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SPFN 3: Cid vs Rizzo Jr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
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220 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Joseph! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Joseph misses with a head kick.
McGee misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely. McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut. Joseph throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it. McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph. A punch combination from McGee misses. Joseph throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease. Joseph scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Joseph scores with a kick to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head. Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Joseph punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Joseph throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease. Joseph scores with a punch to the head. McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph. A decent looking cross lands there for Joseph. McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Joseph rushes McGee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head. 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! Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut. McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow. Joseph tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joseph lands an elbow inside that McGee shrugs off. McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land. Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle. McGee avoiding damage as Joseph throws knees to the body.
McGee blocks an elbow strike from Joseph.
McGee prevents a body shot from Joseph. McGee tries a knee to the head but Joseph blocks it.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph. McGee tries to land a knee to the head but Joseph blocks with his arms.
Joseph lands an uppercut. Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee. McGee is breathing heavily. Joseph lands with a right to the head. Joseph has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGee after a bit of a struggle. Knees to the body from Joseph.
Joseph lands an elbow inside. Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside. Joseph goes for a takedown attempt but McGee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGee takes a shot right to the bread basket. Joseph misses with a head kick.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body. Joseph scores with a punch to the head. McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGee misses with a looping right. Anthony Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joseph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from McGee misses. McGee throws a shot to the body.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though. Joseph lands a head kick. McGee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Joseph throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGee's head.
Bang McGee's cut is getting worse. Joseph misses with a body kick. Joseph scores with a head kick. McGee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joseph dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Joseph throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off. McGee connects with the punch. Joseph thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side. McGee looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range. Anthony Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup. Joseph scores with a hook. McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Jab by Joseph. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGee swings widly with a right hand
and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body. Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Joseph misses with a looping right. Joseph scores with a nice strike. McGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Joseph throws a big shot that misses. McGee avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee. Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Joseph lands a jab to McGee's midsection. Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joseph throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it. Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range. Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Joseph looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range. Donk. Joseph catches McGee right on the button with a cross. McGee misses with an uppercut
and Joseph counters with a head kick. That will keep McGee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! McGee blocks the body kick.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joseph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGee. Joseph tries to land a front kick but McGee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee. McGee misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely. Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily. McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee. Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McGee misses with a lunging right hand
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang McGee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A head kick misses from Joseph. Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGee throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGee wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs. McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joseph finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head. McGee avoids the head kick by Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet. McGee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McGee throws a quick inside leg kick. Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Joseph throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it. McGee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it. McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A low kick from Joseph is predictable there and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Joseph misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGee throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range. Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Joseph. Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McGee avoids the head kick by Joseph.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target. Nice body kick there by Joseph. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Joseph misses the shot to the body. McGee checks a leg kick. Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee. McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Joseph counters with a head kick. Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGee momentarily.
Bang McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick. Joseph lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Joseph lands with an uppercut that bounces McGee off the cage and back into range. Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph scores with a kick to the midsection. McGee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
McGee blocks a head kick by Joseph.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph. Joseph scores with a shot to the body.
McGee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose. Jab by Joseph.
Jeez, Bang McGee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee. Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Joseph sizes up McGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joseph throws a combination that misses and McGee counters with a slapping leg kick. Joseph cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. McGee takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses. McGee walks into a left hand. Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McGee misses with a straight right. A punch combination from Joseph misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph. McGee feints and then cracks Joseph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joseph down. Anthony Joseph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGee.
And that's the end of the fight! Anthony Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Joseph 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Joseph! Jumping up and down and very excited, Anthony Joseph waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Portugis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiernan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DESERT STORM by Tartanic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Patrick Tiernan enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Raul Portugis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Tiernan! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tiernan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Portugis misses with a hook. Tiernan ducked under it nicely. Tiernan slips a straight right by Portugis. Tiernan doesn't manage to clinch there - Portugis circles away.
Portugis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tiernan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Portugis takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. Portugis throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with a slapping leg kick. Portugis lands a nice looking body shot.
Portugis throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiernan counters with a nice leg kick. Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Portugis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Raul Portugis has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Portugis misses with a two punch combination.
Portugis lands with an overhand left. Tiernan tries to clinch but Portugis is having none of it. Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portugis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Portugis lands with a cross. Tiernan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Portugis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiernan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Portugis sizes up Tiernan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiernan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Portugis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portugis.
Tiernan scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Portugis misses. Portugis misses with a head kick.
Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portugis.
Portugis throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan. Tiernan rushes Portugis and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portugis. Portugis throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Portugis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tiernan misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Portugis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Portugis misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as Portugis controls the action.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan prevents a body shot from Portugis. Tiernan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Portugis lands a nice uppercut. Tiernan prevents a body shot from Portugis. Portugis pushes Tiernan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Portugis fails to land. Tiernan works on Portugis's body with a couple of short punches. Portugis misses with a punch on the inside.
Portugis prevents a body shot from Tiernan. Portugis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it. Portugis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Portugis. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan. Portugis has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portugis has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Portugis controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan. Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan lands a nice uppercut. Portugis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portugis blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiernan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Portugis.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tiernan tries to work over Portugis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiernan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Portugis loads up on a big right hand but Tiernan slips the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Portugis blocks a leg kick. Tiernan throws a solid leg kick but Portugis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiernan. Tiernan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Portugis. Portugis loads up on a big right hand but Tiernan slips the punch. Tiernan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tiernan checks a leg kick nicely. Tiernan tries to clinch up. Tiernan slips a jab from Portugis. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Portugis throws a lazy right hand but Tiernan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Portugis throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Portugis is lucky that one didn't land flush. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Portugis checks a leg kick. Tiernan wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Tiernan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Raul Portugis's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Portugis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Portugis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Raul Portugis is winning the standup battle so far. Portugis lands with an overhand left. Tiernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Portugis misses the body punch and Tiernan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portugis thinking. Portugis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiernan to score with a decent uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Portugis.
Portugis throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with a low kick, right behind Portugis 's knee. Jab from Portugis. Portugis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Portugis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. No joy there for Tiernan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiernan slips a straight right by Portugis. Tiernan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portugis circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tiernan slips a jab from Portugis. Raul Portugis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Portugis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Portugis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiernan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fighters circling - Tiernan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tiernan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portugis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiernan. Tiernan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portugis. Portugis takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. Portugis throws a leg kick and Tiernan counters with a three punch combo that has Portugis backing up. Portugis nods at Tiernan to acknowledge the strikes. Portugis lands with a good body shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Portugis. Portugis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tiernan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Tiernan defending well as Portugis loads up on a big left hand. Portugis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tiernan rushes Portugis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Portugis blocks a body shot from Tiernan. Portugis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards. Portugis lands a hook to the side of the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Portugis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Portugis blocks a body shot from Tiernan. Still in the clinch, Tiernan scores with a nice short uppercut. Portugis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan pushes Portugis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Portugis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land. Portugis blocks a body shot from Tiernan. Portugis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Portugis gets through Tiernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Portugis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by Portugis.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. Tiernan lands a nice uppercut. Tiernan effectively controlling the action here. Tiernan tries to work over Portugis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Portugis controls his hands.
Tiernan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tiernan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land. Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land. Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as Portugis controls the action.
A short right from Tiernan on the inside. Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Portugis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Portugis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Portugis blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Portugis avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage. Portugis is working for takedown but Tiernan is calmly controlling the position for now. Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Portugis uses good head movement to avoid it. Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Portugis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tiernan tries a body shot but Portugis blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portugis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. Portugis avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Tiernan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Raul Portugis's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Portugis jabs at Tiernan's body. Portugis scores with a hook to the body. Tiernan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Portugis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan wants to clinch. Portugis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Portugis digs a good hook to Tiernan's body.
Portugis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tiernan moves into range and connects with a jab. Portugis scores with a decent looking hook. Portugis misses with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiernan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Portugis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Portugis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Portugis dips to his left and cracks Tiernan with an uppercut!
Tiernan is rocked! Portugis lands a nice hook to Tiernan's body. Tiernan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tiernan is still on wobbly legs! Can Portugis finish him? Good leg kick by Tiernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiernan seems to have recovered his senses. Portugis shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiernan tries to sprawl out of it but Portugis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiernan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tiernan moves out of range of the leg kick from Portugis. Tiernan connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Portugis. Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Portugis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tiernan moves out of range as Portugis strikes. Decent striking displayed by Portugis there. Portugis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tiernan is out of range and Portugis settles back down. Tiernan slips a jab from Portugis. Tiernan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Portugis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan. Tiernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Portugis misses with a straight left. Portugis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
Portugis takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses. Portugis connects with a right hand. Tiernan shakes it off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tiernan misses the jab. Portugis avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Portugis misses with a hook
and Tiernan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Portugis is lucky that one didn't land flush. Tiernan moves out of range as Portugis strikes. Tiernan connects with a leg kick. Portugis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Good work by Portugis as he checks the leg kick. Tiernan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portugis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Portugis lunges at Tiernan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiernan's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan staying out of range there. Good work by Portugis as he checks the leg kick. Portugis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Portugis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Portugis lands a jab to the head.
Portugis misses with the combination.
Portugis throws a leg kick and Tiernan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portugis misses with a short punch on the inside. Patrick Tiernan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Portugis misses with a short punch on the inside. Tiernan prevents a body shot from Portugis. Portugis prevents Tiernan from breaking the clinch. Portugis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow. Patrick Tiernan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Portugis can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Raul Portugis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Portugis.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiernan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiernan lands a hook to the side of the head. Portugis lands with a right to the head. Portugis misses with a short punch on the inside. Tiernan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Portugis pushes Tiernan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Portugis tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Portugis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Portugis avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Raul Portugis showed his dominance in that final round. I think Tiernan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Tiernan! Patrick Tiernan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newbomb Turk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Newbomb Turk! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turk throws out the jab. Ehrmantraut throws out a leg kick but Turk moves out of range and Ehrmantraut only half commits. Ehrmantraut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Turk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ehrmantraut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ehrmantraut is looking to take a break and control but Turk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ehrmantraut lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Turk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Turk is trying to maintain the position but Ehrmantraut is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Turk manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Turk working a defensive guard here.
Ehrmantraut cracks Turk with a solid left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turk looking for a sweep. Not yet Turk, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ehrmantraut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Turk has Ehrmantraut pulled in close to control his posture. Ehrmantraut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Turk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Turk is trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut postures up. Turk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving. Ehrmantraut postures up in Turk's guard and throws a big left but Turk blocks it. Turk is pulling down on Ehrmantraut's head. It's preventing any offense from Ehrmantraut, at least for the moment. Turk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newbomb Turk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Turk takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses. Turk misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turk. Ehrmantraut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horrible takedown by Ehrmantraut or perhaps it was just good defense by Turk which made him look bad. Ehrmantraut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ehrmantraut connects with a jab. A big left from Ehrmantraut misses. Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ehrmantraut misses the jab. Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Turk. Turk misses with a body shot.
Turk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ehrmantraut. We've been told by Ehrmantraut's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ehrmantraut looks to land a right hand but Turk moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turk slips a jab and a cross from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with a double jab.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab and a cross from Turk.
Ehrmantraut misses with a straight right. Turk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ehrmantraut. Turk catches Ehrmantraut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ehrmantraut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turk's waist but Turk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ehrmantraut off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ehrmantraut. That's going to take a lot out of him. Turk misses with a left hand and Ehrmantraut counters with a shoot takedown. Turk fights it but they end up in guard. Turk pulls Ehrmantraut in close to his closed guard and prevents Ehrmantraut from doing any damage or advancing position. Ehrmantraut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turk wants to sweep but no luck. Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Turk is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ehrmantraut dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turk is looking to reverse the position. Ehrmantraut cracks Turk with a big right hand but Turk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Ehrmantraut seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Turk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Ehrmantraut. Turk on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Turk is not content to let Ehrmantraut control the position. Turk on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! What's Turk going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Turk on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Newbomb Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. An inside leg kick lands from Turk. A big left from Turk misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turk. Ehrmantraut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turk avoids it really well and circles away. Ehrmantraut clinches up against the cage. Turk working hard to break the clinch. Ehrmantraut tries to work over Turk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Turk on the inside. Turk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turk just misses with a punch to the body.
Turk throws a lazy uppercut
so Ehrmantraut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ehrmantraut stopping the sweep attempt from Turk. Turk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ehrmantraut cracks Turk with a solid left hand. Turk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving. Ehrmantraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ehrmantraut scoring with some ground and pound. Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Turk wants to get back to his feet but Ehrmantraut is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Turk has an active guard here but Ehrmantraut has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turk trying to hold on to Ehrmantraut's head to control him but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut wants to free his trapped foot but Turk is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ehrmantraut is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Turk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there. Ehrmantraut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ehrmantraut tries to free his leg and advance position but Turk is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turk has momentary wrist control but Ehrmantraut slips an elbow through the middle. Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss. Turk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turk looking for a sweep. Not yet Turk, not yet. Ehrmantraut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Turk trying to control the position.
Turk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ehrmantraut is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Turk breaks from the clinch.
Ehrmantraut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A swing and a miss from Turk. Ehrmantraut dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ehrmantraut misses with a hook. Turk ducked under it nicely. A combination from Turk does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ehrmantraut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ehrmantraut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A left lands for Turk. Ehrmantraut misses with a looping right. Ehrmantraut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ehrmantraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turk tries to avoid it but Ehrmantraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turk to the ground. Turk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ehrmantraut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ehrmantraut lunges at Turk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turk's hand. Ehrmantraut pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Turk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Turk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ehrmantraut lands a couple of elbows. Turk pulls Ehrmantraut in to control the position. Ehrmantraut working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ehrmantraut's head backwards. Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Turk. Ehrmantraut slips under a jab. Turk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ehrmantraut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turk's guard. Ehrmantraut is looking to work some ground and pound but Turk has wrist control. Turk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turk's head. Ehrmantraut won't allow Turk to sweep him here. Ehrmantraut landing with the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of short punches. Ehrmantraut won't allow Turk to sweep him here. Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ehrmantraut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turk's guard. Ehrmantraut frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ehrmantraut with shots to the head and body - Turk looks very uncomfortable down there. Ehrmantraut breaks from Turk's wrist control and lands an elbow. Turk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ehrmantraut is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turk tries to get back to half guard but can't. A nice elbow there by Ehrmantraut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ehrmantraut landing shots from mount. Michael Ehrmantraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ehrmantraut landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Ehrmantraut connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turk is in a horrible position here. Ehrmantraut smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ehrmantraut looking to finish Turk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Turk!
Turk is rocked! Ehrmantraut lands a big elbow - Turk is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Turk is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Ehrmantraut! Our winner, Michael Ehrmantraut, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kleinschmidt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pezet - Slang 2. Duran has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Umberto Duran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Kleinschmidt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Umberto Duran! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kleinschmidt wants to clinch up but Duran keeps it at a distance. Kleinschmidt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duran blocks a low kick nicely. Kleinschmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran. Kleinschmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kleinschmidt misses with a looping right. Duran misses with a hook
and Kleinschmidt counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Umberto Duran has been cut. Kleinschmidt shoots in but Duran avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kleinschmidt slips under a jab. Kleinschmidt is looking to slow Duran down with leg kicks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kleinschmidt connects with a body shot. Duran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Kleinschmidt does it's job there. Kleinschmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut. Kleinschmidt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands. Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kleinschmidt throws a leg kick and Kleinschmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! Kleinschmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away. Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kleinschmidt throws a big shot that misses. Duran staying out of range there. Duran misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kleinschmidt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kleinschmidt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kleinschmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily. Duran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kleinschmidt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Kleinschmidt gets a takedown into half guard. Duran looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duran taking some punishment here, with Kleinschmidt in his half guard. Duran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kleinschmidt. Kleinschmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Duran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kleinschmidt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duran defending well though. Duran is trying to stand back up but Kleinschmidt is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kleinschmidt is nestled in close to Duran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kleinschmidt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kleinschmidt thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Kleinschmidt there. Duran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kleinschmidt. Kleinschmidt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kleinschmidt thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Duran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Duran manages to escape and get back to his feet! Kleinschmidt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kleinschmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Duran misses with a hook
so Kleinschmidt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kleinschmidt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Duran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kleinschmidt stands and throws Duran's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kleinschmidt throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Kleinschmidt working the body and head with strikes. Kleinschmidt with the ground and pound but Duran regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Kleinschmidt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kleinschmidt trying to mount his opponent but Duran defends it. Duran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kleinschmidt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Duran has momentary wrist control but Kleinschmidt slips an elbow through the middle. Kleinschmidt with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Kleinschmidt dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kleinschmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kleinschmidt. The fighters circle momentarily. Kleinschmidt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Duran looks to throw the jab but Kleinschmidt is out of range. Elroy Kleinschmidt is winning the standup battle so far. Duran jabs Kleinschmidt right on the nose. Kleinschmidt blinks but takes it well. Good standup being displayed there by Kleinschmidt as he connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duran is looking to chop away at Kleinschmidt's legs. Duran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kleinschmidt looks to land a right hand but Duran moved out of range. Kleinschmidt moves out of range as Duran strikes. Kleinschmidt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duran! Kleinschmidt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kleinschmidt throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Duran parries the strikes from Kleinschmidt easily there. Kleinschmidt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duran to escape.
Kleinschmidt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duran some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Kleinschmidt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. An elbow from Kleinschmidt crashes against the mat.
Kleinschmidt prevents Duran from escaping the position. Kleinschmidt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Kleinschmidt working the ground and pound but Duran is defending the strikes. Kleinschmidt working the head and body with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kleinschmidt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kleinschmidt scores with punches from side control. Duran wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kleinschmidt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kleinschmidt working the strikes but Duran uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Kleinschmidt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kleinschmidt prevents Duran from standing back up.
Duran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kleinschmidt. Kleinschmidt working the head and body with strikes. Kleinschmidt thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Kleinschmidt misses with a head shot. Duran uses the momentum to regain guard. Kleinschmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duran's head. Kleinschmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Duran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kleinschmidt postures up and lands a big shot to Duran's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Elroy Kleinschmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Duran has momentary wrist control but Kleinschmidt slips an elbow through the middle. Kleinschmidt lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kleinschmidt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duran manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Duran's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kleinschmidt breaks from the clinch.
Kleinschmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it. Duran throws a shot from downtown. Kleinschmidt moves away and avoids it. Kleinschmidt slips a straight right by Duran. Kleinschmidt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duran's sensitive parts. Duran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kleinschmidt thumps Duran with a low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kleinschmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A big right from Duran misses. Kleinschmidt throws a solid leg kick but Duran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kleinschmidt. Kleinschmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duran can do to turn this around? Kleinschmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duran as he jumps to the side. Kleinschmidt throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Duran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Kleinschmidt slips the punch. A punch combination from Duran misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Kleinschmidt dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kleinschmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kleinschmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kleinschmidt throws a body kick that misses. Kleinschmidt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duran to the mat! Duran manages to get full guard. Kleinschmidt prevents Duran from getting back to his feet. Kleinschmidt throws an elbow that misses. Duran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kleinschmidt's guard. Nice move by Duran! Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt looking for a triangle here. Duran is fighting it but it looks tight! Kleinschmidt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Duran is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elroy Kleinschmidt! Elroy Kleinschmidt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fucking yes! My first victory after five hard losses!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan comes to the cage accompanied by French National Anthem. Alfredo Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 15 - 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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerdan manages to avoid it. Torres connects with a high kick. Cerdan loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch. Torres loads up on a big right hand but Cerdan slips the punch. Good shot there by Torres. Torres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Cerdan misses the target. Torres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cerdan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cerdan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerdan defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand. Cerdan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres. Cerdan lands with a good body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Torres slips a straight right by Cerdan. Torres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Cerdan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Torres has just dragged him back down to the mat. Torres stands up and beckons Cerdan to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Cerdan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from Torres misses. The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Torres throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cerdan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alfredo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cerdan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target. Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cerdan. Torres throws out a leg kick but Cerdan moves out of range and Torres only half commits. Torres throws a leg kick that misses. Cerdan lands a lovely overhand right. Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cerdan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cerdan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Torres misses with a hook. Torres throws out a loose jab but Cerdan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Torres closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cerdan did well to prevent Torres getting side control. Cerdan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Torres keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Cerdan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cerdan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cerdan. Cerdan just leaning against Torres, taking a breather. Cerdan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerdan. Cerdan throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres. Cerdan throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cerdan. Cerdan has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Cerdan misses with the head strike.
Cerdan trying to control the position but instead, Torres has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cerdan into the cage. Cerdan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Torres misses with a short punch on the inside. Cerdan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards. Torres misses with the head strike.
Torres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cerdan. Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cerdan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cerdan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Cerdan. Cerdan tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Cerdan lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land. Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cerdan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cerdan lands with a short shot to the head. Cerdan tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Cerdan has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres blocks a body shot from Cerdan. Still in the clinch, Cerdan scores with a nice short uppercut. Torres fails to pull guard.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch. Cerdan misses with a hook from the clinch. Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cerdan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cerdan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
Torres trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Torres will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torres avoids the head kick by Cerdan.
Torres staying out of range there. Cerdan scores with a hook. Good exchange - Cerdan coming out on top. Alfredo Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cerdan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torres is rocked! Torres throws a leg kick but Cerdan sees it coming and moves out of range. Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerdan finish him? Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torres throws a hook but Cerdan avoids it easily. Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Torres stops Cerdan from getting back to his feet.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torres decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Torres feints and then cracks Cerdan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerdan down. Torres ducks under a wild hook from Cerdan. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cerdan, as that shot connected.
Torres throws the left hand but Cerdan avoids the punch easily. Torres misses with a leg kick. Cerdan throws a front kick that sends Torres stumbling back into the cage. Cerdan lands a big uppercut and Torres crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Torres looks OK. Cerdan waves Torres back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cerdan misses with a looping left. Cerdan is stalking Torres. Torres circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cerdan, and it's lights out! Torres really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Cerdan! Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcel Cerdan waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Betoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoni has chosen Amaranthe - Amarathine as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 lbs
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joni Betoni! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Betoni gets a clinch. Gravas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Betoni can't break the clinch.
Betoni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Betoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gravas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Betoni backwards. Gravas misses with some punches.
Betoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gravas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Betoni. A good leg kick by Gravas. Betoni clinches. Gravas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravas struggles to land a body shot inside as Betoni controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gravas fails to land. Gravas breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Betoni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A low kick from Gravas is predictable there and Betoni counters with a left and a right that stings Gravas. Betoni moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas. A slow jab from Gravas misses its intended target. Nice sprawl there from Gravas as Betoni shoots in. Latka Gravas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joni Betoni. Betoni wants to clinch up but Gravas keeps it at a distance. Latka Gravas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gravas scores with a jab. Betoni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gravas pounces like a tiger and cracks Betoni with a vicious hook! Betoni is down but not out! Gravas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Latka Gravas! Latka Gravas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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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
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Carson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cajun Xander! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carson, as that shot connected.
Xander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Carson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Xander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Xander is leaning against Carson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Carson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Xander misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Xander scores with a nice short uppercut. Xander taking a breather. Xander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carson. Xander misses with a punch on the inside.
Carson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Carson working hard to break the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carson blocks a body shot from Xander. Nice body punch from Xander. Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carson is trying to force a seperation but Xander has the dominant position. Xander tries a body shot but Carson blocks it.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xander pushes Carson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carson's efforts to push away. Xander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carson is trying to force a seperation but Xander has the dominant position. Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Xander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Xander can't find room to land a body shot as Carson controls the action.
Carson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Xander lands a left hand.
Carson tries to circle away but Xander has him pinned against the cage. Xander works on Carson's body with a couple of short punches. Carson blocking some punches.
Carson is trying to pull guard but Xander has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carson is trying to push Xander away but Xander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Xander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xander can't find room to land a body shot as Carson controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Xander as the two fighters clinch.
Xander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carson is trying to pull guard but Xander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Xander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Xander. A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land. Carson prevents a body shot from Xander. Xander misses with a short punch on the inside. Xander stalling against the cage.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carson tries to work over Xander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Xander tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Xander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land. Xander working some nice short punches in the clinch. Carson tries to break free but Xander pushes him back against the cage. Xander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Xander throws a head punch that misses. Carson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xander prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Carson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Xander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carson backwards. Xander misses with the head strike.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander misses with a short punch on the inside. Carson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xander misses with the head strike.
Xander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carson backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carson is trying to force a seperation but Xander has the dominant position. Xander misses with a punch to the body.
Carson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xander tries a body shot but Carson blocks it.
Carson lands a nice uppercut. Carson tries to break the clinch but Xander is controlling the position. A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short right from Xander. Xander misses with some punches.
Xander tries to work over Carson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Carson scores with a nice short uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajun Xander dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Xander tenderised Carson's leg. Carson is trying to keep his angry face on. Xander tried to score with a low kick but Carson checks it. Carson checks a low kick from Xander. Xander wants to clinch up but Carson keeps it at a distance. Carson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xander sprawls well initially but Carson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Xander is refusing to be controlled, as Carson sits in half guard. Carson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xander is trying to stand up here but Carson is controlling him well. Carson is looking to advance position but Xander won't allow it. Carson is working for a kimura but Xander is defending it quite comfortably.
Carson passes the guard and advances to mount! Carson goes for an armbar but Xander turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xander.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xander wants to stand but Carson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Xander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xander has managed to get both his arms back between Carson's legs - danger averted. Xander is looking to work some ground and pound but Carson has wrist control. Xander preventing the sweep. Xander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Xander looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Carson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xander manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xander keeping full guard, as Carson tries to pass. Carson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Carson wants to control from the top but Xander keeps moving. Carson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Xander keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully. Carson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Xander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carson missing with a left hand there. Xander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Carson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Xander misses with a body shot.
Carson checks a leg kick. Carson with a nice cross. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xander, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Xander is looking to land body kicks. Xander looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range. Xander is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Carson dominated that second round. That's time! Carson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Xander throws a lazy right hand but Carson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Glenn Carson has been cut. Carson throws a good cross that connects.
Carson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. No luck for Carson with that takedown attempt. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xander.
Xander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xander tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carson. Xander slows the pace down in half guard. Carson actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Carson wants to improve his position but Xander is controlling well.
Xander trying to control from half guard but Carson is working away. Carson trying to control but Xander postures up.
Xander slows the pace down in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cajun Xander hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Xander tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Xander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carson. Nice shot by Carson. Xander slips a jab from Carson. Carson lands a jab to the head.
Carson moves out of range as Xander strikes. Carson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Xander is looking to slow Carson down with leg kicks. Xander tries to clinch but Carson moves out of range. Carson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xander can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xander in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xander can pounce on him.
Carson misses the shot to the body. Xander looks to throw the jab but Carson is out of range. Carson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xander. Carson catches Xander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cajun Xander seems to be getting the better of the standup. Xander throws a right and a left that both miss. Xander lands a head shot. Xander tries to clinch but Carson moves out of range. Carson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Carson connects with a nice looking jab.
Xander slips a jab and a cross from Carson.
Xander takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carson catches Xander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! 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 walks into a stiff left hand from Carson. Xander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xander.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xander. That's going to slow Carson down. Xander throws a nice outside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Carson lands a jab to the nose. Xander lands with a hook. Carson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Xander misses with a series of wild punches.
Carson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Xander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carson. The fight stays on the outside here - Xander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Cajun Xander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Xander has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cajun Xander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saint's choice of entrance music: Bad Company - Holy Water. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jensen Saint enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Nascimento! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saint connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nascimento drives through and clinches with Saint against the cage.
Nascimento prevents the takedown attempt.
Nascimento gets through Saint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Saint stalling against the cage.
Saint tries to break free but Nascimento pushes him back against the cage. Saint struggles to land a body shot inside as Nascimento controls his hands.
Saint wants a takedown.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Saint is trying to pull guard but Nascimento turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Cristiano Nascimento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jensen Saint. Saint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint looking to slow down the pace here. Saint fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nascimento makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Saint misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nascimento fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Saint throws a big shot that misses. Saint loads up on a big right hand but Nascimento slips the punch. We've been told by Nascimento's head coaches at Red Battle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Saint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Nascimento connects with a body shot. Nascimento tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nascimento wants to clinch. Nascimento misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nascimento feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saint throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Nascimento throws a hook but Saint avoids it easily. Nascimento moves forwards but Saint connects with a nice, crisp jab. An inside leg kick lands from Saint. Saint scores with a nice right hand.
Saint misses with a body kick. Saint lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nascimento pushes Saint up against the cage in a clinch. Saint scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short left from Saint. Saint tries to circle away but Nascimento has him pinned against the cage. Saint tries to pull guard but Nascimento forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Saint misses with a short punch on the inside. Nascimento scores with a shoulder strike. Saint scores with a shot to the side of Nascimento's head. Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nascimento's elbow. Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Saint tries to pull guard but Nascimento won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nascimento gets through Saint's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Saint avoiding damage.
Saint blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right from Nascimento on the inside. A short left from Saint. Nascimento working aggressively here.
A short left from Nascimento. Saint is trying to pull guard but Nascimento turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Saint pulls guard. Saint trying to control the position.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving. Nascimento controlling from the top position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cristiano Nascimento just wasn't active enough. Saint scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jensen Saint will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nascimento connects with a body shot. Nice uppercut there from Nascimento. Nice defenses there by Nascimento. Nascimento lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nascimento stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saint. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nascimento throws a low kick but Saint avoids it. A head kick by Saint misses and Nascimento makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Saint swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nascimento counters with a nice body kick.
Nascimento misses the shot to the body. Nascimento has managed to clinch.
Nascimento misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Saint tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saint throws a punch but it's blocked by Nascimento. Saint gets through Nascimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Saint misses with a body punch.
Saint jumps guard.
Nascimento sitting in guard here, content to control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nascimento has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saint is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cristiano Nascimento wasn't doing enough on the ground. Nascimento throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Saint takes a shot right to the bread basket. A punch lands to the side of Nascimento 's head but he takes it in his stride. This has been an exciting period of action! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint. Nascimento ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nascimento checks a leg kick. Nascimento throws a body punch but Saint moves out of range. Nascimento attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nice shot lands for Saint. Good leg kick by Nascimento there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nascimento looks to land a right hand but Saint moved out of range. Nascimento goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nascimento misses with a head kick.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nascimento thows a body shot but no joy. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nascimento, as that shot connected.
Saint misses with a shot to the body and Nascimento counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Saint lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nascimento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nascimento throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Saint counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Saint cracks Nascimento with a solid left hand.
Nascimento is rocked! Saint arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nascimento's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jensen Saint! Jensen Saint tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo Jr! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cid checks a leg kick nicely. Cid staying out of range there. Rizzo Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cid. A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses and Cid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cid motions for Rizzo Jr to come forward. Cid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rizzo Jr tries to land a leg kick but Cid saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Cid. Rizzo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Cid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've been informed that Rizzo Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Cid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rizzo Jr looks to throw the jab but Cid is out of range. Cid checks a leg kick. Rizzo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Cid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rizzo Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cid. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cid moves out of range as Rizzo Jr strikes. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rizzo Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cid - the referee stops the clock and Rizzo Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cid. Rizzo Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Crunch! Rizzo Jr slams his shin into Cid's torso. Cid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cid drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rizzo Jr tried to score with a low kick but Cid checks it. Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cid connects with a high kick. Rizzo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick that is checked and Cid counters with an outside leg kick.
Cid lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! An inside leg kick from Rizzo Jr misses. Cid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo Jr throws out a leg kick but Cid moves out of range and Rizzo Jr only half commits. Cid lands with a nice body punch. Cid checks a low kick from Rizzo Jr. Cid connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cid lands with a slapping head kick. Cid just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cid was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo Jr. Cid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr checks it well. Rizzo Jr tries to clinch up but Cid circles away and keeps his distance. Rizzo Jr scores with a hook. Cid avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo Jr.
Cid with a jab. Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cid. Rizzo Jr tried to score with a low kick but Cid checks it. Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr connects with a body shot. Rizzo Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Rizzo Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cid throws a hook but Rizzo Jr blocks it. Cid throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range easily. Rizzo Jr defending well as Cid loads up on a big left hand. Cid throws the kick towards the body but Rizzo Jr avoids it. Rizzo Jr throws out a leg kick but Cid moves out of range and Rizzo Jr only half commits. Rizzo Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Cid feints and then cracks Rizzo Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo Jr down. Cid moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr. Cid misses with a hook. Rizzo Jr ducked under it nicely. A good leg kick by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cid moves into range and connects with a jab. Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
Cid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cid misses with a body kick. Cid scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rizzo Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cid moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr. Cid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr. Nice body kick from Rizzo Jr. It looks like Cid has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Rizzo Jr pushes Cid away with a front kick. A good leg kick by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cid paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cid throws a nice inside leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Rizzo Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rizzo Jr throws a wild body kick that Cid sees coming a mile off. Cid checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Virgil Cid will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo Jr blocks the body kick.
Rizzo Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cid misses with a hook. Cid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rizzo Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo Jr blocks a jab. Cid scores with a nice head shot. Cid throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Cid. Rizzo Jr slips a jab from Cid. Rizzo Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Cid manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rizzo Jr. Cid takes a swing at Rizzo Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo Jr lands a jab-cross combination. Cid thumps Rizzo Jr with a low kick. Cid blocks a jab. Rizzo Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cid has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzo Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rizzo Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Virgil Cid has been cut. 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! Rizzo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rizzo Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cid throws out the jab. Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away. Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away. Cid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr works over Cid's head and body with a nice combination. Rizzo Jr throws out a powerful jab. Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cid tries to work over Rizzo Jr's front leg with a kick but Rizzo Jr checks it. Cid misses with a wild body shot. Cid on the wrong end of a nice jab. Some bone on bone action there as Rizzo Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rizzo Jr connects with a jab. Cid swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cid swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cid swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cid scores with a nice right hand.
Rizzo Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cid. Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
Cid misses with a kick to the body.
Cid misses with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Cid moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A jab from Cid does it's job there. Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses and Cid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Rizzo Jr throws a jab when Cid was well out of range. Rizzo Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rizzo Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Cid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rizzo Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cid is out of range. Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rizzo Jr misses with a leg kick and Cid counters with a nice uppercut. Rizzo Jr misses with a looping left. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rizzo Jr - the referee stops the clock and Cid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rizzo Jr. Cid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rizzo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cid.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick. Rizzo Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rizzo Jr connects with an inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target. Rizzo Jr lands with a right hand. Rizzo Jr throws a push kick but Cid slaps the foot to one side. Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Cid saw that one coming. Cid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzo Jr's hands. Cid throws a body punch but Rizzo Jr moves out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cid throws a push kick but Rizzo Jr slaps the foot to one side. Cid tries to work over Rizzo Jr's front leg with a kick but Rizzo Jr checks it. Cid misses with an uppercut. Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Virgil Cid's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo Jr 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. A low kick from Cid is predictable there and Rizzo Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses and Cid counters with a stiff right hand. Rizzo Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
Cid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Cid keeps the fight on the outside. Cid checks the leg kick. Rizzo Jr catches Cid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A jab from Cid finds it's way through Rizzo Jr's defenses. Cid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Cid's head but Cid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rizzo Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Cid. Rizzo Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cid scrambles back to his feet. Rizzo Jr staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo Jr is looking to clinch but Cid is avoiding it.
Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cid. A shot to the body from Rizzo Jr misses and Cid counters with a left to the body. Cid throws a sloppy body shot
and Rizzo Jr counters with a body kick that stops Cid in his tracks momentarily. Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rizzo Jr tries to score with a low kick but Cid moves his leg out of the way. Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Cid checks it. Cid throws a leg kick and Rizzo Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rizzo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Rizzo Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cid counters with a good low kick that Rizzo Jr was not able to check. Cid takes one on the button. Cid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo Jr thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rizzo Jr looks to land a right hand but Cid moved out of range. Rizzo Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cid's calf. 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! Cid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizzo Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Cid's head but Cid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rizzo Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rizzo Jr takes one on the button. Rizzo Jr tries to land a leg kick but Cid saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Rizzo Jr misses. Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cid.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr. Cid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rizzo Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick. Cid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rizzo Jr wants to clinch. Rizzo Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rizzo Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cid misses with a looping right. Rizzo Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cid checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cid connects with an inside leg kick. Cid throws out a leg kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range and Cid only half commits. Rizzo Jr swinging wildly here.
Rizzo Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cid has time to react. Cid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo Jr blocks the low kick. Cid blocks a low kick nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rizzo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rizzo Jr throws a lazy head kick and Cid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rizzo Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rizzo Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Cid moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo Jr really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Virgil Cid's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cid ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Cid connects with a body shot. A cross from Rizzo Jr lands. Cid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizzo Jr doesn't seem bothered though. Rizzo Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cid. Cid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cid swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Rizzo Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cid. Rizzo Jr manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Rizzo Jr as he checks the leg kick. Rizzo Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cid works Rizzo Jr's body with a nice hook. Cid misses with a body punch
and Rizzo Jr counters with a solid body kick. Cid dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cid avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rizzo Jr avoids the body shot from Cid.
Rizzo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Cid ducks down to avoid it. Rizzo Jr misses with a left hand and Cid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Cid avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Cid is predictable there and Rizzo Jr counters with a straight right hand. Rizzo Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cid's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rizzo Jr. That did some damage! Rizzo Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cid cracks Rizzo Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cid moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a right hand that Cid ducks under and follows up with a left that Cid also avoids with ease. Rizzo Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Cid swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo Jr. Cid connects with an inside leg kick. Rizzo Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cid finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzo Jr's head. A good leg kick by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Cid scores with a jab to the jaw. Cid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Cid throws a low kick, looking for Rizzo Jr's leg but Rizzo Jr calmly moves out of range. Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Cid saw that one coming. Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses enabling Cid to counter with a crisp jab. Cid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo Jr manages to avoid it. Cid walks into a jab. Cid lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cid looks for the body kick but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming. Rizzo Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rizzo Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Cid pushes Rizzo Jr away with a front kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cid moves out of range as Rizzo Jr throws a body kick.
A jab from Rizzo Jr misses. Cid throws a jab when Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Cid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cid with a nice cross. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cid connects with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rizzo Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rizzo Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Cid throws a leg kick but Rizzo Jr checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid had his way with Frank Rizzo Jr in that round. The cut man is working on Virgil Cid's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo Jr slips under a jab. Rizzo Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Cid counters with an inside leg kick. Rizzo Jr misses with a hook. Rizzo Jr misses with a wild body shot. Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Cid finds it's way through Rizzo Jr's defenses. Cid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rizzo Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cid can pounce on him.
Cid tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves his leg out of the way. Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick as Cid jumps back. Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Cid moves out of range easily. That kick from Rizzo Jr tenderised Cid's leg. Cid is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cid moves out of range as Rizzo Jr throws a body kick.
Cid connects with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. That kick from Cid tenderised Rizzo Jr's leg. Rizzo Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Cid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cid. Cid loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo Jr slips the punch. Cid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rizzo Jr misses with a leg kick. Cid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rizzo Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Cid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot.
Cid looks to land a right hand but Rizzo Jr moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cid lands the left hand. Cid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rizzo Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Rizzo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Rizzo Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cid. Cid misses with an uppercut. Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Cid throws a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rizzo Jr throws a right and a left that both miss. Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Cid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cid slips a jab from Rizzo Jr. Cid throws a push kick but Rizzo Jr slaps the foot to one side. A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo Jr.
Cid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr misses with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rizzo Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rizzo Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cid throws a head kick that misses. Cid throws a nice looking combination but Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cid jabs at Rizzo Jr's body. A head kick misses from Rizzo Jr. Cid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cid moves out of range of the body kick. Cid connects with an inside leg kick. Rizzo Jr lands with a right hand. Jab by Cid. Rizzo Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cid with a jab. Rizzo Jr checks a leg kick. Rizzo Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cid is out of range and Rizzo Jr settles back down. Rizzo Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Cid's shoulder, as Cid tries to avoid the shot. Cid blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cid checks a leg kick. Rizzo Jr 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. Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Virgil Cid. I think Cid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Virgil Cid retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Queen - I Want It All. Leonard Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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223 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A thudding body kick lands there by Hearts!
A big right from Washington misses. A right-left combo lands from Hearts. Hearts misses the shot to the body. Hearts shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hearts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head. Washington throws a series of punches but Hearts avoids them all with ease. Hearts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes. Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearts is just out of range. Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Washington is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer. Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hearts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots. Hearts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now. Hearts wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment. Hearts is pulling down on Washington's head to control his posture. Washington works a leg free and moves into half guard. Washington wants to control but Hearts is keeping him busy. Hearts trying to control from the bottom.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Hearts is working away. Hearts tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hearts is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hearts avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington with the ground and pound but Hearts uses the opportunity to regain guard. Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now. Washington being controlled here momentarily. Hearts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hearts looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearts, not yet. Washington stands up over Hearts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hearts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Washington with a nice head shot there. Washington throwing strikes but missing. Hearts controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself. Washington with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Washington throws an elbow that misses. Hearts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Hearts! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hearts preventing the sweep. Washington is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up. Washington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hearts has passed into side control.
Washington has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Washington is looking to regain half guard here but Hearts keeps moving and retains side control. Hearts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Washington gets back to half guard. Hearts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Washington wants to get back to full guard but Hearts has passed into side control. Hearts wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy. Hearts gets to mount! Washington was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Hearts lands a heavy elbow. Hearts landing punches.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut. Hearts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Washington's face.
Washington is rocked! Hearts cracks Washington with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). A J Hearts! A victorious A J Hearts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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