the cage.
Creyonte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creyonte avoids the elbow strike from Al Thor, against the cage.
Creyonte goes for a takedown attempt but Al Thor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Thor cracks the inside of Creyonte's front leg.
Creyonte misses with a body kick.
Al Thor throws a looping overhand right but Creyonte ducks down to avoid it.
Al Thor scores with a shot to the body.
Creyonte shoots in and gets a takedown into Al Thor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creyonte trying to move into half guard but instead Al Thor has managed to sweep!
Al Thor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Thor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Creyonte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Thor passes into half guard.
Creyonte wants to improve his position but Al Thor is controlling well.
Creyonte manages to get to full guard.
Al Thor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte 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.
Creyonte working a defensive guard here.
Al Thor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Creyonte is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Al Thor frees his head nicely. Oh but Creyonte has switched to an armbar! Al Thor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Koral Creyonte!
After the big win, Koral Creyonte made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Yee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yee thows a body shot but no joy.
Yee jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Yee's leg. Yee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yee throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Yee throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Tanaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Yee. Beautiful body shot.
Yee thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Yee misses.
Jason Yee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Yee blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tanaka. Yee shrugs it off though.
No joy there for Yee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Yee misses
and Tanaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tanaka.
Yee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yee throws an elbow but it misses.
Yee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike.
Yee lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
Yee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanaka's brow.
Yee throws an elbow but it misses.
Yee pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yee throws an elbow but misses.
Yee misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanaka is trying to break the clinch but Yee is controlling him.
Yee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yee misses with an elbow strike.
Tanaka blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee misses with the head strike.
Yee misses with an elbow strike.
Tanaka tries to circle away but Yee has him pinned against the cage.
Tanaka dodges an elbow strike from Yee.
Yee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Yee.
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Yee moves out of range easily.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Yee moves out of range easily.
Yee throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Yee gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Yee lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Yee throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids the elbow strike from Yee, against the cage.
Yee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yee throws an elbow but misses.
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
Yee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yee clinches up against the cage.
Yee lands with a right to the head.
Tanaka dodges an elbow strike from Yee.
Tanaka dodges an elbow strike from Yee.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Tanaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Yee.
Yee misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yee.
Yee pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yee misses the shot to the body.
Yee lands with a right hand.
Yee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yee just misses with a punch to the body.
Yee thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Yee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Yee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yee throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanaka moves out of range as Yee strikes.
Yee misses with a jab to the body
and Tanaka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yee!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tanaka working away.
Yee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tanaka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yee holds on to Tanaka's head and controls the position momentarily.
Yee is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Yee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanaka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yee is avoiding damage well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tanaka is working Yee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yee wants to control but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka misses with the ground and pound.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yee wants to control but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka is chipping away with strikes.
Yee tries to bench press Tanaka off him but Tanaka keeps the position.
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to score with some ground and pound. Yee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tanaka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yee is looking to reverse the position.
Yee is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tanaka connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yee sneaks back into half guard.
Yee trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tanaka connects with a nice short shot to Yee's temple.
Tanaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tanaka throwing shots but Yee is blocking nicely.
Yee is controlling Tanaka's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yee is trying to maintain the position but Tanaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanaka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tanaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yee wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tanaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is thwarting Yee's attempts to control the position.
Yee wants to improve his position but Tanaka is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Tanaka there.
Yee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yee pushes Tanaka off looking to stand but Tanaka dives back in and keeps control.
Yee wants to get back to full guard.
Tanaka is thwarting Yee's attempts to control the position.
Yee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tanaka is just content to waste time from the top position. Yee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Yee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shingo Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Yee keeps moving.
Tanaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses. Yee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanaka's guard. Nice move by Yee!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shingo Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yee doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yee throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Yee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yee tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Yee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Yee is looking to clinch.
Tanaka wants to slow Yee down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Yee checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Yee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Yee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yee looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Jason Yee is winning the standup battle so far.
Yee works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Yee thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yee throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Jason Yee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Yee checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Yee as Tanaka shoots in.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka lands with a cross.
Yee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yee misses with a two punch combination.
Yee looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Yee tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Yee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka manages to break the clinch.
Jason Yee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee misses with a hook.
Yee drops his hands momentarily and Tanaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Yee misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a good low kick that Yee was not able to check.
Yee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Yee blocks a head kick by Tanaka.
Yee misses the shot to the body.
Yee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Yee lands a head shot.
Yee throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yee.
Yee lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yee blocks a head kick by Tanaka.
Yee misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Tanaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yee throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka counters with a head kick.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Yee off balance momentarily.
Tanaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yee.
Tanaka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yee's half guard.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yee wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Yee is defending the position.
Yee keeping hold of Tanaka's head, controlling as best he can.
Yee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yee looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka works over Yee with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka postures up in Yee's guard and throws a big left but Yee blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shingo Tanaka just about did enough to take it.
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.
Yee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yee was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanaka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yee looking to control.
Yee keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Yee blocks nicely.
Tanaka postures up in Yee's guard and throws a big left but Yee blocks it.
Yee wants to stand but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Yee has Tanaka pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yee looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Yee just wasn't active enough.
Tanaka throws a nice head kick!
Yee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka tries a low kick but Yee avoids it.
Yee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Yee misses its intended target.
Yee throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Yee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yee down.
Yee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yee blocks the body kick.
Tanaka scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Yee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yee throws an elbow but misses.
Yee misses with an elbow strike.
Yee misses with an elbow strike.
Jason Yee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Yee.
Tanaka dodges an elbow strike from Yee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yee throws an elbow but misses.
Tanaka avoids the elbow strike from Yee, against the cage.
Yee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Yee misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Yee has double underhooks.
Yee prevents Tanaka from breaking the clinch.
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yee dips to his left and cracks Tanaka with an uppercut!
Tanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yee misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanaka 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 Yee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy left from Yee finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Yee blocks the low kick.
Yee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yee looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Yee off balance momentarily.
Yee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Yee's head.
A punch combination from Yee misses.
Yee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka cracks Yee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Yee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka slips a jab from Yee.
Yee just misses with a punch to the body.
Yee misses with a double jab.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Yee jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Yee is just out of range.
Tanaka stuns Yee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yee sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Shingo Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Yee checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yee misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yee's waist but Yee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yee jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yee throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yee.
Nice cross by Yee.
Yee jabs at Tanaka's body.
Tanaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yee misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Yee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanaka tries to land a leg kick but Yee saw it coming and moves away.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Yee.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yee throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Yee.
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Yee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yee.
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into Yee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jason Yee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yee is controlling Tanaka's posture.
Tanaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yee is looking to stand up but Tanaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Tanaka postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Yee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Yee's leg. Yee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yee swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Yee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yee throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Yee moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yee.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Yee's leg. Yee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yee. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yee trying to control the position.
Yee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yee trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yee working a defensive guard here.
Shingo Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Yee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yee looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Yee.
I think Tanaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shingo Tanaka!
Shingo Tanaka is the new welterweight champion!
Shingo Tanaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Demon Clothing Company and Laundy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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