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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeddicus Starburst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs has chosen Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty as his entrance music. Laurens Van Der Sluijs 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeddicus Starburst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starburst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Sluijs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starburst misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Der Sluijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Der Sluijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Sluijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Der Sluijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starburst keeps working.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a punch from half guard.
Starburst is pressing down on Van Der Sluijs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starburst wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Sluijs wants to control from the top but Starburst keeps moving.
Starburst has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Der Sluijs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Starburst.
Van Der Sluijs lands a nice forearm strike.
Van Der Sluijs is staying tight to Starburst's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Van Der Sluijs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sluijs working the ground and pound.
Van Der Sluijs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Starburst can't do much from the bottom here.
Starburst is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Der Sluijs has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van Der Sluijs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Starburst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Starburst is trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Sluijs tries to score with some ground and pound. Starburst controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Van Der Sluijs is putting a hurting on Starburst here, landing some big shots from side control.
Van Der Sluijs wants to control but Starburst is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Van Der Sluijs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Starburst is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Van Der Sluijs is chipping away with strikes.
Van Der Sluijs scoring with punches from side control.
Van Der Sluijs working the ground and pound.
Starburst is rocked!
Van Der Sluijs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Der Sluijs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh Starburst is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Sluijs in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Starburst looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Van Der Sluijs turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
A very excited looking Laurens Van Der Sluijs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fybra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fybra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crippled Black Phoenix / Born In a Hurricane. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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Excellent 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Fybra!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fybra pushes Rook up against the cage in a clinch.
Fybra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rook blocks an uppercut.
Rook tries to land knees in the clinch but Fybra avoids the damage to the body.
Fybra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fybra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fybra misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Fybra.
Fybra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fybra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fybra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fybra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rook can't get the takedown.
Rook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Fybra.
Fybra misses with a punch to the body.
Fybra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fybra smiles and moves away.
Rook avoids the body shot from Fybra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fybra is looking to land body kicks.
Fybra stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowman Rook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fybra tries to clinch up but Rook circles away and keeps his distance.
Rook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fybra but Fybra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Fybra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fybra.
A bone on bone clash there as Rook blocks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Fybra 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rook is defended easily by Fybra.
Rook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fybra.
Rook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fybra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fybra wants to clinch.
Rook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fybra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rook somewhat.
Fybra works Rook's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Fybra misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fybra, right into the meat.
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!
Rook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rook walks into a straight right hand from Fybra.
Rook walks into a stiff left hand from Fybra.
Rook feints and as Fybra raises his hands in defense, Rook changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fybra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rook.
Rook is looking to work some ground and pound but Fybra has wrist control.
Rook lands a couple of digs.
Fybra is trying to control the position but Rook postures up.
Rook trying to control but Fybra is working from the bottom.
Fybra has his hands on Rook's head, controlling the position.
Fybra is trying to keep Rook in close.
Fybra pulls Rook in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Fybra.
Rook looks to score with a jab to the body but Fybra is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fybra doesn't seem bothered though.
Fybra throws a leg kick which misses Rook's front leg but catches the back leg as Rook tries to avoid it.
Fybra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rook.
Fybra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rook's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fybra.
Fybra lands a big head kick that sends Rook tumbling to the mat! Fybra takes a step backwards and waves Rook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rook is rocked!
It looks like Bowman Rook has been cut.
Rook gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Fybra!
Michael Fybra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Ghetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghetto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beanie Sigel - In The Ghetto. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Ghetto!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by DeLuise misses
and Ghetto counters with a good, hard body kick but DeLuise shrugs it off.
Ghetto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeLuise blocks a head kick by Ghetto.
DeLuise cracks the inside of Ghetto's front leg.
Ghetto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from DeLuise misses.
DeLuise misses with a body shot.
DeLuise is looking to slow Ghetto down with leg kicks.
Project Ghetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from DeLuise.
DeLuise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghetto. Ghetto obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghetto moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that DeLuise has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Still in the clinch, DeLuise scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghetto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeLuise pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghetto won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLuise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeLuise avoiding damage as Ghetto throws knees to the body.
DeLuise working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise misses with a knee strike.
Ghetto tries a knee to the head but DeLuise blocks it.
Ghetto gets control of DeLuise's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ghetto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ghetto controls DeLuise momentarily but DeLuise frees himself.
DeLuise preventing the sweep.
Ghetto keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto working a defensive guard here.
DeLuise wants to control from the top but Ghetto keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghetto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeLuise tries to land a front kick but Ghetto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLuise cracks the inside of Ghetto's front leg.
Ghetto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghetto lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Ghetto moves out of range.
DeLuise lands a leg kick that knocks Ghetto off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghetto blocks the leg kick.
DeLuise is looking to slow Ghetto down with leg kicks.
Ghetto throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeLuise counters with a big head kick but Ghetto shrugs it off.
DeLuise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ghetto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghetto ducks under a wild hook from DeLuise.
Good leg kick by Ghetto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeLuise walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetto pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeLuise is out of range and Ghetto settles back down.
Ghetto pushes DeLuise up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetto.
DeLuise digs a right hand into Ghetto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghetto's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetto.
DeLuise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghetto backwards.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeLuise backwards.
Ghetto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ghetto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for DeLuise.
DeLuise cracks Ghetto with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Ghetto.
DeLuise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghetto backwards.
Still in the clinch, DeLuise scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeLuise lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuise blocks an uppercut.
Ghetto throws a punch but it's blocked by DeLuise.
A nice left hand lands by DeLuise.
A right handed body shot lands from DeLuise.
Ghetto looks winded!
Ghetto avoiding damage as DeLuise throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeLuise lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Project Ghetto has been cut.
DeLuise misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from DeLuise misses its intended target.
Ghetto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ghetto is rocked!
Ghetto tries to clinch
and DeLuise counters with a nice leg kick.
Ghetto is still on wobbly legs! Can DeLuise finish him?
Ghetto misses with a low kick.
Ghetto seems to have recovered his senses.
DeLuise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLuise has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ghetto.
Ghetto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeLuise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ghetto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghetto gets the takedown into side control.
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!
DeLuise is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ghetto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto is pressing down on DeLuise's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeLuise is holding on for now.
DeLuise moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ghetto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeLuise has Ghetto pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeLuise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
DeLuise preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghetto throws a strike but DeLuise rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Our spies down at at Valhalla Training Grounds inform us that Ghetto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
DeLuise is fighting to break Ghetto's control of his arms but Ghetto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeLuise postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise stopping the sweep attempt from Ghetto.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ghetto throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghetto lands a body shot.
Ghetto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeLuise trying to keep a closed guard but Ghetto is proving a slippery customer.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Ghetto from controlling successfully.
Ghetto distracts DeLuise with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ghetto looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Project Ghetto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghetto with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeLuise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ghetto's guard.
Ghetto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuise trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ghetto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Ghetto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Project Ghetto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghetto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeLuise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetto.
Dom DeLuise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLuise goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeLuise goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghetto moves away.
Ghetto wants to clinch
and DeLuise counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ghetto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ghetto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeLuise walks into a jab.
Ghetto connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghetto tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeLuise swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeLuise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeLuise will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ghetto scores with a jab.
Ghetto throws a leg kick but DeLuise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ghetto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeLuise blocks a head kick by Ghetto.
Ghetto lands with a kick to the temple. DeLuise shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ghetto avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
Ghetto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghetto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto throws a head kick that misses
and DeLuise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghetto with a jab.
DeLuise misses with a two punch combination.
Ghetto throws a lazy head kick
and DeLuise counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ghetto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeLuise finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeLuise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeLuise tries to clinch there but Ghetto circles away.
Ghetto looks to throw a body kick
and DeLuise counters with a nice leg kick.
Ghetto blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ghetto misses its intended target.
Ghetto throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghetto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghetto is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeLuise sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeLuise throws a nice looking combination but Ghetto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghetto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeLuise closes the distance and clinches.
Ghetto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise misses with some punches.
Ghetto trying to control the position but instead, DeLuise has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghetto into the cage.
Ghetto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
Ghetto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghetto misses with the head strike.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghetto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise lands with a right to the head.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetto.
DeLuise is leaning against Ghetto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetto.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghetto's elbow.
Ghetto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeLuise misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from DeLuise.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeLuise gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dom DeLuise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Project Ghetto.
Ghetto swings wildly with an uppercut but DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuise scores with a hook to the body.
DeLuise lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from DeLuise.
DeLuise lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeLuise showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeLuise has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeLuise!
Dom DeLuise seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grant Vanguard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma has chosen Captain Awesome's Theme Song as his entrance music. Rasva Jorma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grant Vanguard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Vanguard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasva Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanguard avoids the head kick by Jorma.
Vanguard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vanguard slips under a jab.
Vanguard throws a chopping leg kick but Jorma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vanguard throws an overhand right that lands on Jorma's shoulder, as Jorma tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Vanguard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanguard tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanguard.
Jorma looking to stall.
Jorma jumps guard but Vanguard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Vanguard - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Vanguard.
Vanguard wants to stall.
Vanguard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jormas head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanguard.
Jorma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jorma has a couple of punches blocked by Vanguard.
Jorma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grant Vanguard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasva Jorma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma has had enough of the clinch but Vanguard keeps him there for the moment.
Vanguard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanguard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vanguard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jormas head.
Vanguard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanguard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
Jorma is trying to break free.
Vanguard lands with a light punch inside.
Jorma tries to work over Vanguard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanguard working aggressively here.
Vanguard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vanguard - that landed with a thud.
Jorma is looking to control Vanguard's arms but Vanguard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorma has his back to the cage.
Jorma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanguard lands with a right to the head.
Vanguard misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanguard backwards.
Vanguard tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
Vanguard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma wants to break free but Vanguard has control.
Vanguard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorma blocks a body shot from Vanguard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanguard slowing the pace effectively.
Jorma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vanguard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jorma.
Jorma can't break the clinch.
Vanguard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanguard lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanguard.
Vanguard lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanguard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanguard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Vanguard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vanguard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Vanguard misses.
Jorma is looking to clinch.
Vanguard lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jorma misses.
Vanguard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jorma checks a leg kick.
Jorma misses with a straight left.
Vanguard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Vanguard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jorma.
A low kick from Vanguard is predictable there
letting Jorma counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Vanguard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanguard.
Jorma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanguard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorma lands with a straight right. Vanguard didn't see that one coming.
Vanguard thumps Jorma with a low kick.
Vanguard throws a sloppy head kick and Jorma moves out of range easily.
Jorma looks to land a right hand but Vanguard moved out of range.
Vanguard lands a big head kick that sends Jorma tumbling to the mat! Vanguard takes a step backwards and waves Jorma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanguard lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jorma is looking to close the distance but Vanguard sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jorma crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jorma is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grant Vanguard!
Grant Vanguard 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 Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland has chosen Placebo - Running up that hill as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunderland scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice takedown defense from Sunderland. No joy for Haley on that attempt.
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Haley fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Sunderland.
Haley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sunderland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sunderland needs to keep his hands up - Haley had a free shot at his head there.
Haley wants to clinch up but Sunderland keeps it at a distance.
Sunderland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Haley.
Haley slips under a jab from Sunderland.
Haley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sunderland takes a swing at Haley's ribcage but misses.
Haley misses with a low kick.
Haley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sunderland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haley throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sunderland as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haley dives in and scores a takedown into Sunderland's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sunderland is adopting a defensive guard.
Sunderland controls Haley momentarily but Haley frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Sunderland hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sunderland tries to land a leg kick but Haley saw it coming and moves away.
Haley checks a leg kick.
Haley checks a low kick from Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haley closes the distance and pushes Sunderland back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland looking to stall.
Sunderland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haley can't find room to land a body shot as Sunderland controls the action.
Haley lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Haley fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Haley.
Haley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sunderland.
Haley throws a head punch that misses.
Sunderland tries to stall but Haley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haley tries to score a body lock takedown but Sunderland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sunderland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
I was talking to Haley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sunderland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sunderland can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunderland.
Haley pushes Sunderland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sunderland trying to stall but Haley improves his position.
Sunderland tries a body shot but Haley blocks it.
Haley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sunderland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sunderland breaks from the clinch.
Haley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Haley. That snapped Sunderland's head back.
Sunderland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haley is able to avoid easily.
Haley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sunderland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haley closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Haley as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland swings wildly with an uppercut but Haley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunderland letting Haley take a breather here.
Sunderland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haley misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haley has Sunderland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Haley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sunderland tumbling to the mat - Haley dives into Sunderland's guard.
Haley wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sunderland lands a head shot.
Sunderland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haley cracks Sunderland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Sunderland misses.
Sunderland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a leg kick
so Haley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sunderland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haley is one step ahead there.
Haley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Haley wants to pass the guard but Sunderland is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunderland trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Sunderland hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sunderland looks to score with a jab to the body but Haley is just out of range.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but Haley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sunderland, as that shot connected.
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Sunderland throws a front kick that sends Haley stumbling back into the cage.
Haley looking to score a takedown here. Sunderland is defending well but Haley drives through and ends up in Sunderland's guard.
Haley won't allow Sunderland to get back to his feet.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Haley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland can't keep his opponent in guard - Haley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sunderland is in trouble now - Haley has advanced to mount!
Sunderland tries to hold on but Haley postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haley landing shots from mount.
Haley with a couple of short strikes.
Dan Haley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sunderland is desperately trying to improve his position but Haley has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunderland wants to control but Haley is having none of it.
Haley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haley avoids the attempt from Sunderland to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sunderland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sunderland manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Haley 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.
Sunderland manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Haley tries a low kick but Sunderland avoids it.
James Sunderland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunderland misses with a low kick.
Haley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunderland tries to score with a low kick but Haley moves his leg out of the way.
Haley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haley closes the distance and clinches.
Haley blocks the elbow strike.
Haley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haley lands a shot to the body.
Sunderland is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haley blocks an uppercut.
Haley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sunderland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland looking to throw knees to the head but Haley is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haley is keeping busy.
Haley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haley lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Haley just misses with a punch to the body.
Sunderland tried to score with a low kick but Haley checks it.
Haley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sunderland slaps away a takedown attempt from Haley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haley checks a leg kick.
Sunderland misses the jab.
Sunderland misses with an uppercut. Haley saw that one coming.
Sunderland misses with a low kick.
Good work by Haley as he checks the leg kick.
Haley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Sunderland walks into a jab.
Sunderland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunderland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sunderland was well out of range. Poor timing from Haley.
Sunderland throws a front kick that sends Haley stumbling back into the cage.
Haley throws a lazy right hand but Sunderland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Haley coming out on top.
Sunderland is looking to score with low kicks.
Haley tries to clinch but Sunderland moves out of range.
Haley throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haley.
Haley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sunderland.
Haley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley digs a right hand into Sunderland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sunderland's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sunderland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haley struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
Haley misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sunderland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Haley.
Haley misses with a punch to the body.
Sunderland looking to throw knees to the head but Haley is blocking nicely.
Haley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sunderland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sunderland throws a nice looking combination but Haley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Haley finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland throws a leg kick
and Haley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haley looking to pass the guard.
Sunderland pulls Haley in to control the position.
Haley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haley postures up in Sunderland's guard and throws a big left but Sunderland blocks it.
Haley wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Dan Haley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Sunderland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley shoots in looking for a takedown but Sunderland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunderland misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunderland throws a leg kick
and Haley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Haley on the inside.
Haley tries for a takedown but Sunderland manages to get underhooks.
Haley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haley wants a takedown but no success here.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Haley misses with a punch on the inside.
Haley blocks a body shot from Sunderland.
Sunderland is looking to control Haley's arms but Haley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sunderland has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dan Haley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haley's corner calls for a 1-2. Haley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sunderland is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Haley blocks the low kick.
Haley shoots for a double leg takedown but Sunderland sprawls well. He's pushed Haley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haley tries to clinch up but Sunderland circles away and keeps his distance.
Sunderland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haley takes the fight into the clinch.
Haley has Sunderland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sunderland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haley pushes off an throws an elbow but Sunderland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunderland wants to stall.
Haley slowing the pace effectively.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haley is keeping busy.
Haley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sunderland's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland can't break the clinch.
Haley lands a left hand.
Sunderland misses with a body punch.
Haley blocks the elbow strike.
Sunderland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haley tries to score a body lock takedown but Sunderland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haley has a couple of punches blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Haley misses with the head strike.
Haley lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Haley scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sunderland's efforts to push away.
Sunderland pushes off an throws an elbow but Haley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haley prevents Sunderland from breaking the clinch.
Haley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sunderland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haley rushes Sunderland and presses him up against the cage.
Haley misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley stalling in the clinch.
Sunderland prevents a body shot from Haley.
Haley throws a head punch that misses.
Haley misses with the head strike.
Sunderland blocks an elbow strike from Haley.
Haley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haley tries for a takedown but Sunderland manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Haley.
Haley lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sunderland is trying to break the clinch but Haley is controlling him.
Sunderland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Haley as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haley is leaning against Sunderland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sunderland stalls.
Haley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haley as Sunderland tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Haley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunderland can do to turn this around?
Haley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley had his way with James Sunderland in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haley is looking to chop away at Sunderland's legs.
Haley looks for a takedown but Sunderland sprawls well.
Sunderland throws a looping overhand right but Haley ducks down to avoid it.
Sunderland lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sunderland.
Sunderland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haley. That did some damage!
Sunderland looks to score with a jab to the body but Haley is just out of range.
Sunderland circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunderland.
Sunderland slaps away a takedown attempt from Haley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but Haley moved away.
Haley throws an overhand right that lands on Sunderland's shoulder, as Sunderland tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haley moves out of range of the body kick.
Haley moves forwards but Sunderland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sunderland throws a low kick, looking for Haley's leg but Haley calmly moves out of range.
Haley checks a leg kick.
Sunderland throws a leg kick
and Haley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sunderland is looking to control Haley's arms but Haley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sunderland has his back to the cage.
Haley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunderland misses with some punches.
Sunderland stalling in the clinch but Haley improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Haley fails to land.
Sunderland leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haley.
Haley tries to land knees in the clinch but Sunderland avoids the damage to the body.
Haley tries to work over Sunderland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sunderland taking a breather.
James Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunderland misses with a knee to the head.
Haley has a couple of punches blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Sunderland.
Haley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland throws a looping overhand right but Haley ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Haley with that takedown attempt.
Haley moves out of range of the leg kick from Sunderland.
Haley wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sunderland, right into the meat.
Haley gets the takedown into side control.
Haley wants to control but Sunderland is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Haley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sunderland can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Sunderland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sunderland tries to escape but Haley is in control.
Sunderland tries to bench press Haley off him but Haley keeps the position.
Haley working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sunderland down.
Sunderland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sunderland is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Haley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haley controlling from side mount.
Haley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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 Dan Haley.
Well Haley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Haley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Game has Changed- Daft Punk. Soon Do had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Soon Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitch Mitchel!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchel.
A big left from Do misses.
Mitchel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Do keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchel misses with a looping right.
Do looks to land a combination but Mitchel avoids it well.
Do closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchel circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Do has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Do needs to keep his hands up - Mitchel had a free shot at his head there.
Do displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Do keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchel.
Do shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitchel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Do throws an elbow but Mitchel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Do lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do working the head with strikes.
Mitchel is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Do. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Do are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Do working the ground and pound.
Mitchel struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do lands an elbow.
Do landing strikes.
Mitchel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Do.
Mitchel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mitchel is not content to let Do control the position.
Do creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mitchel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Do working away.
Mitchel is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Do crashes against the mat.
Do lands an elbow.
Do working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do working the head and body with strikes.
Do working the ground and pound from side control.
Mitchel is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mitchel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mitchel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Do.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do takes a little break here. Mitchel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mitchel wants to control but Do postures up.
Do is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Do working away.
Do looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mitchel is avoiding damage well.
Do cracks Mitchel with a big elbow.
Mitchel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Do.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Do lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Do landing strikes.
Mitchel is still in real trouble! Can Do finish him?
Do misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mitchel seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchel is looking for a sweep.
Do cracks Mitchel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel wants to control but Do postures up.
Do lands a decent elbow from side control.
Do lands a strong strike to the head of Mitchel. That's dazed him! Do looking to finish here. Mitchel is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Do lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soon Do!
A less than humble Soon Do misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goto has chosen Japanese Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshiteru Goto!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Goto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goto tries to clinch but Greene is having none of it.
Goto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goto tries to clinch
and Greene counters with a solid body kick.
Goto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goto was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goto, right into the meat.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Goto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto misses with a body kick.
Goto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greene checks it well.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
Goto motions for Greene to come forward. Goto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goto scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goto doesn't seem phased though.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goto throws a low kick but Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene delivers a nice body kick.
Goto is looking to land body kicks.
Goto misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Goto.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goto.
Goto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Goto.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Goto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto scores with a jab. Greene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Goto blocks the leg kick.
Goto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goto throws a head kick that misses.
Goto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene moves away from the strike by Goto.
Goto checks a leg kick.
Greene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Greene misses.
Greene throws a leg kick but Goto moved away.
Goto tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Goto is out of range.
Greene is looking to chop away at Goto's legs.
Greene thows a leg kick but Goto checks it
and Goto counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws an elbow but it misses.
Goto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goto thows a body shot but no joy.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goto misses with a leg kick
and Greene counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greene throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. Goto shrugs it off though.
Goto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greene 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.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greene if he has to take too many more of those.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Goto checks it.
Jab, jab by Goto - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goto misses with a low kick.
Goto misses with a looping right.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goto slips under a jab.
A big left from Goto misses.
Goto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Greene tries to work over Goto's front leg with a kick but Goto checks it.
Goto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greene's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greene 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.
Goto 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.
Greene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goto.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshiteru Goto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greene blocks the body kick.
Goto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goto checks a low kick from Greene.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goto momentarily.
Goto throws a big shot that misses.
Goto lands a nice looking body kick.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goto connects with a leg kick. Greene looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greene has time to react.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goto.
Greene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goto thows a body kick. Greene tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goto throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Goto slams his shin into Greene's torso.
Goto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goto is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greene thuds his shin into the meat of Goto's side.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goto.
Goto lands a head kick!
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Goto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goto scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greene is out of range and Goto settles back down.
Greene pushes Goto away with a front kick.
Goto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Goto finds it's target.
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goto throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
Goto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greene. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Goto.
Goto walks into a jab.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goto.
Greene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Greene connects with the punch.
Goto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene throws the left hand but Goto avoids the punch easily.
Greene keeps Goto at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goto throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greene misses the jab.
Goto throws a front kick that sends Greene stumbling back into the cage.
Greene throws a leg kick but Goto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goto clinches.
Goto scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Greene with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goto lands a nice uppercut.
Goto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greene.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greene presses Goto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goto takes an elbow to the temple.
Goto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene throws a low kick but Goto avoids it.
Goto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greene.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greene counters with a body kick.
Goto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Goto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goto scrambles back to his feet.
Goto slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Goto moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Goto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greene's calf.
Goto lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Goto.
Greene looks for the body kick but Goto saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiteru Goto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
That kick from Greene tenderised Goto's leg. Goto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goto thows a body kick. Greene tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Greene pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goto is out of range and Greene settles back down.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Goto's shoulder, as Goto tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshiteru Goto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goto slips under a jab from Greene.
Goto tries to score with a low kick but Greene moves his leg out of the way.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Goto is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Goto.
Goto throws a low kick but Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goto was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Goto avoids it.
Goto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene throws a leg kick but Goto moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goto.
Greene throws a front kick aimed at Goto's knee but Goto avoids it well.
Greene motions for Goto to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene drops his hands momentarily and Goto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greene on the side of the head.
Greene avoids a kick to the body.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Goto saw that one coming.
Goto catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Greene's sensitive parts.
Greene misses with a kick to the body.
Goto throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Goto's front leg but catches the back leg as Goto tries to avoid it.
Goto throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Goto counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goto looking to stall.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene is trying to maintain a safe position but Goto gets an underhook and turns Greene into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greene as Goto tries to tie him up.
Greene lands with a short shot to the head.
Goto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goto misses with a punch to the body.
Greene stalls.
Goto has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Goto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene blocking some punches.
Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greene throws an off balance right hand
and Goto counters by moving into the clinch.
Goto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
Goto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greene misses with a right hand
and Goto counters with a solid body kick.
Greene tests Goto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goto.
Good shot there by Goto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goto feints and then cracks Greene's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greene down.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Goto's head back.
Goto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goto.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiteru Goto really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goto's corner calls for a 1-2. Goto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greene steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goto. That one must have hurt.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goto.
Greene cracks Goto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goto.
Good shot there by Goto.
Greene fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goto is out of range.
Goto staying out of range there.
Greene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goto counters with a body kick.
Goto lands with a kick to the temple. Greene shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goto scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Greene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goto connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Greene tenderised Goto's leg. Goto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Goto there.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goto.
Goto connects with the punch.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goto.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Goto slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goto. That's going to slow Greene down.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick from Goto.
Goto misses with a low kick.
Goto connects with the punch.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Goto lands a lovely overhand right.
Greene throws a body punch but Goto moves out of range.
Goto thumps Greene with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene throws a leg kick
and Goto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goto.
Greene throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goto blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Goto fails to land.
Goto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goto thumps Greene with a low kick.
Greene slips under a jab from Goto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Goto down.
Goto throws a head kick that misses.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Goto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goto throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goto throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side.
Goto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greene on the side of the head.
Goto throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Goto tries to land a front kick but Greene steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goto tries to land a body kick
and Greene counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goto's knee momentarily.
Goto throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Goto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goto.
Goto scores with a nice right hand.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Greene misses
and Goto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goto presses Greene against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goto - that will leave a mark!
Goto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greene misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goto 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.
Greene throws a hook but Goto blocks it.
Goto lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiteru Goto dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Greene thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Goto as he checks the leg kick.
Goto connects with a leg kick. Greene looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goto.
Goto wants to clinch.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Greene blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goto manages to avoid it.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greene connects with a body shot that sends Goto's belly button to the back.
Greene cracks the inside of Goto's front leg.
Goto is looking to clinch but Greene is avoiding it.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Greene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greene misses with a left hand
and Goto counters with a stiff right hand.
Goto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Yoshiteru Goto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Greene is trying to force a seperation but Goto has the dominant position.
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Goto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg 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!
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goto.
Goto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Goto's head.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goto moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene wants to break free but Goto has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Goto is blocking nicely.
Greene scores with a shot to the side of Goto's head.
Greene is trying to push Goto away but Goto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but Goto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goto prevents a body shot from Greene.
Danny Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goto blocks an uppercut.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goto wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.
Greene landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Goto has double underhooks.
Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene 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.
Greene throws a jab when Goto was well out of range.
Goto throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Goto misses with a body kick.
Goto throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
A head kick from Greene lands but Goto takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goto tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Goto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws a leg kick but Goto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiteru Goto!
A very excited looking Yoshiteru Goto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato has chosen 神風 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musashi Kato!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kato misses.
Kato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Musashi Kato has been cut.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kato scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Kato throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Kato tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kato throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Kato scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kato.
Kato throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kato's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
Kato throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Kato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Kato throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Kato misses with a body shot.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kato. Kato obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Kato throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Kato lands a jab to the head.
Kato thows a leg kick but Escobar checks it
and Escobar counters with a thumping low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kato has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kato. Kato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Kato catches Escobar right on the button with a cross.
Kato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kato.
Kato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kato thumps Escobar with a low kick.
It looks like Escobar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Kato misses with a wild combination.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kato throws out the jab.
Kato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
Kato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar cracks the inside of Kato's front leg.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kato misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kato throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Kato thows a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kato thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kato looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kato.
Kato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Musashi Kato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musashi Kato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar slips a straight right by Kato.
Kato with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
A big left from Kato misses.
Kato looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
Kato checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Kato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar.
Kato walks into a jab.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kato fails to land.
Kato has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Kato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Kato misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Kato misses its intended target.
Kato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Kato takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Kato sees coming a mile off.
Kato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
That kick from Kato tenderised Escobar's leg. Escobar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kato works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Kato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kato.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Kato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato jabs Escobar right on the nose. Escobar blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Escobar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar feints and then cracks Kato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kato down.
Kato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kato throws a head kick that misses
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Kato throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar slips a straight right by Kato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Kato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kato.
Escobar cracks Kato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kato staying out of range there.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kato there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Kato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Musashi Kato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar takes one on the button.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Escobar works the jab nicely.
Escobar catches Kato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
Kato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Kato misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kato misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Kato looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Kato moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar.
Donk. Escobar catches Kato right on the button with a cross.
Escobar clobbers Kato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Musashi Kato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kato. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Kato moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kato slips a jab from Escobar.
Kato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kato misses with a low kick.
Kato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Escobar.
Nice straight punches there by Kato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kato.
Escobar slips a straight right by Kato.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Kato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Kato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
and Kato moves into the clinch.
Kato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kato working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar slowing the pace effectively.
Kato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kato.
Good shot there by Kato.
Kato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kato lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Musashi Kato just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Musashi Kato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kato moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kato misses with some punches.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
A right handed body shot lands from Kato.
Kato throws a head punch that misses.
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kato tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kato swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar trying to stall but Kato improves his position.
Kato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kato letting Escobar take a breather here.
Kato has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar letting Kato take a breather here.
Kato throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Kato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kato prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kato jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kato to score with a decent uppercut.
Kato throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar wants to slow Kato down by chopping away at his legs.
Kato moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Kato connects with a body shot.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Kato moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Kato looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kato.
Kato scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Kato misses with a low kick.
Kato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kato tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg 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!
Kato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kato wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kato.
Kato throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar counters with a body kick that stops Kato in his tracks momentarily.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Kato dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Musashi Kato's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kato has time to react.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kato ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Kato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Kato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Kato.
Kato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar scores with a jab.
Kato takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato tries to land a leg kick but Escobar saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Kato misses.
Escobar connects with a right hand. Kato shakes it off.
Kato defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Kato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kato lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kato thows a leg kick but Escobar checks it
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kato's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Kato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar finds it's way round the side to connect with Kato's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kato avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kato loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Kato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar checks a low kick from Kato.
Kato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kato scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Kato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Kato's ribcage. Kato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kato struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Kato throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kato.
Kato prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
Escobar wants to break free but Kato has control.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kato under the eye.
Kato misses with a combination
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Kato's ribs.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Kato holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Kato.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar tries to break the clinch but Kato is controlling the position.
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kato blocks a body shot from Escobar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kato misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Pablo Escobar.
Well Kato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Kato! Musashi Kato retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Musashi Kato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia comes to the cage accompanied by Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
301 lbs
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264 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyypia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyypia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hyypia 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.
Mutombo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mutombo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hyypia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyypia takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyypia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo blocks a body shot from Hyypia.
Mutombo managing to block the knees to the body from Hyypia.
Hyypia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyypia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Hyypia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Hyypia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyypia can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutombo.
Hyypia misses with a punch to the body.
Hyypia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutombo digs a right hand underneath Hyypia's ribcage. Hyypia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Hyypia.
Hyypia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Mutombo breaks the clinch.
Hyypia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hyypia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mutombo.
A head kick misses from Hyypia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo thumps Hyypia with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Mutombo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mutombo checks a leg kick.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mutombo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyypia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mutombo. That's going to slow Hyypia down.
Mutombo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutombo misses the jab.
Mutombo throws a looping overhand right but Hyypia ducks down to avoid it.
Hyypia misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mutombo.
Mutombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hyypia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mutombo.
Hyypia throws a big shot that misses.
Mutombo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hyypia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyypia digs a good hook to Mutombo's body.
Hyypia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Hyypia thows a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Hyypia slams his shin into Mutombo's torso.
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!
Mutombo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hyypia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a low kick but Hyypia moves out of range easily.
Hyypia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyypia works the jab nicely.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Hyypia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hyypia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyypia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyypia.
A good leg kick by Hyypia.
Hyypia lands with a shot to the body.
Hyypia cracks Mutombo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyypia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutombo throws a lazy body kick
and Hyypia counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Hyypia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hyypia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyypia scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyypia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mutombo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hyypia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mutombo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyypia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jay Jay Mutombo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyypia lands with a kick to the temple. Mutombo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hyypia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mutombo's head backwards.
Hyypia thows a body shot but no joy.
Sami Hyypia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyypia forces Mutombo back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia misses with the head strike.
Hyypia misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hyypia.
Hyypia misses with a body punch.
Hyypia swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyypia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyypia lands a right hand.
Hyypia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Mutombo avoids the elbow strike from Hyypia, against the cage.
Hyypia throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a right hand.
Hyypia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyypia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyypia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia trying to land knees to the body.
Hyypia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mutombo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
Hyypia lands with a short shot to the head.
Hyypia lands a right hand.
Mutombo stalling in the clinch.
Hyypia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo presses Hyypia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hyypia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyypia lands an uppercut.
Mutombo working hard to break the clinch.
Hyypia misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hyypia can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyypia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hyypia as Mutombo tries to tie him up.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
Hyypia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mutombo tries a body shot but Hyypia blocks it.
Hyypia throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutombo.
A short right from Mutombo on the inside.
Hyypia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mutombo is trying to maintain a safe position but Hyypia gets an underhook and turns Mutombo into the cage.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hyypia struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutombo controls his hands.
Mutombo controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutombo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hyypia up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hyypia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutombo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutombo 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!
Mutombo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hyypia motions for Mutombo to come forward. Hyypia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Hyypia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jay Mutombo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hyypia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyypia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
Mutombo throws a body kick that misses
and Hyypia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mutombo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hyypia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyypia defending well as Mutombo loads up on a big left hand.
Hyypia misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutombo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mutombo throws a leg kick
and Hyypia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Jay Jay Mutombo's cut even more.
Hyypia lands a big right hand that sends Mutombo crashing to the mat! Hyypia stays standing though and waves Mutombo back to his feet!
Mutombo is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hyypia.
Mutombo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyypia finish him?
Mutombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutombo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mutombo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hyypia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hyypia throws a monster overhand right that drops Mutombo! Hyypia follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Hyypia!
Sami Hyypia very nearly forgot to thank KO Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moretti's choice of entrance music: CHANGES. Erik Bennett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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182 lbs
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177 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bennett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Moretti sprawls well.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Moretti ducks down to avoid it.
Enzo Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moretti wants to slow Bennett down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Moretti.
Bennett throws a right hand that Moretti ducks under and follows up with a left that Moretti also avoids with ease.
Donk. Moretti catches Bennett right on the button with a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moretti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moretti swinging wildly here.
Moretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett cracks Moretti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moretti's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moretti working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moretti is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Moretti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Moretti keeps moving.
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moretti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Moretti's legs - danger averted.
Moretti working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Moretti has wrist control.
Bennett postures up in Moretti's guard and throws a big left but Moretti blocks it.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moretti is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bennett postures up.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moretti keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moretti looking to control.
Bennett stands up over Moretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working Moretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
Moretti can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moretti defending well though.
Bennett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moretti moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moretti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moretti's guard.
Moretti wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett working Moretti over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti taking some punishment here, with Bennett in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bennett lands a nice short elbow.
Moretti tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bennett connects with a nice short shot to Moretti's temple.
Moretti manages to get to full guard.
Moretti working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moretti looking for subs off his back but Bennett has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Bennett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moretti's half guard.
Bennett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moretti moves into full guard.
Moretti working a defensive guard here.
Bennett works over Moretti with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moretti has momentary wrist control but Bennett slips an elbow through the middle.
Moretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moretti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moretti trying to control the position.
Moretti has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Moretti keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moretti is trying to keep Bennett in close.
Bennett with a nice head shot there.
Moretti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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!
Bennett stands and throws Moretti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moretti is looking for a sweep.
Moretti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bennett lands a nice forearm strike.
Moretti is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett landing a few strikes.
Moretti tries to improve position but can't.
Moretti gets back to half guard.
Moretti wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett thows a huge punch but Moretti dodges it nicely.
Moretti is defending against the submission attempts here by Bennett.
Moretti tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett slips a nice elbow through Moretti's hands, connecting with Moretti's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bennett connects with a nice short shot to Moretti's temple.
Moretti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bennett dominating with strikes here.
Bennett lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moretti's face.
Moretti is looking to improve his position but Bennett isn't that keen on the idea.
Erik Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bennett with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moretti blocks a jab.
Moretti scores with a leg kick.
Moretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Moretti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moretti slips under a jab from Bennett.
Moretti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moretti misses the shot to the body.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown but Moretti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moretti misses with a wild combination.
Moretti misses with a leg kick.
Moretti throws the kick towards the body but Bennett avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Moretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Moretti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moretti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
Enzo Moretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Moretti misses with a body punch
and Bennett counters with a thumping low kick.
Moretti misses with a body kick.
Moretti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moretti.
Moretti thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moretti.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Moretti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bennett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett scoring with punches from side control.
Moretti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bennett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett lands an elbow.
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moretti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bennett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moretti keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti manages to get back to half guard.
Bennett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moretti tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
Bennett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Bennett there.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Moretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moretti is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Moretti blocks nicely.
Bennett passes Moretti's right leg, so he's now in half 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!
Moretti tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Moretti is still trying to improve position.
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moretti is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Moretti tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moretti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moretti.
Moretti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Moretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Moretti avoids nicely.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moretti throws a leg kick but Bennett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moretti misses the shot to the body.
Moretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a combination that misses
and Moretti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moretti looks to land a body kick but Bennett moved away.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moretti.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moretti as he avoids it easily.
Moretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
A left lands for Moretti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennett tries to land a front kick but Moretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moretti with a jab.
Moretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Moretti jabs Bennett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moretti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bennett takes a step back to recover.
Moretti motions for Bennett to come forward. Moretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Moretti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moretti throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moretti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Bennett as he checks the leg kick.
Moretti checks a low kick from Bennett.
Moretti thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moretti misses with a low kick.
A cross from Moretti lands.
Bennett throws a body punch but Moretti moves out of range.
Moretti cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Bennett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moretti doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moretti checks a low kick from Bennett.
Moretti tries a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but Moretti seems unphased.
Bennett lands a jab to Moretti's midsection.
Moretti misses with a few strikes there.
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
Bennett tries to bum rush Moretti with a series of wild strikes but Moretti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moretti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Moretti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moretti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to trip Moretti. He has hold of a leg but Moretti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bennett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Moretti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett postures up in Moretti's guard and throws a big left but Moretti blocks it.
Moretti controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moretti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bennett defends well.
Bennett postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
Bennett postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Enzo Moretti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Moretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Moretti coming out on top.
Moretti blocks a jab.
Enzo Moretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Moretti. No joy for Bennett on that attempt.
Bennett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moretti avoids it really well and circles away.
Moretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moretti lands with a shot to the body.
Moretti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett dives in and grabs Moretti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moretti pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moretti throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett lands a nice hook to Moretti's body. Moretti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moretti connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
Moretti scores with a nice head shot.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moretti throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Moretti moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Moretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moretti lands a shot to the body.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moretti.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moretti to keep the fight standing.
Enzo Moretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moretti lands a left hand.
Moretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Moretti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Moretti has him pressed against the cage.
Moretti misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moretti gets underhooks to prevent Bennett's takedown attempt.
Moretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Moretti is controlling the position.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Moretti has double underhooks.
Moretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Moretti.
Moretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennett is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Moretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moretti fails to land.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett is working for takedown but Moretti is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Moretti fails to land.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Moretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moretti.
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Moretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Moretti.
Moretti misses with some punches.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Moretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Moretti fails to land.
Moretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Moretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moretti working aggressively here.
Moretti misses with some punches.
Moretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bennett tries to circle away but Moretti has him pinned against the cage.
Erik Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Moretti.
Moretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moretti scores with a hook to the body.
Moretti lands a shot to the body.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moretti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moretti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moretti pushes Bennett against the cage. Moretti is working some dirty boxing. Moretti pushes off with a quick right hook! Bennett goes down! Bennett tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Moretti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Moretti! Enzo Moretti retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Enzo Moretti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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