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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut comes to the cage accompanied by non existent. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Ehrmantraut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luciano showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luciano controlling the action here.
Ehrmantraut tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
My spies in GTi Boot Camp inform me that Luciano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Luciano wants to work for an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luciano is keen to just control but Ehrmantraut is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is looking to pass Ehrmantraut's guard but actually Ehrmantraut recovers to full guard.
Ehrmantraut keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Charlie Luciano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Luciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Ehrmantraut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands a nice hook to Ehrmantraut's body. Ehrmantraut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ehrmantraut misses with a looping right.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ehrmantraut finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Ehrmantraut's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut looking to score a takedown here. Luciano is defending well but Ehrmantraut drives through and ends up in Luciano's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ehrmantraut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Ehrmantraut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Luciano looking for a sweep but Ehrmantraut has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Luciano regains half guard.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control the action in half guard but Luciano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Luciano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Luciano is trying to control but Ehrmantraut passes into side control!
Ehrmantraut working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ehrmantraut working away.
Ehrmantraut working the head and body with strikes.
Ehrmantraut working the ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut working away.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
Luciano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but Luciano defending well.
Luciano trying to control from the bottom.
Luciano taking some punishment here, with Ehrmantraut in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Luciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ehrmantraut gets caught napping as Luciano dives in and scores a takedown. Ehrmantraut manages to retain guard.
Ehrmantraut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Luciano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ehrmantraut haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Luciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charlie Luciano.
Ehrmantraut thumps Luciano with a low kick.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrmantraut moves away.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ehrmantraut to the mat! Ehrmantraut manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is looking to pass into half guard but Ehrmantraut pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ehrmantraut is in guard.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut passes Luciano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ehrmantraut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luciano's head.
Luciano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luciano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ehrmantraut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ehrmantraut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luciano controls Ehrmantraut momentarily but Ehrmantraut frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ehrmantraut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ehrmantraut postures up and lands a big shot to Luciano's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ehrmantraut tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Ehrmantraut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Ehrmantraut pushes his legs off easily.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut stands up over Luciano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Charlie Luciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Luciano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ehrmantraut works over Luciano with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Luciano controlling Ehrmantraut's posture.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Luciano was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Luciano blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ehrmantraut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Ehrmantraut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ehrmantraut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Luciano is in trouble here! Ehrmantraut pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Michael Ehrmantraut!
Michael Ehrmantraut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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209 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar tests Love's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Templar scores with a nice head shot.
Templar swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Templar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Love throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Templar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Love.
Templar pulls Love in to control the position.
Love got a little sloppy there for a moment and Templar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Love has managed to get both his arms back between Templar's legs - danger averted.
Templar being controlled here, momentarily.
Love in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Templar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Templar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Love manages to get himself to full guard.
Love avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Templar is looking to work some ground and pound but Love has wrist control.
Templar throws a strike but Love rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Templar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Love gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Love wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar has control of Love's left arm, preventing Love from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Love accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Love defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Templar trying to control the position.
Love throwing strikes from guard but Templar blocks nicely.
Love landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Love stopping the sweep attempt from Templar.
Templar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Templar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Love looking to pass the guard.
Love is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Love passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Love with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Love thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Templar's head.
Templar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Templar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bricktop's House of Hard Knocks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Templar trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love trying to control from half guard but Templar is working away.
Love lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Templar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Love scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Templar doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Love.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Templar.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Templar cracks Love with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Love throws a hook but Templar blocks it.
Templar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templar lands a nice looking body shot.
Templar swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Templar misses with a left hand
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Templar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Love misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templar throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Templar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Templar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Templar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love moves out of range as Templar strikes.
Templar throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
Templar fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Templar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love cracks Templar with a good jab.
Templar swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.
Love changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Love lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Templar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love misses with a looping left.
Templar tries to bum rush Love with a series of wild strikes but Love uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Templar.
Love throws a hook but Templar avoids it easily.
Templar misses the jab.
Templar takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Templar.
Love is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Templar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Love is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.
Templar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Love trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templar prevents Love from improving his position.
Templar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Templar throwing shots but Love is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Love is on top in guard.
Love postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Puppy Love will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Templar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Love misses.
Templar ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Good exchange - Templar coming out on top.
Templar defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Templar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Love paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wesley Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Love scoring with punches and elbows.
Love scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar is trying to get back to half guard.
Love 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.
Templar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Love.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Love lands a nice forearm strike.
Templar is looking to regain half guard here but Love keeps moving and retains side control.
Love lands a few punches from side control.
Puppy Love has got the better of the ground game so far.
Love wants to control but Templar is keeping him busy.
Love grinds an elbow into Templar's temple.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Love cracks Templar with a big elbow.
Love grinds an elbow into Templar's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Love taking a break here but Templar is having none of it and regains half guard.
Love throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Templar wants to get back to full guard.
Love landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Love looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Templar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Love lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Love throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Templar keeps working.
Templar is trying to control but Love passes into side control!
Templar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Love.
Love scoring with punches from side control.
Love throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Templar is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Love working the head and body with strikes.
Love working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What's Templar going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Templar is looking to regain half guard here but Love keeps moving and retains side control.
Templar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Love.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love trying to control the position but Templar is working away.
Templar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Love's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puppy Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Love has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puppy Love!
Puppy Love thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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212 lbs
29 - 15 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conteh under the eye.
It looks like John Conteh has been cut.
Lindros lands with a straight right. Conteh didn't see that one coming.
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conteh moves away.
Lindros has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Conteh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A swing and a miss from Conteh.
Conteh tests Lindros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lindros throws a head kick that misses.
Conteh moves away from the strike by Lindros.
Conteh slips a jab from Lindros.
Lindros stuns Conteh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conteh walks into a jab.
Lindros throws a sloppy body shot
and Conteh counters with a nice uppercut.
Conteh scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindros should have avoided that one.
Lindros throws a low kick, looking for Conteh's leg but Conteh calmly moves out of range.
Conteh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros wants to land a leg kick but Conteh is out of range.
Conteh throws out a loose jab but Lindros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conteh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lindros's hands.
A good leg kick by Lindros.
Lindros misses with the combination.
Lindros throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lindros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lindros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eric Lindros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conteh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lindros. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conteh lands a jab to Lindros's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Conteh there.
Lindros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindros, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Lindros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conteh.
Lindros throws an overhand right that lands on Conteh's shoulder, as Conteh tries to avoid the shot.
Conteh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conteh doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindros lands with a good body shot.
Conteh cracks Lindros with an open hand slap.
Lindros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindros throws a big shot that misses.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lindros lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Conteh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Conteh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lindros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Lindros scores with a four punch combination!
Lindros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lindros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Conteh looks to land a combination but Lindros avoids it well.
Conteh moves into the clinch.
A short left from Conteh.
Lindros throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Lindros.
A hook to the body from Conteh.
Conteh scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindros blocks a body shot from Conteh.
A shot in the inside from Lindros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conteh tries a body shot but Lindros blocks it.
Lindros looking to slow down the pace here.
Conteh has Lindros pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindros stalling in the clinch.
Lindros prevents a body shot from Conteh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lindros stalling in the clinch.
Lindros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lindros scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Lindros.
I was talking to Conteh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conteh works on Lindros's body with a couple of short punches.
Conteh has Lindros pushed against the cage.
Lindros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conteh's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conteh lands a right hand.
Conteh misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
That's time! Conteh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Conteh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conteh. Lindros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conteh circles away quickly and effectively.
Conteh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindros.
Lindros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Lindros does it's job there.
Conteh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindros throws a low kick but Conteh moves out of range easily.
Conteh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conteh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conteh swings for the body but Lindros moves out of range.
Conteh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lindros misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindros thumps Conteh with a low kick.
Lindros throws a right and a left that Conteh avoids nicely.
Lindros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conteh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lindros throws a nice looking combination but Conteh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindros connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Lindros misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindros. Conteh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lindros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conteh.
Conteh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindros connects with a solid leg kick.
Conteh misses with an uppercut. Lindros saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conteh throws a hook but Lindros blocks it.
Lindros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conteh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conteh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Conteh checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lindros.
Lindros lands with a hook. Conteh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conteh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conteh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conteh blocks a head kick by Lindros.
Conteh looks to land a right hand but Lindros moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conteh misses with a looping left.
Lindros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conteh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conteh.
Conteh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lindros can pounce on him.
Conteh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindros. Conteh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindros misses with a kick to the body.
Lindros pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conteh is out of range and Lindros settles back down.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Conteh is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh avoids the body shot from Lindros.
A swing and a miss from Lindros.
Lindros misses with a wild body shot.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conteh manages to avoid it.
Lindros throws a sloppy head kick and Conteh moves out of range easily.
Lindros lands with a nice body kick.
Lindros dips to his left and cracks Conteh with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conteh.
Lindros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conteh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindros swings for the body but Conteh moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conteh ducks under a wild hook from Lindros.
Lindros connects with a right hand. Conteh shakes it off.
Conteh thuds a left hand into Lindros's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Conteh blocks a jab.
Conteh throws a lazy right hand but Lindros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lindros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conteh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conteh checks the leg kick.
Lindros attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lindros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conteh.
Conteh throws a hook to the side of Lindros's head but Lindros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conteh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conteh.
Lindros staying out of range there.
Lindros ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
Lindros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conteh counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lindros 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindros scores with a body shot.
Conteh throws a lazy right hand but Lindros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lindros throws a head kick that misses.
Conteh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindros.
Lindros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conteh finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindros's head.
Lindros connects with a looping right hand.
Lindros throws a leg kick
enabling Conteh to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conteh manages to avoid it.
Conteh misses with a hook. Lindros ducked under it nicely.
Lindros avoids the body shot from Conteh.
Conteh moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Conteh is just out of range.
Lindros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conteh.
Lindros punishes Conteh's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conteh misses with an uppercut.
Lindros fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conteh on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Lindros - just one landing.
Lindros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindros cracks the inside of Conteh's front leg.
Lindros tests Conteh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Conteh.
Lindros cracks a nice hook into Conteh's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lindros does no damage.
John Conteh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conteh at a distance.
Lindros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lindros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conteh misses with a looping left.
Lindros throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Conteh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conteh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eric Lindros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conteh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eric Lindros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Lindros coming out on top.
Conteh loads up on a big right hand but Lindros slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindros tries to bum rush Conteh with a series of wild strikes but Conteh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lindros.
Lindros throws a leg kick which misses Conteh's front leg but catches the back leg as Conteh tries to avoid it.
Lindros throws a low kick but Conteh moves out of range easily.
Conteh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conteh at a distance.
Lindros scores with a hook to the body. Conteh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindros scores with a shot to the body.
Conteh throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindros closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lindros cracks Conteh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Lindros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lindros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindros winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lindros!
Eric Lindros decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef comes into the arena with The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital blaring out of the sound system. Franco has chosen Born Slippy as his entrance music. Melvin Manhoef 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franco throws a head kick but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Franco saw that one coming.
Manhoef cracks the inside of Franco's front leg.
Franco misses with a two punch combination.
Franco thows a leg kick but Manhoef checks it
and Manhoef counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manhoef throws a jab but it's blocked by Franco.
A left lands for Manhoef.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manhoef.
Manhoef tries a low kick but Franco avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manhoef. Franco shrugs it off though.
Franco moves out of range as Manhoef throws a body kick.
Manhoef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manhoef.
Franco misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Franco misses
and Manhoef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco is looking to chop away at Manhoef's legs.
Manhoef moves out of range of the strikes.
Manhoef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franco.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
Franco throws a leg kick but Manhoef sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Franco throws a series of punches but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Franco throws a front kick aimed at Manhoef's knee but Manhoef avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manhoef.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manhoef looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manhoef.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick from Manhoef.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Manhoef checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Manhoef misses with a body shot
and Franco counters with a low kick, right behind Manhoef 's knee.
Manhoef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franco.
Manhoef throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Manhoef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
That kick from Franco tenderised Manhoef's leg. Manhoef is trying to keep his angry face on.
Franco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manhoef. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Manhoef misses.
Manhoef jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
Manhoef scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef is looking to land body kicks.
Franco 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.
Franco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manhoef swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manhoef throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhoef. That snapped Franco's head back.
Manhoef is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice jab there from Manhoef.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franco tries to land a body kick
and Manhoef counters with a right hand to the body.
Franco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manhoef lands a nice looking body kick.
Manhoef 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.
Manhoef scores with a hook to the body. Franco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Franco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manhoef.
Franco connects with a right hand. Manhoef shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhoef fakes the leg kick and cracks Franco in the body.
Franco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manhoef lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manhoef is looking to slow Franco down with leg kicks.
Manhoef wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manhoef checks the leg kick.
Franco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manhoef.
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Franco misses with the body kick
and Manhoef counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manhoef scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Franco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manhoef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Franco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manhoef - the referee stops the clock and Franco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manhoef. Franco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
Franco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Franco is looking to score with low kicks.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Franco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Franco tries to move into range but Manhoef moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franco is rocked!
Manhoef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Franco can pounce on him.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Manhoef finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhoef. That snapped Franco's head back.
Nice body kick from Manhoef.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Franco checks a leg kick.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Manhoef looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manhoef connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Franco scores with a sloppy right hand. Manhoef should have avoided that one.
Manhoef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manhoef. That one must have hurt.
Manhoef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Franco is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franco avoids a kick to the body.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Franco saw that one coming.
Franco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manhoef tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Manhoef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Franco down.
Manhoef connects with a solid leg kick.
Franco 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.
Franco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Franco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manhoef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Manhoef tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Manhoef
and Franco counters with an inside leg kick.
Franco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco blocks a jab.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
Nice straight punches there by Manhoef. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manhoef.
Franco moves out of range of the leg kick from Manhoef.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Franco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Manhoef has got the better of the exchanges.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manhoef fakes the leg kick and cracks Franco in the body.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Manhoef.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco moves out of range as Manhoef strikes.
Melvin Manhoef is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Franco checks a leg kick.
Manhoef lands a head shot.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Franco is looking to slow Manhoef down with leg kicks.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Manhoef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manhoef.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manhoef digs a good body shot into Franco's ribs.
Manhoef lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franco counters with a thumping low kick.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks Franco off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Manhoef coming out on top.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Franco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manhoef's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a right hook to the body.
Franco slips a jab from Manhoef.
Franco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Begbie Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhoef lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manhoef fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manhoef explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Franco missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Franco.
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!
Franco wants to slow Manhoef down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a hook but Franco avoids it easily.
Manhoef thows a body kick. Franco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Franco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
Manhoef avoids a kick to the body.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts.
Franco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franco throws a leg kick but Manhoef checks it.
Good work by Franco as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manhoef stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franco tries to land a leg kick but Manhoef saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manhoef has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!
Melvin Manhoef spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cid catches Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cid.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Cid.
Jab from Cid.
Impaler throws a lazy right hand but Cid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virgil Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Cid is just out of range.
Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Impaler fails to land the takedown.
Cid scores with a nice right hand.
Cid connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cid.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Impaler, as that shot connected.
Impaler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Impaler somewhat.
Cid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Cid.
Cid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cid scores with a body shot.
Impaler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Impaler misses with a hook.
Impaler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cid scores with a sloppy right hand. Impaler should have avoided that one.
Impaler misses with a looping left.
Cid throws a push kick but Impaler slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cid misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Cid.
A big left from Cid misses.
Impaler shoots in and drives through. Cid sprawls well.
Cid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cid connects with the punch.
Impaler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cid throws the kick towards the body but Impaler avoids it.
Jab from Impaler.
Cid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Impaler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cid moves out of range as Impaler strikes.
Impaler throws a jab when Cid was well out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Impaler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cid misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Impaler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Impaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Cid is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Virgil Cid was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Impaler 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid misses with an uppercut.
Cid throws a head kick but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cid's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cid keeping moving, preventing Impaler from controlling successfully.
Impaler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cid looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid keeping moving, preventing Impaler from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cid ducks right into an uppercut from Impaler.
Cid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Impaler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cid.
Impaler misses with a hook.
Impaler throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Impaler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Impaler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cid throws a wild body kick that Impaler sees coming a mile off.
Cid stuns Impaler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cid misses with a low kick as Impaler jumps back.
Cid throws the left hand but Impaler avoids the punch easily.
Impaler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cid lands a right hook to the body.
Impaler cracks Cid with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid cracks Impaler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Impaler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Impaler somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Impaler.
Impaler gets a takedown into half guard.
Impaler is trying to control the action in half guard but Cid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cid is pressing down on Impaler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Impaler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Impaler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Impaler.
Cid controls Impaler momentarily but Impaler frees himself.
Impaler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impaler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Impaler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Impaler is looking to work some ground and pound but Cid has wrist control.
Impaler trying to control but Cid is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid trying to keep a closed guard but Impaler is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Impaler throws a looping overhand right but Cid ducks down to avoid it.
Virgil Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Impaler moves out of range of the strikes.
Impaler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cid pinned against the cage. Cid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Impaler loads up on a big right hand but Cid slips the punch.
Cid is looking to chop away at Impaler's legs.
Impaler throws a shot from downtown. Cid moves away and avoids it.
Cid missing with a left hand there. Impaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cid - that will leave a mark!
Cid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Impaler moves out of range as Cid strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Impaler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Impaler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Impaler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Virgil Cid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Impaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cid misses with a body shot.
Cid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Impaler lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Virgil Cid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cid, right into the meat.
Impaler throws a jab when Cid was well out of range.
Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Cid ducks under a wild hook from Impaler.
Impaler throws an off balance right hand
and Cid counters with a nice body kick.
Cid connects with a high kick.
Cid throws a series of punches but Impaler avoids them all with ease.
Impaler misses the shot to the body.
Cid misses with a hook. Impaler ducked under it nicely.
Impaler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Impaler finds it's way through Cid's defenses.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Impaler.
A bone on bone clash there as Impaler blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler shoots for a takedown but Cid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cid wants it to stay on the feet.
Cid misses with a double jab.
Impaler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cid takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses.
Impaler throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Cid slips under a jab.
Impaler throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Impaler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cid tries to land a front kick but Impaler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cid stuffs the takedown attempt from Impaler. Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a wild body kick that Impaler sees coming a mile off.
Impaler blocks the body kick.
Cid stuffs the takedown attempt from Impaler. Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Impaler tries for a takedown but Cid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Impaler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Impaler blocks a head kick by Cid.
Cid throws a lazy right hand but Impaler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cid tries to land a front kick but Impaler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cid stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Impaler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cid to score with a decent uppercut.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cid connects with a looping right hand.
Cid lands a nice looking body shot.
Cid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Impaler.
Cid thumps Impaler with a low kick.
Cid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
A big right from Impaler misses.
Cid cracks a nice hook into Impaler's ribs.
A big right from Impaler misses.
Impaler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Impaler. Impaler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Impaler misses.
A slow jab from Impaler misses its intended target.
Impaler throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cid connects with a leg kick. Impaler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cid pushes Impaler away with a front kick.
Impaler misses with a looping right.
Cid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Impaler 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Impaler. Impaler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Impaler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Impaler lands with a nice body punch.
Impaler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Cid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Cid!
Virgil Cid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by I am a Nightmare Walking. Corbett has chosen Men at Work - Down Under as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathan Corbett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbett lands with a nice body punch.
Corbett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corbett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corbett was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Halo misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corbett on the side of the head.
A low kick from Halo is predictable there
and Corbett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabriel Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Corbett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corbett moves out of range of the body kick from Halo.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corbett lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
Corbett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corbett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corbett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corbett moves into the clinch successfully.
Corbett told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Corbett lands a nice elbow.
Halo trying to stall but Corbett improves his position.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Corbett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corbett throws an elbow that misses.
Halo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Corbett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halo blocks a body shot from Corbett.
Halo has Corbett pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corbett.
Corbett throws a head punch that misses.
Halo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Corbett stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo taking a breather.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Corbett throws an elbow but it misses.
Corbett lands a nice uppercut.
Corbett misses with some punches.
Halo taking a breather.
Corbett lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corbett takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Corbett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Gabriel Halo has been cut.
Halo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett trying to stall but Halo improves his position.
Corbett lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corbett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Corbett stalling in the clinch but Halo improves position.
Halo tries a body shot but Corbett blocks it.
Corbett tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corbett tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corbett as Halo tries to tie him up.
Halo leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Corbett on the inside.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corbett misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Halo.
Corbett throws a head punch that misses.
Corbett tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Corbett back against the cage.
Halo lands a nice uppercut.
Halo taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Halo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halo pushes off an throws an elbow but Corbett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan Corbett will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corbett. That did some damage!
Corbett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corbett.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
Corbett tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corbett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corbett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halo misses with a left hand
and Corbett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corbett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halo momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett lands a head kick. Halo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corbett moves into the clinch.
Corbett working aggressively here.
Corbett avoiding damage.
Corbett misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Corbett fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corbett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corbett managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
Corbett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halo smiles and moves away.
Nathan Corbett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corbett connects with a looping right hand.
Halo throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Corbett's head but Corbett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corbett blocks a leg kick.
Halo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corbett under the eye.
Corbett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Halo.
That has opened up Nathan Corbett's cut even more.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corbett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corbett scores with a one two! Halo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Corbett tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
Corbett clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Corbett.
Halo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corbett slowing the pace effectively.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Corbett avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Corbett tries to stall but Halo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Corbett is breathing heavily.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett.
Corbett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbett or not.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Corbett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corbett takes one to the side of the head.
Corbett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corbett.
Corbett misses with a series of wild punches.
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Corbett if he has to take too many more of those.
Corbett throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Halo as he connects with a hook.
Halo misses the jab.
Halo is looking to chop away at Corbett's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo 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.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and Corbett counters with a right hand to the body.
Corbett throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Corbett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Halo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Halo throws a head kick that half lands.
Corbett looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
A good leg kick by Corbett.
Corbett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corbett.
Corbett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halo backs up against the cage.
Halo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Halo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corbett is out of range.
Corbett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corbett moves away from the strike by Halo.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corbett.
Halo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The cut above Nathan Corbett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Halo.
Halo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corbett is rocked!
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo catches Corbett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corbett is still on wobbly legs! Can Halo finish him?
Halo cracks Corbett with a hook to the temple - Corbett is on wobbly legs here! Halo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Corbett falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Halo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Halo!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Halo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Millions Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Kimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Kimura saw that one coming.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kimura's knee momentarily.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kimura.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Kimura saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Kimura down.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. McDonald catches Kimura right on the button with a cross.
Kimura misses with an uppercut.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kimuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to work over Kimura's front leg with a kick but Kimura checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.
Kimura misses with a body shot
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kimura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kimura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kimura throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass McDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pulls Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
Kimura wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronald McDonald.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Kimura.
McDonald clinches.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kimura looking to stall.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kimura.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kimura controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald keeps control of Kimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonald as Kimura tries to tie him up.
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!
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from McDonald.
Kimura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kimura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kimura misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Kimura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kimura is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
Kimura gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald stops Kimura from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Kimura stalls from top position.
McDonald is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is not content to let Kimura control the position.
McDonald tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
My spies in GTi Boot Camp inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kimura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Kimura from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Kimura.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kimura's calf.
Kimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimura.
Ronald McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kimura if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kimura's sensitive parts.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald digs a good hook to Kimura's body.
Ronald McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from McDonald misses.
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!
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kimura takes a step back to recover.
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
Kimura moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Kimura checks a leg kick.
Kimura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald tries to clinch but Kimura moves out of range.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Kimura.
Jab by McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura misses with the combination.
Kimura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kimura throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Kimura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Kimura takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kimura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kimura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kimura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald is leaning against Kimura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Kimura won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by McDonald.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Kimura.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Kimura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimura is rocked!
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
Knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald working the clinch nicely. Kimura is working for position but McDonald cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kimura crumples up against the cage and McDonald lands two more shots before the ref can save Kimura! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Honestly, I had no idea I was going to get this opportunity! I've had a seriously tough career, and it feels so good to be champ again! I didn't know if this day was ever going to come again, but it did! Thank you creator! Keep waking up world, we have douche bags to remove! BROKEN HALO PRIDE!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Stan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Stan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fury wants it to stay on the feet.
Greg Stan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stan drives through with a takedown into Fury's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stan thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Fury on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stan wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Stan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fury is looking to improve his position.
Stan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fury reverses the position - he's now on top in Stan's guard.
Fury trying to control but Stan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fury controlling from the top position.
Stan keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Stan trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Fury wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury dodges the punch combination from Stan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stan off to one side.
Nick Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Stan fails to land the takedown.
Stan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stan somewhat.
Stan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fury sprawls well. He's pushed Stan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fury defends well and Stan ends up having to push Fury into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stan is looking for a takedown.
Stan is looking for a takedown.
Fury is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fury is stalling here.
Stan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury gets underhooks to prevent Stan's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands a right hand.
Stan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fury gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fury prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stan jumps guard but Fury stands there with Stan around his waist. Stan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stan is trying to stall.
Stan jumps guard but Fury stands there with Stan around his waist. Stan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Fury 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.
Stan misses with a takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a left to the body.
Fury looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fury's half guard.
Stan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Stan has control of the leg.
Stan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fury wants to control but Stan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Stan trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Fury trying to hold on to Stan's head to control him but Stan postures up.
Stan is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Fury tries to roll over but Stan keeps him under control.
Stan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fury defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control from the bottom.
Stan trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fury displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stan.
Stan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Stan.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Stan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fury counters with a left to the body.
Nick Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Stan pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fury tries to move into range but Stan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
Stan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
Stan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Stan looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Fury advances position into side control!
Fury wants to control but Stan is keeping him busy.
Stan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fury off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stan tries to get the hooks in deep but Fury pushed the leg off.
Fury rolls, trying to escape but Stan keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan scores with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Fury will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stan is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.
Stan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fury is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Fury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stan tries to score with some ground and pound. Fury controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stan trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Stan throws a strike aimed at the side of Fury's head but Fury avoids it well.
Stan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stan throws an elbow but Fury slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fury sneaks back into half guard.
Stan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury has hold of Stan's hands but Stan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stan thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Stan controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stan trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stan thows a huge punch but Fury dodges it nicely.
Fury is staying active underneath Stan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fury is concentrating on defense, preventing Stan from advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stan misses with a takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a body kick.
Stan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fury swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stan counters with a left to the body.
Stan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fury.
Stan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fury sprawls well. He's pushed Stan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury looks to land a body kick but Stan moved away.
Stan moves out of range of the body kick.
Fury is looking to wear down Stan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fury to the mat! Fury manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury is trying to keep Stan in close.
Stan throws a big elbow that misses.
Greg Stan has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Fury wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Stan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Stan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Greg Stan waved his t-shirt featuring Merciless Gladiators's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furfur moves away.
Furfur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Furfur.
Jarkko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Furfur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarkko lands with a hook. Furfur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Furfur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jarkko throws a hook to the side of Furfur's head but Furfur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarkko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Furfur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Furfur cracks Jarkko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jarkko connects with a single shot there.
Furfur throws a front kick aimed at Jarkko's knee but Jarkko avoids it well.
Furfur delivers a nice body kick.
Jarkko throws a front kick aimed at Furfur's knee but Furfur avoids it well.
Jarkko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Furfur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko wants to slow Furfur down by chopping away at his legs.
Furfur is looking to land body kicks.
Furfur throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Furfur.
Jarkko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Furfur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarkko 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.
Furfur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range.
Jarkko walks into a straight right hand from Furfur.
Furfur tried to score with a low kick but Jarkko checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Jarkko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Furfur stuffs the takedown.
Jarkko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Furfur can pounce on him.
Jarkko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Furfur's calf.
Jarkko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Furfur did well to prevent Jarkko getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jarkko stops Furfur from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is trying to control. Furfur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furfur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarkko.
Furfur gets full guard.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Furfur keeps moving.
Jarkko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarkko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Furfur's head.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jarkko wants to pass the guard but Furfur is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furfur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Furfur seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Furfur trying to control from Jarkko's half guard. Jarkko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Furfur 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zophiel Furfur wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Furfur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with a double jab.
Furfur tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control.
Jarkko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Jarkko crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furfur is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jarkko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarkko.
Furfur checks a low kick from Jarkko.
Jarkko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Furfur throws a wild body kick that Jarkko sees coming a mile off.
Jarkko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Furfur misses.
Jarkko scores with a jab. Furfur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jarkko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jarkko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Furfur checks it well.
Jarkko lands a leg kick that knocks Furfur off balance momentarily.
Jarkko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Furfur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Furfur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Furfur.
Furfur tries to work over Jarkko's front leg with a kick but Jarkko checks it.
Furfur takes a swing at Jarkko's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Furfur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko feints and as Furfur raises his hands in defense, Jarkko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jarkko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furfur can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarkko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jarkko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Furfur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jarkko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furfur is not content to let Jarkko control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furfur tries to kick Jarkko off but Jarkko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Furfur is staying active underneath Jarkko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Furfur is looking to escape.
Jarkko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furfur keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur makes his way to full guard, as Jarkko worked for a kimura.
Furfur keeping moving, preventing Jarkko from controlling successfully.
Naru Jarkko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jarkko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jarkko throwing shots but Furfur is blocking nicely.
Furfur is refusing to be controlled, as Jarkko sits in half guard.
Jarkko wants to pass the guard but Furfur is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Furfur scores with a jab.
Furfur wants to land a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range.
Furfur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jarkko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Furfur - the referee stops the clock and Jarkko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Furfur. Jarkko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jarkko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Furfur misses with a low kick.
Jarkko motions for Furfur to come forward. Jarkko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jarkko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Furfur's sensitive parts.
Furfur throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furfur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
Furfur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jarkko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Furfur.
Jarkko shoots in and gets a takedown into Furfur's guard.
Jarkko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furfur is keeping the position for now.
Jarkko preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jarkko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jarkko trying to control but Furfur is working from the bottom.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jarkko throws a strike but Furfur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko controls Furfur momentarily but Furfur frees himself.
Furfur won't allow Jarkko to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zophiel Furfur just wasn't active enough.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furfur moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarkko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to clinch but Furfur moves out of range.
Jarkko works Furfur's body with a nice hook.
Furfur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jarkko lands a front kick.
Jarkko throws a leg kick
and Furfur counters with a right hand to the body.
Furfur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good work by Furfur as he checks the leg kick.
Jarkko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Furfur circles away.
A lazy left from Furfur finds it's target.
Furfur scores with a hook to the body. Jarkko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Furfur is looking to clinch.
Jarkko lands a leg kick that knocks Furfur off balance momentarily.
Furfur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jarkko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Furfur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a head kick but Furfur moves out of range.
Zophiel Furfur is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Furfur.
Furfur ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jarkko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Jarkko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Furfur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jarkko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Furfur is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko really dominated that 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.
Furfur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarkko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Furfur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Furfur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Furfur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarkko moves out of range of the leg kick from Furfur.
Jarkko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Furfur.
Furfur misses with a body kick.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Furfur misses with a kick to the body.
Furfur is looking to clinch but Jarkko is avoiding it.
Furfur lands a body shot.
Furfur throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko needs to keep his hands up - Furfur had a free shot at his head there.
Furfur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarkko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Furfur's half guard.
Furfur pushes Jarkko off looking to stand but Jarkko dives back in and keeps control.
Jarkko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jarkko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Furfur has worked his arm free - good work by Furfur!
Jarkko 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur is not content to let Jarkko control the position.
Jarkko working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarkko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Furfur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Furfur's legs.
Jarkko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jarkko working the ground and pound but Furfur is defending the strikes.
Jarkko working away.
Furfur is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jarkko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Furfur bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarkko.
Jarkko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarkko looks for the body kick but Furfur saw that one coming.
Furfur misses with a low kick.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furfur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Furfur.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Furfur looks for the body kick but Jarkko saw that one coming.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furfur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Furfur counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jarkko throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jarkko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furfur is looking to wear down Jarkko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Furfur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jarkko tries to clinch but Furfur moves out of range.
Jarkko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Furfur is able to avoid easily.
Furfur scores with a kick to the body.
Jarkko has a takedown stuffed.
Furfur misses with a kick to the body.
Furfur misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Furfur.
Jarkko doesn't manage to clinch there - Furfur circles away.
Furfur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furfur doesn't seem bothered though.
Furfur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Furfur.
Jarkko shoots in and gets a takedown into Furfur's guard.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furfur wants to stand but Jarkko is controlling the position.
Jarkko postures up in Furfur's guard and throws a big left but Furfur blocks it.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarkko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zophiel Furfur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko wants to pass the guard but Furfur is keeping the position.
Jarkko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jarkko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jarkko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarkko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furfur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Furfur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is looking to work some ground and pound but Furfur has wrist control.
Naru Jarkko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furfur looking for a sweep. Not yet Furfur, not yet.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Furfur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Naru Jarkko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jarkko feints and then cracks Furfur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furfur down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarkko. That's going to slow Furfur down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur throws a push kick but Jarkko slaps the foot to one side.
Furfur throws a front kick aimed at Jarkko's knee but Jarkko avoids it well.
Jarkko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarkko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Furfur counter with a right hand.
Jarkko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarkko scores with a head kick. Furfur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furfur is looking to land body kicks.
Jarkko scores with a body shot.
Furfur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furfur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jarkko feints and then cracks Furfur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furfur down.
Furfur misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naru Jarkko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jarkko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Naru Jarkko 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 Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Narushima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deepforces - Heartbeat. Ryo Narushima has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gun Slinga's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima throws a lazy right hand but Slinga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slinga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narushima throws out the jab.
Slinga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narushima manages to avoid it.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinga moves away.
Slinga throws a leg kick but Narushima moved away.
Narushima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Narushima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Narushima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinga circles away quickly and effectively.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Slinga checks it.
Slinga defending well as Narushima loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slinga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Narushima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Narushima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Narushima throws a big shot that misses.
Narushima looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinga is just out of range.
Slinga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Narushima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Slinga scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narushima.
Narushima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Narushima checks a leg kick.
Jab from Narushima.
Narushima throws a hook to the side of Slinga's head but Slinga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narushima blocks a head kick by Slinga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narushima lands the left hand.
Slinga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slinga.
Slinga is looking to clinch.
Narushima checks a low kick from Slinga.
Narushima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Narushima lands an overhand right.
Slinga throws an overhand right that lands on Narushima's shoulder, as Narushima tries to avoid the shot.
Slinga avoids a kick to the body.
Slinga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slinga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Narushima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Narushima.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narushima.
Narushima lands a jab to Slinga's midsection.
Narushima throws the left hand but Slinga avoids the punch easily.
Narushima lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slinga takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga throws a looping overhand right but Narushima ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slinga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slinga misses with a leg kick.
Narushima misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Slinga.
Narushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slinga is looking to clinch.
Narushima lands a leg kick that knocks Slinga off balance momentarily.
Slinga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slinga lands a jab to Narushima's midsection.
Narushima misses with a hook. Slinga ducked under it nicely.
Narushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinga was well out of range. Poor timing from Narushima.
Narushima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slinga moves out of range of the leg kick from Narushima.
Narushima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slinga, as that shot connected.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
Slinga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narushima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Slinga.
Narushima throws a shot from downtown. Slinga moves away and avoids it.
Narushima throws a head kick but Slinga moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narushima. Slinga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narushima throws a right hand that Slinga ducks under and follows up with a left that Slinga also avoids with ease.
Slinga thuds a left hand into Narushima's body.
Nice uppercut there from Slinga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
Slinga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slinga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Narushima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slinga counters with a solid body kick.
Narushima looks winded!
Slinga throws a leg kick which misses Narushima's front leg but catches the back leg as Narushima tries to avoid it.
Slinga throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga cracks Narushima with an open hand slap.
Slinga avoids the body shot from Narushima.
Narushima 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.
Slinga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Narushima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narushima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slinga can pounce on him.
Slinga drops Narushima with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Narushima looks back up at him and smiles so Slinga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Narushima is rocked!
Slinga lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gun Slinga!
Gun Slinga retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gun Slinga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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FIGHT
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