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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love has chosen Imagine as his entrance music. Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 135lb limit. Takeshi Miike came in at 136.1 and Dude Love came in at 136.8 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Takeshi Miike has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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149 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takeshi Miike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Love counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Love seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miike trying to hold on to Love's head to control him but Love postures up.
Miike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miike defends it well.
Love is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miike is just riding it out for now. Love eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Love is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miike has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miike trying to control but Love postures up.
Miike tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love stops Miike from getting back to his feet.
My spies in Hilo Training Center inform me that Love has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miike wants to get back to full guard.
Miike is trying to control but can't.
Miike moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Love decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miike, up you get!
Miike misses with a double jab.
Miike 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.
Miike misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Love counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miike looking for a guillotine here but Love defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love has gone for a leg lock! Miike slips out almost immediately though and dives into Love's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miike is aware though and is defending well.
Love working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miike content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Love is looking for a triangle here but Miike uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Miike decides to stand back up. Miike steps back and let's Love get back to his feet.
Miike misses with a body shot.
Miike shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Love pinned against the cage. Love gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miike scores with a jab to the body.
Love walks into a straight right hand from Miike.
Miike throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease.
Miike tries a low kick but Love avoids it.
Miike misses with a right hand
and Love counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miike moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miike will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Love stands and throws Miike's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Love is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miike knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miike is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Love's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike wants to control but Love is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miike is looking for a sweep. Love is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miike is defending against the submission attempts here by Love.
Miike manages to get to full guard.
Miike is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Love tries to pull guard but Miike won't allow it.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dude Love will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miike misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
Miike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Love moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miike just misses with a punch to the body.
Miike is looking to land body kicks.
Miike gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Love is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miike to keep the fight standing.
Love jumps guard but Miike stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miike tries to clinch but Love is having none of it.
Miike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miike lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike misses with a looping left.
Miike lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miike lands a glancing blow to the side of Love's head.
Love dodges the punch combination from Miike.
Miike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Love counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Love tries to pull guard but Miike won't allow it.
Takeshi Miike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.
Miike can't break the clinch.
Miike jumps guard and drags Love to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Love pushing down on Miike's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Love is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dude Love has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miike gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love drops back looking for a leg! Miike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miike manages to kick Love off! Love jumps back into Miike's guard.
Miike working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Love doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Love manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miike controlling the position.
Love preventing the sweep.
Miike is looking to stand up but Love isn't so interested in that idea.
Love drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Love jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miike wants to sweep here but Love controlling him for the moment.
Miike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love preventing the sweep.
Love pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miike is keeping the position for now.
Miike 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Love passes Miike's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Love uses his free foot to push down on Miike's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miike.
Love is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miike has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Love working for a guillotine from mount but Miike is in no mood to give up.
Miike really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love working for a guillotine from mount but Miike is in no mood to give up.
Miike is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miike working to try and regain half guard.
Love has control of Miike's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miike regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love stands up from mount. Strange move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miike thows a body shot but no joy.
Miike shoots in and gets a takedown into Love's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Miike dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Love moves out of range as Miike strikes.
Miike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miike.
Miike throws a leg kick but Love sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miike shoots in but no luck this time.
Love checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Love as Miike shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Miike.
A jab from Miike misses.
Miike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miike misses with a leg kick.
Takeshi Miike is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeshi Miike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miike throws a combination that misses
and Love counters by clinching up.
Love has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miike uses from the top position.
Love has his foot on Miike's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miike works his way back into a safe position though.
Love looking for a guillotine here but Miike defends easily.
Miike content to stall in guard here.
Love working for a triangle but Miike defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike pushing down on Love's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miike controlling the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Love actively working from the bottom here.
Miike passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miike controlling his opponent.
Love manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to improve his position but Miike is controlling well.
Miike is keen to just control but Love is a slippery customer.
Love looking for submissions off his back.
Love is refusing to be controlled, as Miike sits in half guard.
Miike decides to stand and escape the position.
Love shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miike, right into the meat.
Miike misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miike is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good work by Love as he checks the leg kick.
Love keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Love avoids the body shot from Miike.
Miike is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Miike falls off balance throwing a combination
and Love counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
Love presses Miike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Miike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miike has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Miike!
Takeshi Miike 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cruz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Jungle. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Face in the Sand kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fred Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Excellent MT
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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
39 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Cruz trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruz has escaped and now he's on top!
Cruz wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Jones has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Jones is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cruz tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Cruz!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kale Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
It looks like Fred Jones has been cut.
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones is trying to keep Cruz in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Jones keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Kale Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones managing to control the position.
Cruz is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Cruz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Cruz passes into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Cruz moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Cruz!
Kale Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanley Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with Take it in Blood -- Nas blaring out of the sound system. Sato has chosen Call to prayer of islam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumina Sato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hanley Ramirez's chin.
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175 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanley Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Ramirez.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Sato.
Sato cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
Sato looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Sato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sato throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Sato lands a jab.
Sato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sato. That did some damage!
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Sato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanley Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato delivers a nice body kick.
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sato.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sato throws out the jab.
Sato throws a leg kick
and Ramirez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sato swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sato lands a left hand.
I was talking to Ramirez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramirez is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Sato scores with a jab.
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
Sato moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Sato.
Rumina Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Sato misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Sato.
Sato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sato connects with a single shot there.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sato swivels and escapes.
Sato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Ramirez moves out of range as Sato strikes.
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Sato misses.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sato is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Sato circles away and we're back to standing.
Sato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato dominated that 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.
Sato tries to sprawl but Ramirez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez stops Sato from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramirez winds up and cracks Sato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sato has hold of Ramirez's hands but Ramirez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sato has one foot on Ramirez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramirez momentarily.
Ramirez lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Sato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
Sato swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Sato counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanley Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sato as he connects with a hook.
Sato is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Sato with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato misses with a body shot.
Ramirez lands with a nice combination. Sato backs away looking to recover.
Ramirez moves out of range as Sato strikes.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Sato counters with a right hand to the body.
Sato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramirezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Sato throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Sato.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Sato.
Ramirez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramirez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Sato.
Rumina Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez 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.
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sato. Sato obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sato jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sato throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Sato misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Sato is predictable there
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sato's knee momentarily.
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from Sato.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramirez on the side of the head.
Sato misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Sato misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Sato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sato's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez landing punches.
Ramirez unloading with bombs!
Ramirez scoring with strikes but Sato is staying in there.
Ramirez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ramirez raining down shots from the mount!
Ramirez with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramirez looking to control but Sato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sato tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez working Sato over with strikes here.
Ramirez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sato is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ramirez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sato is rocked!
Ramirez loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sato scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ramirez land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ramirez stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanley Ramirez!
Our winner, Hanley Ramirez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Rumina Sato had this to say: 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiligaynon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down and Out . 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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144 lbs
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Rodel Hiligaynon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Peppers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers ducks under a wild hook from Hiligaynon.
Peppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiligaynon. That did some damage!
Peppers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peppers. Hiligaynon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiligaynon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peppers misses with a low kick.
Hiligaynon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brian Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiligaynon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hiligaynon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peppers on the side of the head.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick as Peppers jumps back.
Peppers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiligaynon throws a hook to the side of Peppers's head but Peppers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Hiligaynon throws out a leg kick but Peppers moves out of range and Hiligaynon only half commits.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Hiligaynon moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiligaynon.
Peppers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range.
Peppers ducks right into an uppercut from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiligaynon lands a nice looking body kick.
Peppers connects with a body shot.
Hiligaynon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiligaynon moves out of range of the strikes.
Peppers throws a low kick but Hiligaynon moves out of range easily.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Hiligaynon moves out of range easily.
Peppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peppers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick that knocks Peppers off balance momentarily.
Peppers throws a looping overhand right but Hiligaynon ducks down to avoid it.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiligaynon jabs Peppers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Hiligaynon there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peppers checks a leg kick.
Peppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiligaynon shoots in for a double leg but Peppers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peppers wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peppers.
Hiligaynon scores with a leg kick.
Peppers stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiligaynon is looking to land body kicks.
Hiligaynon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peppers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiligaynon under the eye.
Peppers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hiligaynon looks to land a right hand but Peppers moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers feints and then cracks Hiligaynon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiligaynon down.
Peppers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiligaynon. Hiligaynon obviously looking to wear him down.
Peppers 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.
Hiligaynon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peppers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiligaynon was well out of range. Poor timing from Peppers.
A bone on bone clash there as Peppers blocks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a sloppy right hand. Peppers should have avoided that one.
Hiligaynon throws the left hand but Peppers avoids the punch easily.
Peppers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiligaynon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peppers blocks a jab.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peppers checks it well.
Peppers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiligaynon was well out of range. Poor timing from Peppers.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hiligaynon misses with an uppercut
and Peppers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peppers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiligaynon under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Peppers throws a body punch but Hiligaynon moves out of range.
Hiligaynon just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiligaynon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hiligaynon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers lands a high kick!
Peppers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peppers connects with a single shot there.
Peppers sizes up Hiligaynon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peppers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hiligaynon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hiligaynon shoots in looking for a takedown but Peppers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiligaynon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodel Hiligaynon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peppers scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodel Hiligaynon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hiligaynon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but Peppers checks it.
Hiligaynon loads up on a big right hand but Peppers slips the punch.
Peppers moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiligaynon avoids the elbow strike from Peppers, against the cage.
Hiligaynon tries a body shot but Peppers blocks it.
Peppers scores a nice knee to the body.
Hiligaynon misses with some punches.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but Peppers blocks it.
Hiligaynon dodges an elbow strike from Peppers.
Peppers blocks an uppercut.
Hiligaynon misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiligaynon tries to land knees in the clinch but Peppers avoids the damage to the body.
Peppers scores a nice knee to the body.
Peppers pushes off an throws an elbow but Hiligaynon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hiligaynon prevents a body shot from Peppers.
Hiligaynon has a couple of punches blocked by Peppers.
Peppers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiligaynons head.
Peppers misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon blocks a body shot from Peppers.
Peppers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peppers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peppers can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Peppers.
Peppers throws an elbow that misses.
Peppers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peppers tries a body shot but Hiligaynon blocks it.
Peppers managing to block the knees to the body from Hiligaynon.
A right hand to the body from Peppers.
Peppers tries to work over Hiligaynon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peppers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hiligaynon backwards.
Hiligaynon is working Peppers over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peppers as Hiligaynon tries to tie him up.
Hiligaynon works on Peppers's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon missing with knees to the body.
Hiligaynon lands a hook that snaps the head of Peppers backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiligaynon misses with a knee strike.
Hiligaynon lands a body shot.
Hiligaynon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiligaynon is struggling to control the position.
Hiligaynon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peppers's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiligaynon.
Peppers tries to land knees in the clinch but Hiligaynon avoids the damage to the body.
Peppers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but Peppers is blocking nicely.
Peppers misses with a body punch.
Hiligaynon is trying to push Peppers away but Peppers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peppers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brian Peppers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hiligaynon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peppers tries to land a knee to the head but Hiligaynon blocks with his arms.
Hiligaynon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiligaynon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peppers backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but Peppers is blocking nicely.
Hiligaynon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peppers's elbow.
Hiligaynon throws a head punch that misses.
Peppers managing to block the knees to the body from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiligaynon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiligaynon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiligaynon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hiligaynon blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peppers gets through Hiligaynon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiligaynon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon trying to stall but Peppers improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the head but Peppers blocks with his arms.
Peppers tries to throw a body punch but Hiligaynon avoids it by throwing Peppers back against the cage.
Peppers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but Peppers is blocking nicely.
A short left from Peppers.
Peppers lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peppers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiligaynon backwards.
Hiligaynon pushes Peppers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peppers looking to throw knees to the head but Hiligaynon is blocking nicely.
Peppers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Hiligaynon as he checks the leg kick.
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 Rodel Hiligaynon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hiligaynon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peppers lands a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hiligaynon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Hiligaynon coming out on top.
Hiligaynon throws the left hand but Peppers avoids the punch easily.
Hiligaynon slips under a jab from Peppers.
Peppers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiligaynon lands a jab to the nose.
Peppers takes a swing at Hiligaynon's ribcage but misses.
Peppers feints and then cracks Hiligaynon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiligaynon down.
Hiligaynon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiligaynon defending well as Peppers loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiligaynon misses the target.
Hiligaynon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peppers moves away.
A jab lands there for Hiligaynon.
Peppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiligaynon is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
Rodel Hiligaynon is winning the standup battle so far.
Peppers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiligaynon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Peppers stuns Hiligaynon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiligaynon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peppers can pounce on him.
Peppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Hiligaynon.
Peppers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiligaynon checks a low kick from Peppers.
Peppers throws an overhand right that lands on Hiligaynon's shoulder, as Hiligaynon tries to avoid the shot.
Peppers avoids the body shot from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peppers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiligaynon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodel Hiligaynon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses with a body shot.
Peppers ducks under a wild hook from Hiligaynon.
A big right from Peppers misses.
Hiligaynon lands a really nice looking cross but Peppers seems unphased.
No joy there for Peppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiligaynon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peppers is out of range and Hiligaynon settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peppers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hiligaynon.
A telegraphed right hand from Peppers misses the target.
Peppers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiligaynon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiligaynon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiligaynon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick
and Hiligaynon counters with a leg kick.
Peppers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peppers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Peppers misses the target.
Peppers tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiligaynon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hiligaynon throws a series of punches but Peppers avoids them all with ease.
Peppers avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
Peppers checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Peppers misses with a leg kick.
Hiligaynon checks the leg kick.
Peppers throws a low kick but Hiligaynon avoids it.
Peppers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiligaynon swats away the attempt to clinch by Peppers.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiligaynon.
Brian Peppers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peppers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiligaynon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peppers ducks under a wild hook from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon is looking to chop away at Peppers's legs.
Peppers tries to clinch there but Hiligaynon circles away.
Hiligaynon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peppers.
Peppers misses with a few strikes there.
Peppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peppers throws a head kick that misses
and Hiligaynon counters with a good low kick that Peppers was not able to check.
Hiligaynon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiligaynon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pepperss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Peppers.
Well Hiligaynon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodel Hiligaynon!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodel Hiligaynon 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainer comes to the cage accompanied by Diabolic "Frontlines" . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Gonzo as he checks the leg kick.
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainer moves away.
Hainer tries to sprawl but Gonzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hainer is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hainer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hainer is pressing down on Gonzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzo is still trying to improve position.
Gonzo won't allow Hainer to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo pushes down on Hainer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hainer pushes Gonzo off looking to stand but Gonzo dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hainer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzo.
Gonzo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hainer's thigh. Hainer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a strike but Hainer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hainer trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Gonzo keeping full guard, as Hainer tries to pass.
Hainer postures up.
Hainer looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer controlling from the top position.
Hainer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzo pulls Hainer in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dr Gonzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gonzo shoots for a takedown but Hainer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hainer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hainer tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzo throws a leg kick but Hainer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzo motions for Hainer to come forward. Gonzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo moves out of range as Hainer throws a body kick.
Hainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzo's calf.
Gonzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hainer. That one must have hurt.
Hainer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hainer tries to work over Gonzo's front leg with a kick but Gonzo checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hainer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzo has time to react.
Gonzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hainer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hainer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gonzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hainer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzo throws out a loose jab but Hainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hainer as he connects with a hook.
Gonzo throws a body punch but Hainer moves out of range.
Hainer walks into a left hand.
Hainer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzo shoots in for a double leg but Hainer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzo moves away from the strike by Hainer.
Hainer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hainer is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzo defending well as Hainer loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hainer checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hainer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hainer connects with the punch.
Gonzo swings for the body but Hainer moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hainer is defended easily by Gonzo.
Zach Hainer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hainer.
Gonzo wants to land a leg kick but Hainer is out of range.
Hainer misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hainer is trying to improve his position.
Gonzo is looking to take a break and control but Hainer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hainer's legs.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzo is working to tighten his grip on Hainer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hainer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gonzo is really squeezing tight and eventually Hainer passes out! Gonzo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dr Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcgillicutty (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guybrush Threepwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty sizes up Threepwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mcgillicutty misses with a right hand
and Threepwood moves into the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Threepwood is defending well.
Threepwood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcgillicutty's face.
It looks like Jack Mcgillicutty has been cut.
Mcgillicutty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Threepwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guybrush Threepwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mcgillicutty.
Nice body punch from Threepwood.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown but Threepwood manages to get underhooks.
Threepwood has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty is trying to drag Threepwood to the mat but Threepwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcgillicutty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Threepwood lands a right hand.
Threepwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Threepwood lands with a light punch inside.
Threepwood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty tries a knee to the head but Threepwood blocks it.
Mcgillicutty tries to land knees in the clinch but Threepwood avoids the damage to the body.
Threepwood throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcgillicutty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty blocking some punches.
Mcgillicutty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Threepwood after a bit of a struggle.
Threepwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgillicutty can't get the takedown.
Threepwood is pressed up against the cage. Mcgillicutty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Threepwood down to the mat. Threepwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcgillicutty works the jab nicely.
Threepwood tries to clinch up but Mcgillicutty circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgillicutty swats away the attempt to clinch by Threepwood.
Threepwood moves to clinch but Mcgillicutty breaks away
and Mcgillicutty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mcgillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a leg kick
and Threepwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Threepwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Threepwood tries a knee to the head but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Threepwood looking to throw knees to the head but Mcgillicutty is blocking nicely.
Mcgillicutty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Threepwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcgillicutty scores with a one two! Threepwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Threepwood clinches.
Threepwood throws a head punch that misses.
Threepwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgillicuttys head.
Mcgillicutty goes for a takedown attempt but Threepwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcgillicutty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgillicutty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Threepwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgillicutty somewhat.
Threepwood blocks a jab.
Mcgillicutty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Threepwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty misses with a lunging right hand
and Threepwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Threepwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgillicutty wants a takedown.
Threepwood is leaning against Mcgillicutty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcgillicutty looks winded!
Threepwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Threepwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Threepwood has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Threepwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Threepwood fails to land.
Mcgillicutty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Threepwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcgillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Threepwood as the two fighters clinch.
Mcgillicutty is working for takedown but Threepwood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Threepwood lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Threepwood.
Mcgillicutty prevents a body shot from Threepwood.
Threepwood throws a head punch that misses.
Threepwood can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgillicutty controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Threepwood.
A short right from Mcgillicutty on the inside.
Mcgillicutty has picked Threepwood up - he's going for a ride! Mcgillicutty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Threepwood trying to control here.
Threepwood is controlling Mcgillicutty's trapped leg to prevent Mcgillicutty from advancing to side control.
Mcgillicutty seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Threepwood has recovered full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Threepwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgillicutty preventing the sweep.
Threepwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgillicutty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guybrush Threepwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Mcgillicutty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Threepwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgillicutty.
Threepwood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Threepwood tries to clinch but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Threepwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty tries to bum rush Threepwood with a series of wild strikes but Threepwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Threepwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcgillicutty misses with a left hand
and Threepwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Threepwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Threepwood tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcgillicutty avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgillicutty tries to score a body lock takedown but Threepwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Threepwood tries a knee to the head but Mcgillicutty blocks it.
Threepwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgillicutty controls his hands.
Threepwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Threepwood has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgillicutty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty wants to take the fight to the mat but Threepwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guybrush Threepwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mcgillicutty.
Threepwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgillicuttys head.
Mcgillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Threepwood.
Threepwood working aggressively here.
Threepwood lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgillicutty blocks a body shot from Threepwood.
A hook to the body from Threepwood.
Threepwood crunches a lovely knee into Mcgillicutty's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threepwood misses with a knee strike.
Threepwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Threepwood misses with a body punch.
Mcgillicutty is working for takedown but Threepwood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Threepwood gets through Mcgillicutty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Threepwood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcgillicutty's face.
Threepwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty is rocked!
Mcgillicutty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mcgillicutty is still on wobbly legs! Can Threepwood finish him?
A body shot lands from Threepwood.
A hook to the body from Threepwood.
Mcgillicutty seems to have recovered his senses.
Threepwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Threepwood.
Threepwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Threepwood scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcgillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Threepwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Threepwood tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcgillicutty avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Threepwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Threepwood stops a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
A left hand lands to the body for Threepwood.
Guybrush Threepwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Threepwood lands a left hand.
Mcgillicutty managing to block the knees to the body from Threepwood.
Threepwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Threepwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Threepwood tries to throw a body punch but Mcgillicutty avoids it by throwing Threepwood back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Threepwood obliges.
Mcgillicutty goes for a takedown attempt but Threepwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Threepwood tries to clinch but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood tries to clinch up.
Threepwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgillicutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Threepwood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Threepwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Threepwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgillicutty wants a takedown but no success here.
Threepwood landing knees to the head.
Mcgillicutty lands a knee to the head.
Threepwood looking to throw knees to the head but Mcgillicutty is blocking nicely.
Mcgillicutty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Threepwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Threepwood fails to land.
Mcgillicutty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Threepwood after a bit of a struggle.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcgillicutty avoids a wild elbow strike from Threepwood.
Mcgillicutty dodges an elbow strike from Threepwood.
Mcgillicutty looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Threepwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Threepwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Threepwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Threepwood throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Threepwood.
Mcgillicutty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Threepwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Threepwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a takedown.
Threepwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgillicutty backwards.
Mcgillicutty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Threepwood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Threepwood holding both Mcgillicutty 's hands and preventing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Threepwood trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgillicutty has the hooks in. Threepwood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mcgillicutty has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guybrush Threepwood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Mcgillicutty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Threepwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Threepwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mcgillicutty throws a body kick that misses
and Threepwood counters by moving into the clinch.
Threepwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgillicutty's elbow.
Threepwood gets underhooks to prevent Mcgillicutty's takedown attempt.
Threepwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Threepwood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Threepwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Threepwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Threepwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcgillicutty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Threepwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown but Threepwood manages to get underhooks.
Guybrush Threepwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Threepwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Threepwood.
Mcgillicutty wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty avoids the elbow strike from Threepwood, against the cage.
Threepwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgillicutty lands a takedown into guard.
Threepwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgillicutty's guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to stand but Threepwood is controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty is working an open guard so Threepwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty throws a head kick that misses
and Threepwood counters by clinching up.
Threepwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Threepwood blocks a body shot from Mcgillicutty.
Threepwood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgillicutty's defenses.
Threepwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcgillicutty blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgillicutty has Threepwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Threepwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Threepwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Threepwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgillicutty is defending well for now.
Mcgillicutty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Threepwood prevents it.
Threepwood with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Threepwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Threepwood lands a shoulder strike.
Threepwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Threepwood.
Threepwood tries to land a knee to the head but Mcgillicutty blocks with his arms.
Threepwood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Threepwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Threepwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Threepwood as the two fighters clinch.
Threepwood tries to land a knee to the head but Mcgillicutty blocks with his arms.
Threepwood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Threepwood to the mat. Threepwood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Threepwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcgillicutty passes into half guard.
Threepwood is concentrating on defense, preventing Mcgillicutty from advancing position.
Threepwood trying to control here.
Threepwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Threepwood trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgillicutty is proving a slippery customer.
Threepwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgillicutty can do to turn this around?
Mcgillicutty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Threepwood keeping full guard, as Mcgillicutty tries to pass.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Threepwood to get back to his feet.
Jack Mcgillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is working Threepwood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcgillicutty postures up and lands a big shot to Threepwood's brow.
Mcgillicutty connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Mcgillicutty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgillicutty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the guard.
Mcgillicutty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guybrush Threepwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Threepwood controls Mcgillicutty momentarily but Mcgillicutty frees himself.
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgillicutty throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcgillicutty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guybrush Threepwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Threepwood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guybrush Threepwood!
Our winner, Guybrush Threepwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger comes to the cage accompanied by Body Rott. This should be a great matchup!
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25
142 lbs
16 - 2 - 0 |
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25
138 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clam Digger misses with a body kick.
Clam Digger moves away from the strike by Torello.
Clam Digger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clam Digger scores with a sloppy right hand. Torello should have avoided that one.
Clam Digger lands with a shot to the body.
Clam Digger lands a slapping body shot.
Clam Digger moves in looking to clinch but Torello pushes him off.
Torello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clam Digger's calf.
Torello misses the jab.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torello blocks a head kick by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger tries to clinch up but Torello circles away and keeps his distance.
Clam Digger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clam Digger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clam Digger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clam Digger ducks under a wild hook from Torello.
Clam Digger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clam Digger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clam Digger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torello thows a body shot but no joy.
Clam Digger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Torello. That snapped Clam Digger's head back.
Clam Digger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clam Digger is looking to wear down Torello with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clam Digger darts in and clinches Torello up against the cage.
Clam Digger tries to throw a body punch but Torello avoids it by throwing Clam Digger back against the cage.
Torello presses Clam Digger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Clam Digger.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clam Digger pushes Torello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torello blocks a body shot from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger struggles to land a body shot inside as Torello controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Clam Digger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clam Digger tries a body shot but Torello blocks it.
Clam Digger tries to pull guard but Torello holds him up against the cage and eventually Clam Digger drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Torello to work.
Torello turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Torello manages to end up in side control.
The ground and pound from Torello seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Clam Digger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torello working the ground and pound from side control.
Clam Digger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Clam Digger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clam Digger is trying to control but can't.
Torello thows a huge punch but Clam Digger dodges it nicely.
Clam Digger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clam Digger is trying to control but can't.
Torello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Torello lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clam Digger keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clam Digger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torello chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torello trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Torello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clam Digger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torello has managed to get both his arms back between Clam Digger's legs - danger averted.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Torello from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Clam Digger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torello throws a wild body kick that Clam Digger sees coming a mile off.
Torello pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clam Digger is out of range and Torello settles back down.
Torello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clam Digger was well out of range. Poor timing from Torello.
Clam Digger wants to clinch.
Clam Digger throws the kick towards the body but Torello avoids it.
Clam Digger misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Clam Digger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Clam Digger catches Torello right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Clam Digger does no damage.
Torello moves away from the strike by Clam Digger.
Terrance Clam Digger is winning the standup battle so far.
Clam Digger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clam Digger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torello to the mat! Torello manages to get full guard.
Clam Digger throws a strike but Torello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Torello is working Clam Digger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clam Digger working for a triangle but Torello defends it easily.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position but Torello postures up.
Torello won't allow Clam Digger to sweep him here.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Torello from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torello with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torello throws a strike but Clam Digger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Torello controlling Clam Digger's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger throwing strikes but missing.
Clam Digger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torello is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torello is looking for a triangle here but Clam Digger uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Clam Digger in side control, throwing shots but Torello defends.
Torello gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clam Digger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torello gets full guard.
Torello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clam Digger's guard.
Clam Digger controls Torello momentarily but Torello frees himself.
Torello won't allow Clam Digger to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clam Digger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clam Digger is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torello is looking to work some ground and pound but Clam Digger has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torello trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Clam Digger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
An inside leg kick from Clam Digger misses.
Clam Digger walks into a jab.
Clam Digger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clam Digger sizes up Torello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clam Digger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torello misses with a looping left.
Clam Digger throws out a loose jab but Torello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clam Digger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clam Digger showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Torello is trying to maintain the position but Clam Digger is very close to passing his half guard.
Torello gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello wants to sweep but no luck.
Torello is controlling Clam Digger's posture.
Torello keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torello has momentary wrist control but Clam Digger slips an elbow through the middle.
Torello controls Clam Digger momentarily but Clam Digger frees himself.
Terrance Clam Digger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torello pulls Clam Digger in close to prevent any damage.
Clam Digger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torello is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Torello was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Clam Digger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clam Digger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torello postures up in Clam Digger's guard and throws a big left but Clam Digger blocks it.
Clam Digger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clam Digger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Torello from controlling successfully.
Torello preventing the sweep.
Torello wants to pass the guard but Clam Digger is keeping the position.
James Torello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clam Digger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam Digger, not yet.
Torello distracts Clam Digger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Torello scoring with punches to the head and body.
Torello throws an elbow that misses. Clam Digger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torello's guard. Nice move by Clam Digger!
Torello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clam Digger controls the pace.
Clam Digger throws an elbow that misses. Torello uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clam Digger's guard. Nice move by Torello!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clam Digger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torello tries to free his leg and advance position but Clam Digger is retaining full guard.
Torello wants to control from the top but Clam Digger keeps moving.
Clam Digger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam Digger, not yet.
Clam Digger has momentary wrist control but Torello slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torello postures up and lands a big shot to Clam Digger's brow.
Clam Digger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torello defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torello works over Clam Digger with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Torello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clam Digger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Clam Digger!
An out of breath Terrance Clam Digger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Herzog might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Takida - Curly Sue. Satan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
33 - 20 - 3 |
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168 lbs
28 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herzog moves away.
Satan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herzog.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herzog.
Satan throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Satan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Satan can't do much from the bottom here.
Satan trying to remain calm as Herzog controls from the top position.
Satan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Satan is desperately trying to improve his position but Herzog has a good base and remains in mount.
Herzog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've been hearing that Herzog has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Satan is squirming around, avoiding Herzog's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan regains half guard.
Satan tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Satan looking for submissions off his back.
Satan tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
Herzog works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to control the pace but Satan is squirming around nicely.
Satan tries to reverse the position but Herzog maintains control.
Herzog landing strikes from the mount and Satan is in trouble!
Satan is working to get back to half guard.
Satan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog is trying to control. Satan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herzog wants to advance to full mount but Satan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Herzog postures up.
Herzog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herzog content to stall in guard here.
Satan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herzog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Satan looking for a sweep. Not yet Satan, not yet.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satan is keeping the position for now.
Satan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Herzog 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.
Herzog staying out of range there.
Good work by Satan as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Herzog - just one landing.
Satan throws an overhand right that lands on Herzog's shoulder, as Herzog tries to avoid the shot.
Satan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herzog. Herzog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Satan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog throws a leg kick but Satan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Herzog lunges at Satan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Satan's hand.
Herzog throws a big shot that misses.
Herzog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Satan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Herzog is out of range and Satan settles back down.
Satan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herzog as he jumps to the side.
Chris Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog scores with a jab to the body.
Satan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Satan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herzog throws a shot to the body.
Herzog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Satan misses with a looping left.
Herzog checks a leg kick nicely.
Herzog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satan avoids the body shot from Herzog.
Satan moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Satan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herzog lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a looping left.
Satan slips under a jab.
Herzog moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog lands a high kick!
Satan moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Herzog throws a leg kick that misses.
Herzog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herzog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herzog takes one on the button.
Satan checks a leg kick.
Satan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herzog.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satan throws out the jab.
Herzog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Satan to the ground. Herzog is now in Satan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Satan wants to get back to full guard but Herzog has passed into side control.
Herzog is looking to take a break and control but Satan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herzog wants to control but Satan is keeping him busy.
Satan tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control the action but Satan is working from the bottom.
Chris Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satan tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Satan 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.
Herzog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Satan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herzog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herzog's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Herzog throws a looping overhand right but Satan ducks down to avoid it.
Herzog blocks a leg kick.
Herzog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herzog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Herzog catches Satan right on the button with a cross.
Herzog avoids a kick to the body.
Herzog throws the kick towards the body but Satan avoids it.
Satan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Satan shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Satan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herzog lands a head shot.
Herzog lands a head shot.
Herzog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Satan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Herzog if he has to take too many more of those.
Chris Herzog is winning the standup battle so far.
Satan lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herzog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Satan tenderised Herzog's leg. Herzog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Satan.
Satan throws a lazy right hand but Herzog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herzog throws a lazy uppercut
and Satan counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog is trying to control Satan's posture but Satan avoids it.
Satan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Herzog is working to avoid the ground and pound but Satan connects with a decent elbow.
Satan landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Herzog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.
Satan won't allow Herzog to pass to mount.
Satan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Satan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chris Herzog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Satan wants to sweep here but Herzog controlling him for the moment.
Damien Satan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satan is trying to keep Herzog in close.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satan is keeping the position for now.
Herzog postures up in Satan's guard and throws a big left but Satan blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog preventing the sweep.
Herzog pushing down on Satan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herzog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Satan gets back to full guard.
Satan striking off his back, scoring a few points.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan has momentary wrist control but Herzog slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Satan.
Well Herzog 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Herzog!
After winning the bout, Chris Herzog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kiyoshi Matsumoto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsumoto manages to avoid it.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumoto throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsumoto lands a front kick.
Johansson misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Johansson throws a combination. Matsumoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matsumoto 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.
Matsumoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsumoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johansson thows a leg kick but Matsumoto checks it
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsumoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikael Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsumoto.
We've been told by Johansson's head coaches at GTi Boot Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johansson throws the left hand but Matsumoto avoids the punch easily.
Matsumoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Matsumoto.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Matsumoto catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsumoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsumoto connects with the punch.
Matsumoto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johansson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto throws a front kick aimed at Johansson's knee but Johansson avoids it well.
Johansson scores with a one two! Matsumoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsumoto works Johansson's body with a nice hook.
Matsumoto slips under a jab from Johansson.
Matsumoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsumoto. Matsumoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Johansson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsumoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsumoto thows a body kick. Johansson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsumoto blocks a head kick by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johansson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsumoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsumoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Matsumoto avoids nicely.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.
Matsumoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Matsumoto
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto clobbers Johansson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsumoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johansson's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsumoto trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiyoshi Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Matsumoto misses with a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mikael Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Johansson blocks the low kick.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Matsumoto avoids nicely.
Johansson throws a leg kick but Matsumoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Johansson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson tried to score with a low kick but Matsumoto checks it.
Matsumoto dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johansson's head backwards.
Good shot there by Matsumoto.
Mikael Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Johansson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johansson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikael Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
Johansson is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson avoids a kick to the body.
Johansson throws a head kick but Matsumoto moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsumoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johansson misses with a kick to the body.
Matsumoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsumoto moves away.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson works over Matsumoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumoto moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson throws a chopping leg kick but Matsumoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsumoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johansson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Matsumoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Johansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsumoto connects with a crisp jab.
Johansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Johansson throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Matsumoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsumoto doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Matsumoto moved out of range.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Johansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansson stuns Matsumoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsumoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsumoto lands a jab.
Johansson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Johansson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Matsumoto counters with a leg kick.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson throws the kick towards the body but Matsumoto avoids it.
Johansson throws a right hand that Matsumoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsumoto also avoids with ease.
Johansson throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsumoto feints and then cracks Johansson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johansson down.
Matsumoto scores with a leg kick.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsumoto throws out the jab.
Matsumoto connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsumoto, right into the meat.
Matsumoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsumoto. That snapped Johansson's head back.
Matsumoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johansson's hands.
Matsumoto slips a jab from Johansson.
Matsumoto dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Matsumoto lands with a good body shot.
Matsumoto scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson's sensitive parts.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Matsumoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johansson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsumoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Matsumoto avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Johansson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto keeps Johansson at a distance using the push kick.
Matsumoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Matsumoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Johansson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Matsumoto misses.
Matsumoto tries to work over Johansson's front leg with a kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsumoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Matsumoto throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson tries to land a leg kick but Matsumoto saw it coming and moves away.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsumoto moves away.
Johansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Johansson scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
Johansson throws a front kick aimed at Matsumoto's knee but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kiyoshi Matsumoto just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matsumoto slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson wants to land a leg kick but Matsumoto is out of range.
Johansson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johansson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws a low kick but Matsumoto avoids it.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto digs a good hook to Johansson's body.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
Matsumoto cracks the inside of Johansson's front leg.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matsumoto shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Johansson.
Johansson checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Johansson.
Matsumoto dips to his left and cracks Johansson with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsumoto, right into the meat.
Matsumoto defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson scores with a jab. Matsumoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Matsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
Matsumoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Johansson.
Johansson tries to land a leg kick but Matsumoto saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johansson.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johansson. That's going to slow Matsumoto down.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsumoto tries to work over Johansson's front leg with a kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Matsumoto seems unphased.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson throws a solid leg kick but Matsumoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johansson.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Matsumoto avoids the head kick by Johansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Johansson had his way with Kiyoshi Matsumoto in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A good leg kick by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johansson in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johansson motions for Matsumoto to come forward. Johansson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson moves out of range as Matsumoto throws a body kick.
Matsumoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsumoto throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Matsumoto catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Matsumoto misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Matsumoto.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johansson is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johansson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson scores with a nice body kick.
Johansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Johansson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johansson feints and then cracks Matsumoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsumoto down.
Matsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsumoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Matsumoto.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Matsumoto jabs Johansson right on the nose. Johansson blinks but takes it well.
Matsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Matsumoto misses
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johansson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
Johansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsumoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Matsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsumoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Matsumoto backing up. Matsumoto nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsumoto doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsumoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johansson tries to clinch up but Matsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikael Johansson.
I think Johansson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikael Johansson!
Mikael Johansson is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Mikael Johansson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fortunado is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A solid body kick from Grimm.
Fortunado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grimm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
A jab from Grimm misses.
Fortunado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortunado takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses.
Fortunado misses with the body kick
and Grimm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fortunado jabs Grimm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimm connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortunado throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot.
Fortunado misses with a hook.
Fortunado tries to land a front kick but Grimm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fortunado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortunado.
Grimm scores with a jab to the body.
Fortunado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fortunado is breathing heavily.
Fortunado looks to land a left hand but Grimm moved out of range nicely.
Grimm throws the kick towards the body but Fortunado avoids it.
Grimm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Grimm misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Grimm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortunado doesn't seem phased though.
Grimm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Grimm.
Donzel Fortunado's cut is getting worse.
Grimm throws a low kick, looking for Fortunado's leg but Fortunado calmly moves out of range.
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!
Grimm cracks Fortunado with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fortunado tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Grimm pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fortunado is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Grimm!
Ben Grimm took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thats what I was supposed to be scared of? Seriously?
When he wakes up someone tell him he needs to keep his mouth in check or I will fly back down here smack him around again and take his belt next time.'.
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