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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Dragon. Newbomb Turk looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a 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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Newbomb Turk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Turk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turk has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
It looks like Newbomb Turk has been cut.
Turk slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson drops his shoulder and cracks Turk with a huge uppercut! Turk goes down! Can Wilson finish him?
Turk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson postures up in Turk's guard and throws a big left but Turk blocks it.
Turk is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turk can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turk seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turk defending well though.
Wilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson throwing shots but Turk is blocking nicely.
Turk wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Turk wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Turk quite badly. Turk pulls Wilson in close trying to recover. Wilson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Turk on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Turk doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Wilson!
Don Wilson made sure to mention his sponsor, xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chimaira - Nothing Remains. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Zica Brava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brava moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Brava is working Robinson over against the cage.
Brava lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brava.
A short body shot lands from Brava as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brava up against the cage.
Brava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson looking to stall.
Brava lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Brava.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brava.
Robinson working aggressively here.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Brava tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brava backwards.
Brava working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brava tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brava.
Brava tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brava tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brava.
Robinson cracks Brava with a nice body shot.
Brava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brava can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Brava throws a head punch that misses.
Brava definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Brava lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brava tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Brava is controlling him.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Brava tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brava thinking.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brava counters with an inside leg kick.
Brava tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Brava throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Brava moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Brava doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Brava walks into a left hand.
Brava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brava was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava is looking to clinch.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brava.
Brava fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brava moves to clinch but Robinson breaks away
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson swings for the body but Brava moves out of range.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Brava moved out of range.
Robinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Brava closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brava clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Brava moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Brava avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson jabs Brava to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brava wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson throws a hook but Brava avoids it easily.
Brava rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brava tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Brava's head.
Robinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brava can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson just leaning against Brava, taking a breather.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brava scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brava can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Brava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlton Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brava's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Brava.
Brava doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Brava.
Brava takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brava.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brava rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Brava. Brava maintains the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brava tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brava.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brava.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Brava prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brava can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Brava fails to land.
Brava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brava throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brava is looking to clinch.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brava fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brava closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravas head.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brava.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brava.
Brava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brava letting Robinson take a breather here.
Brava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Brava lands an uppercut.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brava tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Brava tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brava up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Brava.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Brava can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Brava struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Brava.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brava or not.
Brava is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Brava has the dominant position.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson tries to work over Brava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson works on Brava's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Robinson tries to work over Brava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Brava has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brava.
Brava prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Brava is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brava struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson tries to break free but Brava pushes him back against the cage.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brava.
Robinson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Nice body punch from Brava.
Brava cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brava lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Brava.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zica Brava dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brava doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson swings for the body but Brava moves out of range.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brava.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson throws a body punch but Brava moves out of range.
Brava throws a push kick but Robinson slaps the foot to one side.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brava gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brava. Brava circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brava tries to clinch up
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Brava. Brava maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Brava throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Brava gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Brava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brava has him pressed against the cage.
Brava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
Zica Brava has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brava misses with some punches.
Brava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brava blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Brava.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Brava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brava misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Brava struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Brava has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Brava misses with the head strike.
Robinson tries a body shot but Brava blocks it.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Brava.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Brava tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson just leaning against Brava, taking a breather.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brava closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a body punch but Brava moves out of range.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Brava avoids them all with ease.
Zica Brava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brava tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brava tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brava thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson connects with a single shot there.
Brava is looking to clinch.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brava fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Brava struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Brava fails to land.
Brava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Zica Brava.
I think Brava has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zica Brava!
Zica Brava really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andriamboavonjy tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Andriamboavonjy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Graves trying to control the position here.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves keeping full guard, as Andriamboavonjy tries to pass.
Andriamboavonjy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andriamboavonjy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andriamboavonjy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andriamboavonjy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes but missing.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graves wants to stand but Andriamboavonjy is controlling the position.
Andriamboavonjy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andriamboavonjy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Andriamboavonjy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves has hold of Andriamboavonjy's hands but Andriamboavonjy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andriamboavonjy throws a strike but Graves avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves has Andriamboavonjy pulled in close to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andriamboavonjy throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andriamboavonjy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Andriamboavonjy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Andriamboavonjy is keeping the position.
Andriamboavonjy looking for a sweep. Not yet Andriamboavonjy, not yet.
Andriamboavonjy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a head shot. Graves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Graves has control of Andriamboavonjy's left arm, preventing Andriamboavonjy from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes but missing.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Graves pulls Andriamboavonjy in close to his closed guard and prevents Andriamboavonjy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big right hand that misses.
Andriamboavonjy throws an elbow that misses. Graves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andriamboavonjy's guard. Nice move by Graves!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andriamboavonjy throws out the jab.
Andriamboavonjy misses the shot to the body.
Graves tries to bum rush Andriamboavonjy with a series of wild strikes but Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Graves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy misses the shot to the body.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andriamboavonjy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andriamboavonjy throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andriamboavonjy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andriamboavonjy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves punishes Andriamboavonjy's body with a nice straight punch.
Andriamboavonjy slips under a jab from Graves.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andriamboavonjy pushing down on Graves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andriamboavonjy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andriamboavonjy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Andriamboavonjy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andriamboavonjy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a strike but Graves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard.
Andriamboavonjy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andriamboavonjy with the ground and pound but Graves uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Andriamboavonjy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Andriamboavonjy postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Andriamboavonjy working some strikes from top position.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy forces his way into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Graves's thigh. Graves counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Andriamboavonjy pushing down on Graves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andriamboavonjy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andriamboavonjy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to improve his position but Andriamboavonjy is controlling well.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andriamboavonjy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Andriamboavonjy.
Graves tries to lock up and control but Andriamboavonjy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andriamboavonjy lands a big shot there that rocks Graves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andriamboavonjy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Graves is on top in guard.
Andriamboavonjy keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Andriamboavonjy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Graves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Andriamboavonjy has a hand on Graves's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Graves takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy tries to improve his position but instead Graves has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Andriamboavonjy finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Andriamboavonjy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andriamboavonjy looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Andriamboavonjy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andriamboavonjys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andriamboavonjy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Andriamboavonjy's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graves is rocked!
Andriamboavonjy finds Graves's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Graves flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Andriamboavonjy lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Graves will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by Sun Poison and Skin Cancer. Petrov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ash Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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33
159 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ash Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick lands from Campbell that sends Petrov to the canvas. Petrov tries to scramble back to his feet but Campbell brings him back down into side control.
Petrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Campbell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Petrov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Campbell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Campbell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limp Bizkit - My Way. Genki Dama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Kazarian's chin.
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156 lbs
29 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama tries a low kick but Kazarian avoids it.
Dama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kazarian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel Penn Icon Training Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
Dama lands with an overhand left.
Kazarian shoots in for a double leg but Dama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
Dama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genki Dama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dama misses with a kick to the body.
Kazarian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dama's waist but Dama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazarian off to one side.
Dama gets a clinch.
Kazarian pulls Dama into guard.
Dama controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kazarian holds on and takes a little breather.
Kazarian being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Genki Dama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazarian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kazarian misses
and Kazarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Dama. That snapped Kazarian's head back.
Kazarian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazarian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dama wants to pass the guard but Kazarian is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dama working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dama is stalling in the full guard.
Kazarian looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazarian, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dama manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazarian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazarian throwing strikes from guard but Dama blocks nicely.
Dama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dama misses with a head shot. Kazarian uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a big right hand that misses.
Dama wants to control from the top but Kazarian keeps moving.
Kazarian 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.
Dama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama dominated that round.
That's time! Kazarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kazarian slaps away a takedown attempt from Dama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dama misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dama misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazarian.
Kazarian takes a swing at Dama's ribcage but misses.
Dama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kazarians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kazarian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dama's half guard.
Dama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama is looking for a sweep. Kazarian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazarian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazarian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazarian looking to sit in guard and control but Dama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dama wants to pass the guard but Kazarian is keeping the position.
Kazarian working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dama has passed into half guard!
Kazarian is not content to let Dama control the position.
Kazarian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Dama advances position into side control!
Dama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kazarian is not content to let Dama control the position.
Dama working away.
Dama wants to control but Kazarian is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian is looking to reverse the position.
Dama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kazarian takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dama laying and praying for a moment but Kazarian takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazarian defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazarian is trying to control but Dama manages to pass to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazarian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dama defends well and Kazarian ends up having to push Dama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dama swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazarian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dama after a bit of a struggle.
Kazarian tries to pull guard but Dama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazarian is trying to break free.
Kazarian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kazarian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dama after a bit of a struggle.
Kazarian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazarian tries to pull guard but Dama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Dama.
Dama working aggressively here.
Dama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kazarian tries to pull guard but Dama holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazarian drops back down to his feet.
Dama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazarian avoids it.
Kazarian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dama to keep the fight standing.
Dama lands with a right to the head.
Kazarian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kazarian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dama throws a hook to the side of Kazarian's head but Kazarian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dama throws a series of punches but Kazarian moves out of range.
Dama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kazarian counters with a nice uppercut.
Dama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kazarian to the ground. Dama is now in Kazarian's guard.
Dama throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kazarian pulls Dama in to control the position.
Dama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Genki Dama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kazarian throws a series of punches but Dama moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a hook but Kazarian avoids it easily.
Dama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazarian doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazarian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dama lands with a straight right. Kazarian didn't see that one coming.
Dama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dama loads up on a big right hand but Kazarian slips the punch.
Tony Kazarian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian misses with a wild body shot.
Dama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Genki Dama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dama takes a swing at Kazarian's ribcage but misses.
Kazarian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Genki Dama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazarian takes one to the side of the head.
Dama cracks a nice hook into Kazarian's ribs.
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.
Dama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazarian shoots in but no luck this time.
Dama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dama 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!
Genki Dama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan comes into the arena with French National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Ghostal has chosen Good King Wenceslas as his entrance music. Marcel Cerdan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tad Ghostal's chin.
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31
155 lbs
28 - 16 - 2 |
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33
145 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Marcel Cerdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerdan cracks Ghostal with a good jab.
Ghostal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghostal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerdan throws a hook to the side of Ghostal's head but Ghostal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Cerdan misses its intended target.
Cerdan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghostal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerdan. Ghostal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerdan scores with a hook.
Cerdan avoids the body shot from Ghostal.
An inside leg kick from Ghostal misses.
Cerdan throws a hook but Ghostal blocks it.
Cerdan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marcel Cerdan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghostal swings for the body but Cerdan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Cerdan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghostal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cerdan.
Ghostal moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghostal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghostal moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan misses with a left hand
and Ghostal counters with a good low kick that Cerdan was not able to check.
Ghostal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Cerdan.
Ghostal misses with a low kick.
Cerdan lunges at Ghostal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ghostal's hand.
Ghostal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cerdan misses with a wild body shot.
Ghostal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cerdan.
A jab from Ghostal misses.
Cerdan throws an overhand right that lands on Ghostal's shoulder, as Ghostal tries to avoid the shot.
Ghostal moves out of range as Cerdan strikes.
Cerdan throws a sloppy head kick
and Ghostal counters with a series of strikes. Cerdan will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerdan lands a jab to Ghostal's midsection.
Cerdan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ghostal should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan misses with a hook
and Ghostal counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghostal throws a wild body kick that Cerdan sees coming a mile off.
Cerdan swings for the body but Ghostal moves out of range.
Cerdan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghostal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cerdan throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghostal counters with a thumping low kick.
Ghostal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghostal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cerdan throws a nice looking combination but Ghostal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cerdan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerdan misses with a hook to the body
and Ghostal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghostal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghostal throws a leg kick but Cerdan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cerdan blocks a jab.
Cerdan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ghostal to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan misses with a wild body shot.
Cerdan misses with a straight right.
Cerdan misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Cerdan.
Cerdan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghostal on the side of the head.
Cerdan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ghostal. That one must have hurt.
Ghostal takes a swing at Cerdan's ribcage but misses.
Cerdan lands a nice shot to the body.
Cerdan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghostal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerdan.
A punch combination from Cerdan misses.
Cerdan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghostal moves out of range as Cerdan strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ghostal.
Ghostal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerdan's corner calls for a 1-2. Cerdan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghostal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerdan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghostal.
Ghostal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cerdan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ghostal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerdan throws a body punch but Ghostal moves out of range.
Cerdan throws a right hand that misses
and Ghostal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cerdan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghostal.
Cerdan thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerdan thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerdan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cerdan blocks a head kick by Ghostal.
Cerdan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cerdan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cerdan swings widly with a right hand
and Ghostal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It looks like Tad Ghostal has been cut.
Cerdan throws a shot to the body.
Cerdan thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Cerdan.
Cerdan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ghostal is rocked!
Cerdan swings widly with a right hand
and Ghostal counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ghostal is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerdan finish him?
Cerdan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ghostal to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghostal seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghostal digs a good body shot into Cerdan's ribs.
Cerdan throws a shot from downtown. Ghostal moves away and avoids it.
Ghostal lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Cerdan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerdan drops Ghostal with a big left hand! Ghostal is injured, injured bad! Cerdan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Cerdan!
Marcel Cerdan gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cajun Xander!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xander.
Xander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Xander misses with the combination.
Xander misses with a low kick.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xander manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xander wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
Xander sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Bishop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Bishop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop swings for the body but Xander moves out of range.
Xander takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Xander moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xander checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xander momentarily.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Xander.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Xander settles back down.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Xander shoots in.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Xander checks it.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Xander wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Xander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bishop works Xander's body with a nice hook.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop thumps Xander with a low kick.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Xander.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Xander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xander wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop feints and then cracks Xander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xander down.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xander moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Xander is looking to clinch.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bishop wants to clinch but Xander slips to the side
and Xander counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Xander.
Xander lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xander has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Xander blocks an uppercut.
Xander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Xander.
Xander working aggressively here.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xander prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Xander avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xander prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Xander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Xander misses with some punches.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanders head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Xander.
Xander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xander struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Xander misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Xander misses with a body punch.
Xander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xander tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xander backwards.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Xander.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Xander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xander.
Xander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander working aggressively here.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xander blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Xander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xander tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Xander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop gets through Xander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Xander is breathing heavily.
Bishop lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Xander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop presses Xander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Xander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xander throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Xander tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Xander back against the cage.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Xander is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xander has his back to the cage.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xander backwards.
Bishop pushes Xander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xander's elbow.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanders head.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xander misses with a punch on the inside.
Xander misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Xander takes a shot to the head.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Xander.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Xander.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Xander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xander is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xander presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Xander.
Xander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xander's elbow.
Xander misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Xander.
Xander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Xander.
Xander is trying to stall.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Xander digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop tries a body shot but Xander blocks it.
Xander lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xander scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xander tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xander.
Xander struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Xander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Xander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Xander.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xander blocks an uppercut.
Xander misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Xander.
Xander blocking some punches.
Xander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bishop dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Lucas Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a body punch but Xander moves out of range.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Xander.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xander throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xander moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xander.
Xander throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucas Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Xander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xander.
Xander misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses the jab.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Xander pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
Xander blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Xander tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop wants to land a leg kick but Xander is out of range.
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xander misses with a punch to the body.
Xander can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Xander.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Xander - that landed with a thud.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xander throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop pushes Xander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xander's elbow.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xander backwards.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xander.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xander.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xander misses with the head strike.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xander struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Xander.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Xander avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Xander lands a right hand.
Xander can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Xander misses with some punches.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xander tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Xander back against the cage.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xander has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Xander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xander struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Xander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Cajun Xander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Xander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Xander scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Xander tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xander can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Xander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xander misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Xander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Xander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xander backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xander digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
Xander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Xander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Xander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Lucas Bishop.
Well Bishop 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bishop!
An out of breath Lucas Bishop 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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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Junior creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Junior wants to control for a moment but Stormcrow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Junior.
Stormcrow is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stormcrow's head.
Junior wants to control but Stormcrow is keeping him busy.
Stormcrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stormcrow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stormcrow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Junior.
Junior throws a wild left hand from mount and Stormcrow manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is pressing down on Stormcrow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stormcrow is holding on for now.
Stormcrow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Stormcrow has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stormcrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stormcrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior tries to hold on but Stormcrow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stormcrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Stormcrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Junior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stormcrow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Junior advances to half guard.
Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stormcrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Stormcrow is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stormcrow defending well though.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stormcrow defending well though.
Stormcrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stormcrow.
Junior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Junior is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Junior.
Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot
and Junior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stormcrow's guard now.
Stormcrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stormcrow is keeping the position for now.
Junior is in close to Stormcrow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stormcrow pulls Junior in close to prevent any damage.
Stormcrow looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Stormcrow is keeping the position.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stormcrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stormcrow controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowser Stormcrow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stormcrow catches Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Stormcrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior 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!
Stormcrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stormcrow. That's going to slow Junior down.
Stormcrow blocks a head kick by Junior.
Stormcrow thows a leg kick but Junior checks it
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stormcrow!
Junior in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Junior working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior with the ground and pound but Stormcrow regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stormcrow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stormcrow to regain full guard.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormcrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a strike but Stormcrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stormcrow wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Jorge Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stormcrow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing Stormcrow from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bowser Stormcrow.
Junior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow throws an off balance right hand
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Junior throwing shots but Stormcrow is blocking nicely.
Junior is looking to stall here but Stormcrow recovers full guard.
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stormcrow is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior won't allow Stormcrow to sweep him here.
Junior passes Stormcrow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior lands with a right hand.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormcrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Junior circles away.
Stormcrow wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Stormcrow misses with a wild body shot.
Junior tries to keep at a distance but Stormcrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Stormcrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Junior misses
and Stormcrow counters with a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stormcrow with a jab.
Stormcrow rushes Junior and presses him up against the cage.
Stormcrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior has picked Stormcrow up - he's going for a ride! Junior dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior misses with a head shot. Stormcrow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormcrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Junior.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bowser Stormcrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Stormcrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stormcrow is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stormcrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stormcrow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stormcrow throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stormcrow.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick
and Stormcrow counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Stormcrow which made him look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Stormcrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Junior doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow had his way with Jorge Junior in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stormcrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stormcrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow cracks the inside of Junior's front leg.
Stormcrow scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Stormcrow catches Junior right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Junior - just one landing.
Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stormcrow.
Junior is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Junior tenderised Stormcrow's leg. Stormcrow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stormcrow throws an off balance right hand
and Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Junior wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Junior postures up in Stormcrow's guard and throws a big left but Stormcrow blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jorge Junior wasn't active enough on the ground.
Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stormcrow at a distance.
Stormcrow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stormcrow's head.
Junior thows a huge punch but Stormcrow dodges it nicely.
Junior is pressing down on Stormcrow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stormcrow is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stormcrow's head.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stormcrow defending well though.
Junior looks to land a strike but Stormcrow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Junior looking to sit in guard and control but Stormcrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stormcrow trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Stormcrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow wants to stand and escape but instead Junior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormcrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowser Stormcrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stormcrow looking to control.
Junior is pushing down on Stormcrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stormcrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junior 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Junior! Jorge Junior retains his welterweight title!
Jorge Junior spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Arise . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Slinga!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slinga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Slinga saw that one coming.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinga manages to avoid it.
Slinga blocks a jab.
Slinga connects with a leg kick. Oliveira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slinga throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
A shot to the body from Slinga misses
and Oliveira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oliveira.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slinga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Slinga.
Slinga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oliveira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinga jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Slinga.
Oliveira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliveira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Slinga.
Slinga misses with a low kick.
Slinga lands a front kick.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Slinga lands a lovely overhand right.
Gun Slinga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinga sends Oliveira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slinga is motioning to the referee to let Oliveira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oliveira is rocked!
Slinga cracks Oliveira with a hook to the temple - Oliveira is on wobbly legs here! Slinga swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Oliveira falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Slinga wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gun Slinga!
Gun Slinga is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gun Slinga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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