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MadDogs 8 : Bloody Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jetrone Lagoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagoc comes to the cage accompanied by Before I Forget. Staley has chosen The Rooster as his entrance music. Jetrone Lagoc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jetrone Lagoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Layne Staley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staley tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagoc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lagoc throws a series of punches but Staley avoids them all with ease.
Lagoc tries to bum rush Staley with a series of wild strikes but Staley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Staley goes for a double leg but Lagoc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lagoc continues to drive forward.
Staley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Staley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lagoc is trying to push Staley away but Staley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lagoc can't break the clinch.
Lagoc is trying to force a seperation but Staley has the dominant position.
Lagoc is trying to break the clinch but Staley has him pressed against the cage.
Lagoc tries to break free but Staley pushes him back against the cage.
Lagoc has had enough of the clinch but Staley keeps him there for the moment.
Staley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lagoc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jetrone Lagoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layne Staley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lagoc.
Lagoc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Staley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lagoc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoc connects with a body shot that sends Staley's belly button to the back.
Staley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lagoc misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Lagoc scores with a four punch combination!
Lagoc throws a series of punches but Staley moves out of range.
We've been told by Lagoc's head coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jetrone Lagoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staley avoids the body shot from Lagoc.
Lagoc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Staley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lagoc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Lagoc does no damage.
Staley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Staley slips a jab and a cross from Lagoc.
Lagoc scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc misses with a wild body shot.
Staley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lagoc circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Lagoc both land. Nice combination.
Staley is rocked!
Jetrone Lagoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagoc drops Staley with a huge uppercut! Staley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lagoc is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jetrone Lagoc!
An out of breath Jetrone Lagoc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Layne Staley was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, looks like it's back to the drawing board for this chump. I'm feeling "Down in a hole". Alice in Chains rocks! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Girardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by King Of KIngs. Giorgio Girardi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stevie Hart's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stevie Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Giorgio Girardi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girardi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Girardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Girardi on the ground.
Girardi has hold of Hart's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hart seems comfortable defending it but Girardi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hart is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hart is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Girardi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Girardi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mak Frajd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Run This - Missy Elliot. Jerome Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mak Frajd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frajd throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.
Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frajd sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Powers passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Frajd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frajd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Powers trying to pass the guard but Frajd defending well.
Frajd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Frajd trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
Frajd punching from the bottom.
Frajd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powers.
Frajd 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.
Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Frajd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Frajd is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers blocks the strikes from Frajd.
Frajd trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
Frajd is looking to improve his position.
Powers tries to pass to full mount but Frajd defends it.
Powers seems to be looking for submissions.
Powers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frajd is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Powers prevents Frajd from improving his position.
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frajd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frajd gets full guard.
Frajd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Frajd.
Frajd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.
Frajd is pushing down on Powers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Powers is fighting to maintain full guard but Frajd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frajd is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frajd is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Frajd has control of the leg.
Frajd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powers's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frajd working Powers over with strikes.
Frajd prevents Powers from improving his position.
Frajd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Powers won't allow Frajd to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is looking for a kimura here.
Frajd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frajd seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.
Frajd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Powers defends it well.
Frajd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frajd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Frajd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frajd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frajd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frajd is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frajd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Powers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frajd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frajd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Powers stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jerome Powers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Frajd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powers defends well and Frajd ends up having to push Powers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frajd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frajd blocks the strikes from Powers.
Frajd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powers is just riding it out for now. Frajd eventually gives up the hold.
Frajd is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Frajd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Powers sees it coming and defends easily.
Frajd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to improve his position but Frajd is controlling well.
Powers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frajd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frajd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powers is looking to control Frajd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powers avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers tries to roll over but Frajd keeps him under control.
Frajd is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frajd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frajd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Powers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Frajd, into his guard.
Frajd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powers escapes and throws Frajd's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Frajd can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Frajd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Frajd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Powers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Frajd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frajd trying to hold on to Powers's head to control him but Powers postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers is looking to advance position but Frajd won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers prevents Frajd from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Frajd dives in and scores a takedown into Powers's guard.
Frajd looking to pass the guard.
Frajd pushes down on Powers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Powers is pressing down on Frajd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frajd throws a big elbow that misses.
Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.
Powers working for a triangle but Frajd defends it easily.
Frajd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Frajd defends easily.
Frajd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frajd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mak Frajd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Frajd keeps moving.
Frajd is trying to keep Powers in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frajd is on top in guard.
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Frajd working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frajd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powers won't allow Frajd to sweep him here.
Frajd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Powers uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frajd striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Frajd is looking to reverse the position.
Powers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Powers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is not content to let Powers control the position.
Frajd wants to control but Powers postures up.
Frajd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frajd keeps working.
Frajd regains half guard.
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!
Powers is looking for a kimura but Frajd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frajd is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Powers jumps into side control!
Frajd wants to control but Powers postures up.
Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frajd tries to bench press Powers off him but Powers keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Frajd clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frajd.
Frajd looks up at the clock and then as Powers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frajd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Frajd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frajd tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Frajd tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers wants to control but Frajd postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frajd tries to advance to mount but Powers denies him.
Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Frajd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Powers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frajd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frajd is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.
Frajd working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.
Frajd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Powers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frajd off and has taken his back!
Powers controlling well, preventing Frajd from escaping the position.
Frajd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Powers's arms.
Powers trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Powers's guard. Nice work there by Frajd.
Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.
Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Powers's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frajd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frajd throws a big right hand that misses.
Frajd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frajd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Frajd had his way with Jerome Powers in that round.
That's time! Frajd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Powers scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frajd dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frajd wants to take the fight to the mat but Powers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frajd has Powers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mak Frajd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frajd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powers prevents it.
Frajd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frajd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers misses with some punches.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
Powers throws a combination. Frajd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Powers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Powers showed some decent athleticism there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Powers is trying to control. Frajd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frajd actively working from the bottom here.
Frajd lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Powers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Powers wants to finish this one by submission but Frajd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Powers.
Frajd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers looking to finish with strikes here!
Powers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Frajd flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frajd tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Powers blocks the strikes from Frajd.
Powers wants to control but Frajd is keeping him busy.
Frajd throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Frajd misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frajd wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Powers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Powers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to control. Frajd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frajd missing with punches from the bottom.
Frajd gets full guard.
Frajd striking off his back but it's not causing Powers any problems.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frajd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frajd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Powers pushes down on Frajd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frajd is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frajd avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is trying to stand back up but Powers is controlling him
Frajd is not content to let Powers control the position.
Frajd is trying to get back to full guard.
Frajd is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Frajd wants to get back to full guard.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frajd is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.
Powers is trying to control. Frajd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerome Powers.
I think Frajd 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 Josh West scores the fight for Mak Frajd!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mak Frajd!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mak Frajd!
Mak Frajd wins by unanimous decision!
Mak Frajd retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leos Karanous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leos Karanous!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt - Karanous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franklin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karanous counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Karanous seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Franklin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leos Karanous!
A relieved looking Leos Karanous 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touhu has chosen AC/DC - TNT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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39
162 lbs
29 - 41 - 1 |
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33
165 lbs
20 - 21 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Brij Khali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Toni Touhu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touhu scores with a jab. Khali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khali tries to clinch there but Touhu circles away.
Touhu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toni Touhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khali tries to clinch but Touhu moves out of range.
Touhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Touhu.
Khali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khali enables Touhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khali manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Touhu passes into half guard.
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!
Khali is defending against the submission attempts here by Touhu.
Touhu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Khali could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Touhu has cracked it and Khali is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Touhu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toni Touhu!
Toni Touhu is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Toni Touhu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Brij Khali had this to say: 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Napasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Cobain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Napasov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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20
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergey Napasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beast Cobain!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napasov stalks Cobain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cobain's face. Cobain staggers backwards, shaken.
Napasov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Napasov dives in and scores a takedown into Cobain's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Napasov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cobain is proving hard to escape from.
Napasov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Napasov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Napasov wants to stand but Cobain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cobain being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Napasov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Napasov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Napasov's guard.
Cobain looking to sit in guard and control but Napasov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cobain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Napasov is one step ahead there.
Cobain keeps trying to improve his position.
Napasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Napasov is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Napasov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cobain stuffs the takedown attempt from Napasov. Napasov gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napasov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Napasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napasov throws a sloppy head kick and Cobain moves out of range easily.
Napasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Napasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Napasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Napasov is breathing heavily.
Cobain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Napasov but Napasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Napasov throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napasov tries to clinch there but Cobain circles away.
Napasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobain motions for Napasov to come forward. Cobain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Napasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobain throws a jab when Napasov was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Napasov!
Napasov misses with a wild body shot.
Napasov has his takedown stuffed
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Napasov is looking to clinch.
Cobain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Napasov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cobain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Napasov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobain avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Napasov looks for a takedown but Cobain sprawls well.
Cobain tries to bum rush Napasov with a series of wild strikes but Napasov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sergey Napasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain tries for a takedown but Napasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobain should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Napasov misses with a wild combination.
Napasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain slaps away a takedown attempt from Napasov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Napasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Cobain. No joy for Napasov on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Napasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Napasov goes for a double leg but Cobain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobain continues to drive forward.
Cobain tries to break free but Napasov pushes him back against the cage.
Napasov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobain jumps guard and drags Napasov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Napasov won't allow Cobain to get back to his feet.
Napasov won't allow Cobain to sweep him here.
Napasov forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napasov trying to control the action but Cobain is working from the bottom.
Cobain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Napasov content to control rather than advance.
Cobain is refusing to be controlled, as Napasov sits in half guard.
Cobain makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Napasov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Napasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobain pinned against the cage. Cobain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobain misses with a head kick.
Cobain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Cobain does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Napasov.
Cobain manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Napasov on his heels. He'll look to pass Napasov's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napasov is trying to control the position but Cobain postures up.
Napasov wants to control but Cobain passes easily into half guard.
Cobain is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Napasov manages to get to full guard.
Napasov controls Cobain momentarily but Cobain frees himself.
Napasov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cobain's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cobain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cobain has escaped and now he's on top!
Cobain prevents Napasov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Cobain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cobain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Napasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobain defends it nicely.
Cobain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Napasov with a poor takedown
and Cobain counters with a stiff right hand.
Napasov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cobain looking for a guillotine here but Napasov defends easily.
Napasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain wants to stand up but Napasov is controlling him.
Cobain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Napasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cobain can't keep his opponent in guard - Napasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cobain tries to kick Napasov off but Napasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cobain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Napasov'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.
Cobain taking some punishment here, with Napasov in his half guard.
Cobain wants to control the action here but instead Napasov manages to pass to full mount!
Napasov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Napasov landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Napasov with a couple of short strikes.
Napasov with the ground and pound from mount.
Napasov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napasov working the ground and pound effectively.
Cobain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sergey Napasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Napasov scoring with strikes but Cobain is staying in there.
Napasov scoring with strikes but Cobain is staying in there.
Napasov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Napasov controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobain tries to improve his position but instead Napasov has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Napasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Napasov 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Sergey Napasov!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Sergey Napasov!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Sergey Napasov!
Sergey Napasov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hershey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Criminal Minded. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hershey's choice of entrance music: Aztechnical. 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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29
185 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
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31
183 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Julio Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Hershey!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hershey throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Hershey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to improve his position but Hershey is controlling well.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hershey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hershey has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Hershey pushes his legs off easily.
Smith seems keen to control Hershey's posture.
Hershey pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Hershey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hershey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Hershey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hershey throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Hershey is keeping the position.
Hershey working a defensive guard here.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hershey is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Hershey with a solid left hand.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hershey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hershey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hershey!
Hershey scores with punches from side control.
Hershey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Hershey is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hershey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hershey misses the jab.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hershey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hershey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hershey.
Hershey avoids the head kick by Smith.
Hershey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hershey lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Julio Smith has been cut.
Hershey with a nice cross.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Hershey stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Hershey misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Hershey off balance momentarily.
Hershey has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hershey tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Hershey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hershey doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Smith passes Hershey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hershey is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hershey avoid being mounted?
Hershey wants to get back to full guard.
Hershey kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hershey walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Hershey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hershey.
Hershey throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Hershey is rocked!
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Julio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hershey moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hershey is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Julio Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Hershey is breathing heavily.
Smith ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hershey's jaw. Hershey's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Smith does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Smith!
In his post fight interview, Julio Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by The Legend Is Born. Takada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - All Nightmare Long kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ip Man is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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40
192 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ip Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akio Takada!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man wants to clinch up but Takada keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Takada blocks the low kick.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Takada's knee but Takada avoids it well.
Man with a hook.
Takada tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man with a jab.
A big right from Takada misses.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems [Hellraiser Inc.] in the buildup to the fight.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takada wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Takada throws a leg kick
and Man counters by clinching up.
Takada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Takada manages to break the clinch.
Takada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takada catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Ip Man has been cut.
Takada connects with a body shot.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Takada counters with a leg kick.
Takada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man tries to work over Takada's front leg with a kick but Takada checks it.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Takada throws a leg kick
and Man moves into the clinch.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takada up against the cage.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takada lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Takada gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Takada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man is looking to chop away at Takada's legs.
Takada tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takada wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Takada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takada throws a leg kick
and Man moves into the clinch.
Man lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada prevents a body shot from Man.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
A short right from Man on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Man tries to stall but Takada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man blocking some punches.
Takada is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takada working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akio Takada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ip Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man lands an uppercut.
Takada blocks the elbow strike.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takada is keeping busy.
Takada working aggressively here.
Man blocking some punches.
Man trying to stall but Takada improves his position.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada lands with a right to the head.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takadas head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takada blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Man blocking some punches.
Man blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takada's defenses.
Ip Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada misses with a knee strike.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takada is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takada's defenses.
Man tries to stall but Takada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man lands an uppercut.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Man is trying to stall.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man connects with a knee to the head.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Takada gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Man.
Takada working aggressively here.
Takada working aggressively here.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Takada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takada misses with some punches.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man has Takada pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Man.
Takada working aggressively here.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Takada blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man digs a right hand underneath Takada's ribcage. Takada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takada misses with a knee to the head.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands a left hand.
Man tries a knee to the head but Takada blocks it.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ip Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ip Man's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man catches Takada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takada swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Takada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takada.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takada.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Takada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Takada's knee but Takada avoids it well.
Takada dodges the punch combination from Man.
Man 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.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man pushes Takada up against the cage in a clinch.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Akio Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Man.
Man gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takada takes an elbow to the temple.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Man taking a breather.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takada's defenses.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Takada takes a knee to the side of the body.
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man is pushing Takada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Takada working aggressively here.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ip Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Man on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Takada working aggressively here.
Takada looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Takada looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Takada tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man gets through Takada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man blocking some punches.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ip Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Ip Man!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ip Man!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ip Man!
Ip Man wins by unanimous decision!
Ip Man retains his middleweight title!
Ip Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Shimazu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel swinging wildly here.
Shimazu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Shimazu moves out of range easily.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shimazu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimazu.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimazu won't allow it.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a series of punches but Shimazu moves out of range.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel 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.
Shimazu throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Shimazu.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel pushes Shimazu up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Shimazu cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimazu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Shimazu is controlling the position.
Shimazu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shimazu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shimazu. Steel shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Shimazu looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel moves away from the strike by Shimazu.
Shimazu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shimazu connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Shimazu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Shimazu moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shimazu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimazu throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Shimazu clinches with his opponent.
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!
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Shimazu has double underhooks.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shimazu.
Shimazu misses with a head kick.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shimazu misses with an uppercut.
Shimazu throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shimazu lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimazu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimazu jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Shimazu moved out of range.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shimazu backs up against the cage.
A big left from Shimazu misses.
Shimazu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like William Shimazu has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shimazu, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Shimazu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimazu connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel slips a jab from Shimazu.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Shimazu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shimazu misses with a low kick.
Shimazu moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shimazu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Shimazu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel darts in and clinches Shimazu up against the cage.
Shimazu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Steel.
Steel lands a good knee to the midsection. Shimazu won't want to take too many of those.
Shimazu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shimazu. That one must have hurt.
Steel looks winded!
Shimazu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shimazu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shimazu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shimazu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Shimazu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimazu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
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 William Shimazu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shimazu lands with an overhand left.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Shimazu slips the punch.
Shimazu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steel cracks Shimazu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel defending well as Shimazu loads up on a big left hand.
Shimazu catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shimazu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shimazu scores with a leg kick.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel slips under a jab.
Shimazu lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Shimazu misses with a looping right.
Freddy Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimazu throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Shimazu lands an overhand right.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shimazu.
Shimazu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimazu circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel throws the left hand but Shimazu avoids the punch easily.
Shimazu clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimazu misses with a knee strike.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Shimazu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shimazu lands with a light punch inside.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Shimazu prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Shimazu prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Shimazu has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Shimazu tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimazu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimazu.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shimazu has managed to clinch.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Steel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shimazu.
Shimazu working aggressively here.
Shimazu working aggressively here.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Shimazu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage.
Steel is trying to push Shimazu away but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel crunches a lovely knee into Shimazu's ribcage.
Shimazu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Shimazu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimazu has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shimazu.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimazu throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shimazu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Shimazu finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Shimazu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
William Shimazu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shimazu misses its intended target.
Steel moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Shimazu backwards.
Shimazu lands with a light punch inside.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Shimazu blocks it.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel throws a leg kick but Shimazu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel swings for the body but Shimazu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimazu.
Shimazu moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Freddy Steel's cut even more.
A jab from Shimazu misses.
Steel moves forwards but Shimazu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Shimazu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Steel moves out of range as Shimazu strikes.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimazu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 William Shimazu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shimazu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shimazu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shimazu if he has to take too many more of those.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimazu lands with a cross.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimazu is just out of range.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimazu.
Steel misses with the combination.
Shimazu looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Shimazu rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Shimazu.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Shimazu misses with some punches.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimazu trying to land knees to the body.
Shimazu lands a nice uppercut.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands a good knee to the midsection. Shimazu won't want to take too many of those.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Shimazu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimazu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shimazu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimazu lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
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!
Shimazu tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Shimazu walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Shimazu closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
Shimazu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shimazu's face.
Shimazu swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shimazu.
The cut above Freddy Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shimazu misses with a knee strike.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Shimazu is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Shimazu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimazu.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shimazu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimazu finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Steel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel throws a right and a left that Shimazu avoids nicely.
Steel slips a jab from Shimazu.
Shimazu moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Shimazu swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimazu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Shimazu is controlling the position.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Shimazu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shimazu managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel rushes Shimazu and presses him up against the cage.
Shimazu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimazu.
Freddy Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Shimazu has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Shimazu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Shimazu is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Shimazu checks a low kick from Steel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Shimazu.
Shimazu misses with a straight right.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shimazu connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shimazu clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shimazu scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Steel swings for the body but Shimazu moves out of range.
Shimazu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shimazu takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimazu.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimazu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel.
Shimazu looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Shimazu lands a nice knee to the body.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Shimazu.
Shimazu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimazu moves away.
Steel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shimazu throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimazu.
A slow jab from Shimazu misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Steel defending well as Shimazu loads up on a big left hand.
Shimazu blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimazu. Shimazu obviously looking to wear him down.
Shimazu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses with the combination.
Shimazu lands a head shot.
Shimazu slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimazu. Shimazu obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Shimazu misses.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimazu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shimazu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shimazu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel 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.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Shimazu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shimazu closes the distance and clinches.
Shimazu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shimazu misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Shimazu.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddy Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Shimazu!
William Shimazu retains his heavyweight title!
William Shimazu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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