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GAMMA#378 Thorsen v Watts 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi closes the distance and clinches.
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles drives through and clinches with Musashi against the cage.
Charles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Charles scores with a shot to the side of Musashi's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charles.
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Charles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Musashi takes one on the button.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi feints and then cracks Charles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Charles down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Charles eats them both and turns towards Musashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like David Charles has been cut.
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Musashi at a distance.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
Charles lands an uppercut.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
A short right from Charles on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Charles.
Charles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi is rocked!
Charles lands an uppercut.
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charles has Musashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles pushes Musashi against the cage. Charles is working some dirty boxing. Charles pushes off with a quick right hook! Musashi goes down! Musashi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Charles moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Charles!
Our winner, David Charles, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
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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
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Ferrari misses with a right hand
and Noir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Noir trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Noir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferrari looking to control.
Ferrari wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferrari is still trying to improve position.
Noir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Noir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Noir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferrari wants to improve his position but instead Noir has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferrari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking to improve his position.
Noir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferrari sees it coming and defends easily.
Noir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard.
Noir not doing much here.
Ferrari wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir wants to pass to mount but Ferrari is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is refusing to be controlled, as Noir sits in half guard.
Ferrari has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ferrari wants to control but Noir is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferrari tries to land a front kick but Noir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferrari looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Ferrari scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrari is defended easily by Noir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferrari.
Noir defending well as Ferrari loads up on a big left hand.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown but Noir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferrari finds it's way round the side to connect with Noir's head.
Noir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferrari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferrari throws a strike but Noir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir won't allow Ferrari to sweep him here.
Noir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferrari working a defensive guard here.
Noir wants to pass the guard but Ferrari is keeping the position.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari trying to control the position.
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!
Noir wants to control from the top but Ferrari keeps moving.
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 Marshall Noir will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferrari tests Noir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferdinando Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrari has his takedown stuffed
and Noir counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Ferrari finds it's way through Noir's defenses.
Ferrari jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.
Ferrari lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noir counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big left from Ferrari misses.
The fighters circling - Ferrari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Ferrari misses
and Noir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferrari's guard.
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir wants to control from the top but Ferrari keeps moving.
Ferrari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferrari lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferrari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferrari looking to sit in guard and control but Noir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferrari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrari wants to sweep but no luck.
Noir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferrari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to sweep but no luck.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferrari's head.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrari keeping full guard, as Noir tries to pass.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrari is trying to control the position but Noir postures up.
Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Noir passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrari keeps working.
Ferrari trying to hold on to Noir's head to control him but Noir postures up.
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrari keeps working.
Noir moves nicely into side control.
Noir working away.
Noir 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.
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.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep.
Noir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Noir works to advance to full mount. Ferrari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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 Marshall Noir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Noir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferrari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick from Ferrari.
Noir walks into a straight right hand from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Ferrari.
Ferrari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noir's guard.
Noir looking to control.
Ferrari throwing strikes from guard but Noir blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noir is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noir won't allow Ferrari to sweep him here.
Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Noir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferrari trying to control the position.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferdinando Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Noir won't allow Ferrari to sweep him here.
Noir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noir pushes down on Ferrari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferrari is not content to let Noir control the position.
Ferrari gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is pulling down on Noir's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Noir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Noir forces his way into half guard.
Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.
Noir wants to free his trapped foot but Ferrari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marshall Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.
Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Noir trying to control the action but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Noir trying to control the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrari keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari is looking to improve his position.
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 Marshall Noir.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noir, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marshall Noir!
After winning the bout, Marshall Noir 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Harkimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloc Party - Flux. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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285 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Harkimo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGregor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harkimo.
Harkimo ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Harkimo ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
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!
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Harkimo is out of range.
Jab from Harkimo.
McGregor throws a low kick but Harkimo avoids it.
Keijo Harkimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkimo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
McGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harkimo!
McGregor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by McGregor.
McGregor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGregor misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands an elbow.
Harkimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGregor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McGregor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harkimo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGregor's guard! Nice work there by Harkimo!
McGregor wants to control the position but Harkimo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McGregor is controlling Harkimo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harkimo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGregor!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harkimo controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control but Harkimo is having none of it.
McGregor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harkimo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harkimo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor wants to hold on but Harkimo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor 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.
Harkimo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harkimo connects with a right hand. McGregor shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Harkimo.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Harkimo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harkimo connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregor. McGregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harkimo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor is trying to get an arm triangle but Harkimo is defending well.
Harkimo parries the strikes from McGregor easily there. McGregor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harkimo to escape.
Harkimo stops McGregor from passing to mount.
Harkimo is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGregor connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to advance to mount but can't.
McGregor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harkimo dodges the ground and pound from McGregor.
Harkimo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGregor.
Harkimo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McGregor cracks Harkimo with a big elbow.
An elbow from McGregor crashes against the mat.
McGregor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harkimo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGregor but great work by Harkimo.
McGregor defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Harkimo wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keijo Harkimo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Harkimo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harkimo blocks the body kick.
Harkimo blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Harkimo blocks the leg kick.
Harkimo lands with a kick to the temple. McGregor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Charlie McGregor has been cut.
Keijo Harkimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harkimo lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from McGregor misses.
Harkimo moves out of range of the body kick.
Harkimo staying out of range there.
Harkimo with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Harkimo.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Harkimo misses.
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harkimo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harkimo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Harkimo.
Harkimo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harkimo is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Harkimo as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harkimo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harkimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harkimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harkimo checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Harkimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie McGregor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Good exchange - Harkimo coming out on top.
Harkimo is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Harkimo scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Harkimo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Harkimo.
Harkimo connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkimo lands an overhand right.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harkimo connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harkimo sends McGregor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harkimo is motioning to the referee to let McGregor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McGregor slips a jab from Harkimo.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Harkimo counters with a crisp right that sends McGregor to the canvas! Harkimo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Harkimo!
Keijo Harkimo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drazen Kadoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drazen Kadoic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kadoic.
Kadoic throws a body kick that misses
and Gambler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kadoic tries to score with a low kick but Gambler moves his leg out of the way.
Kadoic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gambler.
Kadoic scores with a push kick.
Gambler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Drazen Kadoic has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gambler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kadoic manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Gambler blocks the low kick.
Kadoic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambler.
Kadoic misses with a low kick.
Kadoic misses with a wild combination.
Kadoic tries a low kick but Gambler avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadoic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gambler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gambler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kadoic misses with a body kick.
Gambler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kadoic.
Drazen Kadoic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadoic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Kadoic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kadoic has time to react.
Kadoic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambler.
Kadoic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic scores with a jab.
Gambler fails to land with a series of punches.
Gambler jabs Kadoic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kadoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambler fails to land with a series of punches.
Kadoic throws a body punch but Gambler moves out of range.
Gambler staying out of range there.
Gambler looks to throw the jab but Kadoic is out of range.
Kadoic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambler is looking to wear down Kadoic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Gambler misses.
Gambler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadoic throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Kadoic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic throws a low kick but Gambler moves out of range easily.
Gambler lands a slapping body shot.
Kadoic misses with a low kick.
Kadoic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kadoic is looking to slow Gambler down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Gambler's head coaches at Restricted area that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kadoic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kadoic throws a front kick aimed at Gambler's knee but Gambler avoids it well.
Kadoic throws a right hand that Gambler ducks under and follows up with a left that Gambler also avoids with ease.
Kadoic lands a lovely overhand right.
Kadoic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kadoic throws a head kick that misses.
Kadoic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kadoic duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadoic scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Gambler lands.
Kadoic ducks under a wild hook from Gambler.
Kadoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Gambler.
Gambler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kadoic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadoic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gambler avoids the body shot from Kadoic.
Kadoic throws a leg kick
and Gambler counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Degen Gambler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drazen Kadoic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambler.
A lazy left from Gambler finds it's target.
Gambler moves out of range of the body kick.
Kadoic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gambler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gambler lands a leg kick that knocks Kadoic off balance momentarily.
Kadoic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gambler on the side of the head.
Gambler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kadoic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambler punishes Kadoic's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kadoic.
Kadoic moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Gambler tenderised Kadoic's leg. Kadoic is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadoic takes a swing at Gambler's ribcage but misses.
Kadoic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gambler's sensitive parts.
Gambler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kadoic was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambler.
Gambler checks a leg kick.
Gambler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambler connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Kadoic coming out on top.
Kadoic misses with a low kick.
Gambler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kadoic can pounce on him.
Gambler is looking to land body kicks.
Gambler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kadoic misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler misses the jab.
Gambler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gambler throws a right hand that Kadoic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadoic also avoids with ease.
Kadoic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kadoic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kadoic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gambler blocks a low kick nicely.
Gambler moves forwards but Kadoic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kadoic misses with a hook. Gambler ducked under it nicely.
Gambler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambler misses with a wild combination.
Kadoic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kadoic lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gambler.
Gambler sizes up Kadoic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kadoic throws a low kick, looking for Gambler's leg but Gambler calmly moves out of range.
Kadoic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Degen Gambler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kadoic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kadoic digs a good body shot into Gambler's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadoic delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic misses with a head kick.
Kadoic drops his hands momentarily and Gambler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kadoic throws a low kick but Gambler avoids it.
Gambler is looking to chop away at Kadoic's legs.
Gambler throws a leg kick but Kadoic moved away.
Kadoic throws a leg kick but Gambler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kadoic tried to score with a low kick but Gambler checks it.
Gambler misses with a shot to the body
letting Kadoic counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadoic 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.
Kadoic tries to clinch up but Gambler circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gambler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Degen Gambler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drazen Kadoic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gambler misses with a body kick.
Gambler avoids the body shot from Kadoic.
Kadoic throws a low kick but Gambler moves out of range easily.
Kadoic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gambler thows a leg kick but Kadoic checks it
and Kadoic counters with a low kick, right behind Gambler 's knee.
Kadoic misses the jab.
Gambler lands a jab to the head.
Kadoic is looking to clinch.
Kadoic misses with a low kick.
Gambler lands a jab to the head.
Gambler feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Kadoic crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Degen Gambler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filo Bedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. Bedo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Every Which Way But Loose kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filo Bedo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bedo.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Bedo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bedo looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Bedo blocks a jab.
Bedo takes one on the button.
Bedo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bedo misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bedo throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bedo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Bedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bedo wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bedo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Bedo staying out of range there.
Bedo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bedo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bedo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bedo just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bedo.
Bedo throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bedo moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Bedo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bedo throws a sloppy head kick
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bedo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bedo wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bedo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bedo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Bedo keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bedo connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bedo is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bedo.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bedo.
Bedo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Bedo motions for Anderson to come forward. Bedo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filo Bedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bedo misses with a hook.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bedo.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bedo.
Bedo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson postures up in Bedo's guard and throws a big left but Bedo blocks it.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Bedo.
Anderson won't allow Bedo to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control but Bedo is working from the bottom.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up in Bedo's guard and throws a big left but Bedo blocks it.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Anderson.
Bedo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bedo gets a clinch.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedo pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bedo.
Bedo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson has Bedo pressed against the cage, preventing Bedo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bedo misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bedo tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Bedo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedo gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bedo struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Bedo taking a breather.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Bedo has him pressed against the cage.
Bedo misses with some punches.
Bedo throws a head punch that misses.
Bedo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bedo.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Bedo improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bedo.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bedo tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Bedo lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bedo is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bedo works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson pushes Bedo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bedo has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filo Bedo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bedo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Bedo misses with a punch to the body.
Bedo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filo Bedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Bedo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a leg kick but Bedo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Filo Bedo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bedo lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Bedo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bedo.
Reggie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bedo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bedo ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Bedo's belly button to the back.
Bedo throws a nice head kick!
Bedo throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Bedo fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Bedo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bedo throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Bedo tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Bedo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Bedo shows good takedown defense.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Bedo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Bedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bedo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bedo, as that shot connected.
Bedo throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Bedo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Bedo's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bedo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Bedo throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Bedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bedo wants to get back to his feet but Anderson drags him back down.
Anderson working the head with strikes.
Anderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bedo to see if he's OK.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Bedo is defending the strikes.
Bedo wants to get back to his feet.
Bedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bedo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Bedo!
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Bedo from standing up.
Anderson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bedo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anderson has tightened it up now! Bedo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reggie Anderson!
Our winner, Reggie Anderson, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaws Talltree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama comes to the cage accompanied by Lollipop. The crowd seem to be enjoying Talltree's choice of entrance music: Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood. 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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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaws Talltree!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Talltree on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cama as he connects with a hook.
Cama throws a low kick but Talltree avoids it.
Cama swinging wildly here.
Talltree fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Talltree swings for the body but Cama moves out of range.
Cama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Talltree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Cama does no damage.
Talltree throws a jab but it's blocked by Cama.
A jab from Cama misses.
Talltree throws a body punch but Cama moves out of range.
Cama lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talltree takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cama moves out of range as Talltree strikes.
Talltree swings for the body but Cama moves out of range.
Cama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talltree.
Cama lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama tries to close the distance and clinch but Talltree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talltree throws an overhand right that lands on Cama's shoulder, as Cama tries to avoid the shot.
Cama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Cama's head coaches at Steel Penn Icon Training Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Talltree sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talltree looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Talltree misses.
Talltree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cama throws a push kick but Talltree slaps the foot to one side.
Cama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talltree.
Talltree throws a nice looking combination but Cama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Talltree connects with the punch.
Talltree 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!
Talltree throws a looping overhand right but Cama ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Cama tenderised Talltree's leg. Talltree is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pops Cama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cama feints and then cracks Talltree's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Talltree down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama lands a nice looking body kick.
Talltree connects with a leg kick. Cama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cama wants to clinch.
Talltree blocks the body kick.
Good work by Talltree as he checks the leg kick.
Cama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talltree moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talltree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cama looks for the body kick but Talltree saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Cama.
Talltree moves out of range of the body kick.
Cama throws a nice looking combination but Talltree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talltree.
Cama scoring well with a low kick there.
Cama cracks Talltree with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama lands with an overhand left.
Talltree connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talltree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cama. Cama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Talltree throws the left hand but Cama avoids the punch easily.
Talltree cracks the inside of Cama's front leg.
Cama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Talltree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cama. Cama obviously looking to wear him down.
Talltree paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Talltree throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cama takes a swing at Talltree's ribcage but misses.
Cama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cama lands with a good body shot.
Talltree throws an overhand right that lands on Cama's shoulder, as Cama tries to avoid the shot.
Talltree's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talltree breaks the clinch.
Talltree throws out a loose jab but Cama uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talltree throws a shot from downtown. Cama moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Cama misses.
Cama throws a wild body kick that Talltree sees coming a mile off.
Cama jabs at Talltree's body.
Cama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Talltree throws a right hand that Cama ducks under and follows up with a left that Cama also avoids with ease.
Talltree buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Talltree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cama manages to avoid it.
Cama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Talltree throws a head kick that misses.
Talltree looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Talltree if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Talltree there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cama misses with a body kick.
Cama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cama throws a push kick but Talltree slaps the foot to one side.
Cama throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama 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.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cama as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Cama misses.
Talltree throws a head kick but Cama moves out of range.
Cama tries a low kick but Talltree avoids it.
Talltree takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talltree misses with a low kick.
Talltree sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Talltree.
A clash of legs there as Talltree blocks the low kick.
Cama misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Talltree.
The fighters circle momentarily. Talltree darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Talltree takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talltree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cama wants to clinch up but Talltree keeps it at a distance.
Cama takes a swing at Talltree's ribcage but misses.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talltree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cama. Cama obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Cama.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cama tried to score with a low kick but Talltree checks it.
Cama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Talltree has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Talltree avoids a kick to the body.
Talltree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talltree scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Talltree takes a swing at Cama's ribcage but misses.
Pops Cama is winning the standup battle so far.
Cama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Talltree feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cama's calf.
Cama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talltree moves away.
Cama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talltree keeps the fight on the outside.
Talltree walks into a straight right hand from Cama.
Cama scores with a kick to the body.
Talltree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama scoring well with a low kick there.
Cama misses with a straight left.
Cama avoids the head kick by Talltree.
Cama fakes the leg kick and cracks Talltree in the body.
Cama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cama thuds his right hand into Talltree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talltree connects with a body shot that sends Cama's belly button to the back.
Talltree checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Talltree misses its intended target.
Talltree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cama defending well as Talltree loads up on a big left hand.
Cama looks to land a body kick but Talltree moved away.
Cama checks a low kick from Talltree.
Cama misses with a left hand
and Talltree counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Talltree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Talltree has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talltree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cama misses with a low kick.
Talltree looks to land a right hand but Cama moved out of range.
Cama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talltree slips under a jab.
Talltree lands with a hook. Cama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cama connects with a solid leg kick.
Cama tests Talltree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talltree moves out of range as Cama strikes.
Cama throws a low kick, looking for Talltree's leg but Talltree calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Cama misses.
Talltree takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Talltree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talltree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Talltree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Talltree misses its intended target.
Talltree drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talltree moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Talltree walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cama moves in looking to clinch but Talltree pushes him off.
Cama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Talltree feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cama's calf.
Cama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talltree moves away.
Talltree lands a body shot.
Talltree lands a glancing blow to the side of Cama's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cama walks into a stiff left hand from Talltree.
Talltree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cama is looking to clinch.
Cama lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama 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. And we move into the final round!
Talltree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cama looks to score with a jab to the body but Talltree is just out of range.
Cama blocks a leg kick.
Cama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cama misses the jab.
Cama lands with a straight right. Talltree didn't see that one coming.
Cama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talltree misses with a wild combination.
Talltree connects with a right hand. Cama shakes it off.
Talltree has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cama.
Cama is looking to chop away at Talltree's legs.
Talltree connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cama momentarily.
Talltree lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cama lands a head shot.
Talltree goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Cama is looking to land body kicks.
Cama scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talltree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cama misses with a body kick.
Cama throws a leg kick but Talltree sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Talltree moves away from the strike by Cama.
Talltree keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cama slips under a jab.
Talltree throws a poor cross that misses
and Cama counters with a nice body kick.
Cama misses with a wild combination.
Cama throws a body punch but Talltree moves out of range.
Talltree thuds his right hand into Cama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cama wants to clinch up but Talltree keeps it at a distance.
Cama swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cama. Talltree shrugs it off though.
Jaws Talltree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talltree scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Talltree throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cama on the side of the head.
Cama lands a lovely overhand right.
Cama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Talltree walks into a straight right hand from Cama.
Talltree misses with a head kick.
Talltree has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cama throws a body kick that misses.
Talltree moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
Talltree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talltree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talltree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cama.
Cama throws a hook but Talltree blocks it.
Cama throws a jab but it's blocked by Talltree.
Talltree with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cama ducks under a wild hook from Talltree.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Talltree lands a jab.
Cama defending well as Talltree loads up on a big left hand.
Talltree avoids the body shot from Cama.
Cama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talltree missing with a left hand there. Cama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talltree scores with a leg kick.
Cama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talltree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talltree swings for the body but Cama moves out of range.
Cama misses with the body kick
and Talltree counters with an inside leg kick.
Talltree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talltree stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talltree misses with a hook.
Cama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cama clinches up with Talltree and pushes him back against the cage.
Pops Cama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Talltree prevents a body shot from Cama.
Talltree throws a head punch that misses.
Talltree throws a punch but it's blocked by Cama.
Talltree misses with some punches.
Cama lands a body shot.
Talltree throws a punch but it's blocked by Cama.
Talltree throws a punch but it's blocked by Cama.
Talltree wants to break free but Cama has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Talltree misses with some punches.
Cama blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaws Talltree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cama 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Cama!
During a confident post fight interview, Pops Cama 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biggest & The Best. Uematsu has chosen Primus - Laquer Head as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uematsu keeps Peltola at a distance using the push kick.
Uematsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Peltola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uematsu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Peltola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uematsu's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Uematsu controlling Peltola's posture.
Peltola preventing the sweep.
Peltola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uematsu looking to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hironobu Uematsu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Uematsu wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uematsu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Peltola walks into a jab.
Hironobu Uematsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uematsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peltola somewhat.
Uematsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peltola works Uematsu's body with a nice hook.
Uematsu lands with a hook. Peltola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uematsu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peltola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uematsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu throws a looping overhand right but Peltola ducks down to avoid it.
Uematsu tries to land a leg kick but Peltola saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltola throws a hook to the side of Uematsu's head but Uematsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uematsu misses with a double jab.
Uematsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peltola takes a swing at Uematsu's ribcage but misses.
Uematsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Peltola fails with the takedown.
Peltola thows a body shot but no joy.
Uematsu misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peltola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uematsu.
Uematsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uematsu blocks a jab.
Peltola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uematsu.
Uematsu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uematsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peltola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uematsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peltola moves away from the strike by Uematsu.
Peltola takes a swing at Uematsu's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Peltola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uematsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola needs to keep his hands up - Uematsu had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uematsu throws out a powerful jab.
Uematsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peltolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uematsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peltola circles away quickly and effectively.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Uematsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola looks for a takedown but Uematsu sprawls well.
Uematsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uematsu thows a body shot but no joy.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Uematsu.
Peltola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Uematsu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peltola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Uematsu!
Peltola with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Hironobu Uematsu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uematsu tries to hold on but Peltola pushes him away.
Peltola throws some wild stikes that Uematsu manages to avoid easily.
Peltola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peltola landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Hironobu Uematsu's cut even more.
Uematsu is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Uematsu trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Peltola seems content to control.
Uematsu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Uematsu manages to get to full guard.
Peltola trying to control but Uematsu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peltola trying to control but Uematsu is working from the bottom.
Uematsu 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.
Peltola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uematsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uematsu is looking to stand up but Peltola isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Peltola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Uematsu keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Atte Peltola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Uematsu.
Peltola has a takedown stuffed.
Uematsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Hironobu Uematsu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Peltola is looking to wear down Uematsu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peltola throws a poor cross that misses
and Uematsu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Peltola lands.
Peltola thuds his right hand into Uematsu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uematsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uematsu did well to prevent Peltola getting side control.
Uematsu is looking to control Peltola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uematsu avoid being mounted?
Peltola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uematsu is controlling Peltola's trapped leg to prevent Peltola from advancing to side control.
Uematsu is trying to control but can't.
Uematsu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hironobu Uematsu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Uematsu moves away from the strike by Peltola.
Peltola checks the leg kick.
Peltola fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Peltola dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Peltola digs a good hook to Uematsu's body.
Peltola throws a looping overhand right but Uematsu ducks down to avoid it.
Uematsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uematsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hironobu Uematsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uematsu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peltola swats away the attempt to clinch by Uematsu.
That kick from Uematsu tenderised Peltola's leg. Peltola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peltola blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Uematsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uematsu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peltola back to the cage. Uematsu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peltola connects with a single shot there.
Peltola blocks a jab.
Peltola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uematsu tries to clinch up.
Uematsu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Uematsu 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.
Peltola missing with a left hand there. Uematsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uematsu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uematsu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hironobu Uematsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola misses with a body punch
and Uematsu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peltola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Uematsu.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola misses with a wild body shot.
Uematsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uematsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Uematsu.
Peltola thows a body shot but no joy.
Peltola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uematsu keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uematsu wants to stand up but Peltola has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Peltola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uematsu wants to control from the top but Peltola keeps moving.
Uematsu won't allow Peltola to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peltola is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Uematsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hironobu Uematsu.
Uematsu connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola moves out of range of the body kick from Uematsu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hironobu Uematsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uematsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hironobu Uematsu!
Hironobu Uematsu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ender Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuduro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don Omar - Danza Kuduro. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin punishes Kuduro's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuduro throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggin moves out of range easily.
Kuduro misses with a body kick.
Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Kuduro moved out of range nicely.
Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Kuduro moved out of range.
Wiggin clinches with his opponent.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuduro backwards.
Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses.
Kuduro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggin's elbow.
Kuduro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuduro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuduro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiggin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuduro controls his hands.
Kuduro is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuduro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wiggin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wiggin misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses.
Wiggin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuduro.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuduro.
Kuduro blocks the elbow strike.
Kuduro lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Ender Wiggin has been cut.
Kuduro trying to control the position but instead, Wiggin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuduro into the cage.
Kuduro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggin.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
Kuduro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuduro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with some punches.
Kuduro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuduro is pushing Wiggin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuduro breaks from the clinch.
Wiggin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiggin clinches.
Kuduro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuduro pushes Wiggin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wiggin misses with the head strike.
Kuduro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wiggin misses with a knee to the head.
Wiggin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuduro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin takes a shot to the head.
Kuduro tries a body shot but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuduro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuduro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuduro lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiggin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuduro backwards.
Kuduro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Kuduro is trying to stall.
Kuduro avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiggin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuduro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuduro lands with a light punch inside.
Wiggin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land.
Kuduro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggin.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiggin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuduro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kuduro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuduro is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns Kuduro into the cage.
Wiggin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuduro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuduro tries a body shot but Wiggin blocks it.
Kuduro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuduro misses with some punches.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Wiggin controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiggin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuduro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro lands a shoulder strike.
Wiggin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuduro is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ender Wiggin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuduro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wiggin's calf.
Wiggin throws a big shot that misses.
Wiggin looks to clinch
and Kuduro counters with a straight right hand.
Wiggin is rocked!
Kuduro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuduro finish him?
Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Kuduro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggin tries to clinch but Kuduro moves away
and Kuduro counters with a right hand from hell and Wiggin is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit has chosen Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozemblit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
Rozemblit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Rozemblit pushes Curry against the cage but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rozemblit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozemblit.
Curry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curry lands with a right hand.
Curry moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curry blocks the body kick.
Curry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rozemblit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rozemblit misses with a body punch
and Curry counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry cracks Rozemblit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Curry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Curry misses.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rozemblit is looking to clinch but Curry is avoiding it.
Curry lands with a shot to the body.
Rozemblit dodges the punch combination from Curry.
Rozemblit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curry is able to avoid easily.
Rozemblit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Rozemblit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Curry misses.
Curry looks to land a left hand but Rozemblit moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rozemblit 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.
Curry cracks Rozemblit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Curry misses with an uppercut
and Rozemblit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit connects with a nice looking jab.
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozemblit.
Rozemblit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Curry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Curry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rozemblit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Curry tries to bench press Rozemblit off him but Rozemblit keeps the position.
An elbow from Rozemblit crashes against the mat.
Rozemblit tries to score with some ground and pound. Curry controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rozemblit works to advance to full mount. Curry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit lands with some strikes.
Rozemblit misses with a head shot.
Curry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rozemblit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Curry wants to control but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Curry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rozemblit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rozemblit unloads with some shots from mount but Curry bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit working the ground and pound effectively.
Rozemblit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curry is squirming around, avoiding Rozemblit's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curry taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Curry throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Rozemblit counter with a right hand.
Curry throws the left hand but Rozemblit avoids the punch easily.
Rozemblit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rozemblit wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Rozemblit slips under a jab from Curry.
Rozemblit clinches up with Curry and pushes him back against the cage.
Rozemblit throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry.
Rozemblit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rozemblit lands a shoulder strike.
Curry takes a shot to the head.
Rozemblit struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Rozemblit digs a right hand underneath Curry's ribcage. Curry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rozemblit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit lands with a light punch inside.
Curry stalling the fight.
Rozemblit lands a left hand.
Rozemblit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Curry.
Rozemblit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curry or not.
Rozemblit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Curry up against the cage.
Rozemblit tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rozemblit struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Rozemblit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rozemblit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit prevents a body shot from Curry.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curry prevents a body shot from Rozemblit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozemblit blocks a body shot from Curry.
Rozemblit wants the takedown. Curry is fighting it off but Rozemblit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Curry's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozemblit looking to pass the guard.
Rozemblit looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rozemblit looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozemblit, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry wants to control from the top but Rozemblit keeps moving.
Rozemblit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.
Rozemblit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curry is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit is looking to regain half guard here but Curry keeps moving and retains side control.
Curry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rozemblit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rozemblit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rozemblit wants to control but Curry postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry staying calm.
Rozemblit is looking for a sweep.
Jose Rozemblit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozemblit wants to control but Curry postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit is looking for a sweep.
Curry trying to control the action but Rozemblit is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Curry looks to throw the jab but Rozemblit is out of range.
Rozemblit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rozemblit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rozemblit is looking to land body kicks.
Curry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curry rather than just go for the knockout.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Curry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curry wants it to stay on the feet.
Rozemblit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rozemblit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick from Rozemblit lands but Curry takes it in his stride.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rozemblit scores with a head kick. Curry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rozemblit throws a hook but Curry avoids it easily.
Jab from Curry.
Curry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rozemblit has time to react.
Curry misses with a body kick.
Rozemblit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rozemblit motions for Curry to come forward. Rozemblit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Rozemblit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rozemblit.
Arthur Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry takes a swing at Rozemblit's ribcage but misses.
Curry walks into a straight right hand from Rozemblit.
A clash of legs there as Rozemblit blocks the low kick.
Rozemblit scoring well with a low kick there.
Curry lands with a nice body punch.
Rozemblit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curry.
Rozemblit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozemblit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curry looks to throw the jab but Rozemblit is out of range.
Jose Rozemblit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry throws a shot to the body.
Rozemblit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rozemblit forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Rozemblit is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rozemblit lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Curry misses with some punches.
Rozemblit working aggressively here.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rozemblit's elbow.
Rozemblit tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Rozemblit works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Rozemblit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rozemblit blocks a body shot from Curry.
A right handed body shot lands from Curry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozemblit blocks a body shot from Curry.
Rozemblit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rozemblit prevents a body shot from Curry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry trying to stall but Rozemblit improves his position.
Curry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rozemblit backwards.
Rozemblit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Curry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rozemblits head.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozemblit controls his hands.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rozemblit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rozemblit moves into range and clinches up with Curry.
Rozemblit misses with some punches.
Rozemblit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rozemblit looking to slow down the pace here.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rozemblit works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Rozemblit is working for takedown but Curry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.
Rozemblit blocking some punches.
Curry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rozemblit backwards.
Curry misses with some punches.
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 Arthur Curry.
I think Rozemblit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rozemblit!
Jose Rozemblit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usain Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 9000 Watts. Usain Watts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ejnar Thorsen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ejnar Thorsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usain Watts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Thorsen.
Watts works Thorsen's body with a nice hook.
Watts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watts lands a big head kick that sends Thorsen tumbling to the mat! Watts takes a step backwards and waves Thorsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ejnar Thorsen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watts tries to break the clinch but Thorsen is controlling the position.
Thorsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Thorsen.
Thorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Watts.
A short uppercut from Watts.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Thorsen 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.
Watts can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts tries for a takedown but Thorsen manages to get underhooks.
Thorsen cracks Watts with a nice body shot.
Watts takes a shot to the head.
Watts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorsen scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Usain Watts has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Thorsen there.
Thorsen blocks a leg kick.
Watts moves out of range of the body kick from Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a body punch but Watts moves out of range.
Watts lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorsen throws a jab when Watts was well out of range.
Watts blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
Watts stuns Thorsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
Watts throws out a loose jab but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Thorsen.
Watts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thorsen scores with a nice head shot.
Watts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throws the left hand but Watts avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Watts.
Ejnar Thorsen's cut is getting worse.
Thorsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorsen defending well as Watts loads up on a big left hand.
Thorsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watts.
Thorsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watts manages to avoid it.
Thorsen moves out of range as Watts throws a body kick.
Thorsen wants to land a leg kick but Watts is out of range.
Thorsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the body from Thorsen misses
and Watts makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thorsen really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut.
Watts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Watts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thorsen takes a step back to recover.
Watts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorsen.
Thorsen prevents a body shot from Watts.
Watts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Thorsen.
Watts loads up on a big right hand but Thorsen slips the punch.
Watts misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen throws a shot to the body.
Thorsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Watts avoids the body shot from Thorsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usain Watts dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Watts thumps Thorsen with a low kick.
Thorsen throws a low kick, looking for Watts's leg but Watts calmly moves out of range.
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Thorsen misses with a body shot.
Watts throws a push kick but Thorsen slaps the foot to one side.
Thorsen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watts drops Thorsen with a beautiful combination! Thorsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watts is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watts.
Thorsen thows a leg kick but Watts checks it
and Watts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts looks for the body kick but Thorsen saw that one coming.
Thorsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Watts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thorsen quickly recovers to half guard.
My spies in ♛ Team Fight Club™ inform me that Watts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Watts tries to pass to full mount but Thorsen defends it.
Thorsen wants to improve his position but Watts is controlling well.
Watts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Watts is trying to control. Thorsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watts is looking for a kimura but Thorsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watts to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen trying to control here.
Thorsen wants to get back to full guard.
Watts has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thorsen is squirming around, avoiding Watts's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Watts throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thorsen because Watts loaded up on that one.
Watts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is trying to escape the mount.
Thorsen tries to lock up and control but Watts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Watts fails to advance to Thorsen's back.
Thorsen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Well, with Watts on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Thorsen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Thorsen trying to control the action but Watts just sinks the hooks in.
Thorsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Watts's guard. Nice work there by Thorsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Watts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ejnar Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorsen, right into the meat.
Thorsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorsen sprawls well. He's pushed Watts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usain Watts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick from Watts lands but Thorsen takes it in his stride.
Watts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorsen.
Thorsen swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Thorsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsen.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Thorsen takes a swing at Watts's ribcage but misses.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut.
Thorsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Thorsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Watts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen is looking to slow Watts down with leg kicks.
Thorsen swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Thorsen thuds a left hand into Watts's body.
Thorsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watts digs a good hook to Thorsen's body.
Thorsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watts misses with a few strikes there.
Watts misses with a wild combination.
Usain Watts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thorsen.
Good leg kick by Thorsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Watts jabs at Thorsen's body.
A low kick from Thorsen misses
and Watts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watts misses with a combination
and Thorsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorsen throws a one two combo.
Thorsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watts swings for the body but Thorsen moves out of range.
Watts with a nice cross.
Thorsen throws a head kick that misses.
Thorsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thorsen lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Watts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Watts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Watts throws a leg kick which misses Thorsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorsen tries to avoid it.
Watts cracks the inside of Thorsen's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen blocks a head kick by Watts.
Watts with a jab.
Watts throws a head kick but Thorsen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usain Watts really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thorsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorsen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Thorsen.
Watts throws a head kick but Thorsen moves out of range.
Thorsen tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
A leg kick checked by Watts.
Watts dodges the punch combination from Thorsen.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsen throws a body punch but Watts moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts fails to land the takedown.
Thorsen swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Thorsen throws a body kick that misses.
Watts looks to land a body kick but Thorsen moved away.
Thorsen tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Thorsen avoids a kick to the body.
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsen throws a low kick but Watts avoids it.
Watts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ejnar Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with a low kick.
Thorsen dips to his left and cracks Watts with an uppercut!
Watts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorsen.
Thorsen takes a swing at Watts's ribcage but misses.
Watts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorsen misses the jab.
Thorsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watts throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Thorsen tenderised Watts's leg. Watts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watts somewhat.
Watts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thorsen wants to land a leg kick but Watts is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorsen.
Watts moves away from the strike by Thorsen.
Thorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watts.
Watts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorsen.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorsen is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Watts thuds his shin into the meat of Thorsen's side.
Thorsen tries to clinch there but Watts circles away.
Thorsen swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watts scores with the left hand. Thorsen knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ejnar Thorsen 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Watts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorsen stuffs the takedown.
Thorsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Thorsen.
Watts thuds his shin into the meat of Thorsen's side.
Watts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Watts misses with a left hand
and Thorsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorsen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thorsen lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Watts misses its intended target.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts throws a head kick but Thorsen moves out of range.
Thorsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Watts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsen throws a low kick but Watts avoids it.
Thorsen blocks the body kick.
Thorsen tests Watts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watts throws a leg kick but Thorsen checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorsen, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thorsen, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen feints and then cracks Watts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watts down.
Thorsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watts is out of range.
Thorsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Watts should have avoided that one.
Watts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watts darts in looking for a takedown but Thorsen gets double underhooks and turns Watts into the cage.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Watts.
Watts stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Watts.
Ejnar Thorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Nice body punch from Thorsen - that landed with a thud.
Watts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands with a right to the head.
Thorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow.
Watts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usain Watts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsen pushes Watts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorsen blocks a body shot from Watts.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Thorsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsen prevents Watts from breaking the clinch.
Watts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsen taking a breather.
Thorsen blocking some punches.
Watts swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is working Watts over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watts misses with some punches.
Watts throws a head punch that misses.
Watts has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsen.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thorsen can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
Thorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ejnar Thorsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Watts.
Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsen.
Watts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Thorsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usain Watts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watts prevents a body shot from Thorsen.
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 Ejnar Thorsen.
Well Watts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usain Watts!
Usain Watts is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Usain Watts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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