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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Van Horsekick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Newack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cees Van Horsekick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Newack!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newack keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Horsekick lands a head kick!
It looks like Clay Newack has been cut.
Newack moves out of range of the body kick from Van Horsekick.
Van Horsekick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Horsekick tries to land a front kick but Newack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newack avoids a kick to the body.
Van Horsekick tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Horsekick misses with a kick to the body.
Van Horsekick throws a low kick, looking for Newack's leg but Newack calmly moves out of range.
Newack keeps the fight on the outside.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Horsekick - that will leave a mark!
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!
Van Horsekick lands a high kick!
Newack checks a leg kick nicely.
Newack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Horsekick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newack looks winded!
Van Horsekick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cees Van Horsekick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Horsekick leaves Newack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Horsekick lands a big head kick that sends Newack tumbling to the mat! Van Horsekick takes a step backwards and waves Newack back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Newack is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Horsekick throws a head kick that misses.
Newack is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Horsekick finish him?
Van Horsekick lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Newack crumples to the floor! Van Horsekick milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cees Van Horsekick!
The defeated Clay Newack had this to say: 'Well it's how you come back from defeat that makes you a great fighter. Congratulations to my opponent but I will be back to avenge my defeat. Thank you to all the fans for there continued support.'.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Glenn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seven Nation Army. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn shoots in for a double leg but Sane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glenn misses with a wild combination.
Glenn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sane tries for a takedown but Glenn circles away easily
and Glenn counters with a straight right hand.
Sane shoots in looking for a takedown but Glenn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Glenn's half guard.
Sane thows a huge punch but Glenn dodges it nicely.
Glenn wants to get back to full guard.
Sane thows a huge punch but Glenn dodges it nicely.
Sane with the ground and pound but Glenn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn 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.
Sane throws an elbow that misses. Glenn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sane's guard. Nice move by Glenn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sane keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sane tries to get out of the position.
Glenn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Glenn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sane wants to get back to his feet.
Sane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sane is trying to get back to full guard.
Sane trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Glenn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn controlling from the full mount.
Glenn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sane is looking to escape.
Sane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Glenn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keith Glenn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Glenn cracks Sane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sane.
Sane connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane is looking to clinch.
Glenn misses the shot to the body.
Glenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glenn leaves Sane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glenn lands the left hand.
Glenn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sane on the side of the head.
Sane doesn't manage to clinch there - Glenn circles away.
Sane tries to bum rush Glenn with a series of wild strikes but Glenn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sane with a poor takedown
and Glenn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sane's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glenn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glenn cracks Sane with a solid left hand.
Sane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glenn working his ground and pound in the gym.
Glenn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Glenn passes Sane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sane is looking to escape.
Glenn controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith Glenn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Glenn gets a takedown into half guard.
Sane looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glenn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Glenn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glenn wants to clinch up but Sane keeps it at a distance.
Glenn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glenn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sane breaks the clinch.
Glenn slaps away a takedown attempt from Sane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glenn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Glenn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Glenn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keith Glenn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jab by Glenn.
Glenn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane is looking to clinch.
Justin Sane is winning the standup battle so far.
Glenn swats away the attempt to clinch by Sane.
Glenn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Glenn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sane's guard now.
Glenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Sane is retaining full guard.
Glenn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sane wants to stand and escape but Glenn is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glenn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Sane keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keith Glenn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sane gets tackled into the cage by Glenn. Glenn maintains the clinch.
Glenn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Glenn goes for a takedown attempt but Sane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glenn throws a nice looking combination but Sane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sane clinches.
Sane looking to stall.
Sane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glenn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn drives through and clinches with Sane against the cage.
Glenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glenn breaks the clinch.
Glenn moves into the clinch.
Glenn prevents the takedown attempt.
Sane misses with a punch on the inside.
Sane tries to pull guard but Glenn holds him up against the cage and eventually Sane drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Glenn.
Sane can't find room to land a body shot as Glenn controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn blocks a body shot from Sane.
Sane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glenn smiles and moves away.
Glenn closes the distance and clinches.
Glenn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sane after a bit of a struggle.
Sane throws a head punch that misses.
Glenn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Glenn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Glenn scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Glenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sane has a takedown stuffed.
Sane gets tackled into the cage by Glenn. Glenn maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sane.
Sane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glenn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sane's guard.
Glenn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sane trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith Glenn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sane is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glenn. Sane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glenn forces Sane back against the cage and clinches.
Sane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glenn backwards.
Glenn is trying to break the clinch but Sane is controlling him.
Glenn looking for a takedown.
Glenn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sane walks into a left hand.
Glenn throws a push kick but Sane slaps the foot to one side.
Glenn has managed to clinch.
Sane trying to control the position but instead, Glenn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sane into the cage.
Sane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn cracks Sane with a good jab.
Glenn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sane is pushing Glenn's head away, looking to escape. Glenn manages to hold on to the position though.
Sane tries to improve position but can't.
Glenn working the ground and pound.
Sane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glenn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Glenn seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith Glenn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sane darts in looking for a takedown but Glenn gets double underhooks and turns Sane into the cage.
Sane is trying to pull guard but Glenn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Glenn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glenn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Glenn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sane throws a poor cross that misses
and Glenn counters with a series of strikes. Sane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glenn drives through and clinches with Sane against the cage.
Glenn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justin Sane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Glenn controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Glenn wants to control but Sane is keeping him busy.
Glenn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sane prevents Glenn from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sane pushes Glenn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Glenn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Glenn is staying tight to Sane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Justin Sane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Glenn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sane wants to get back to his feet but Glenn drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Glenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glenn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Glenn!
A relieved looking Keith Glenn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Chida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Shopov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borislav Shopov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiro Chida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borislav Shopov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chida lands a leg kick that knocks Shopov off balance momentarily.
Chida lands with a kick to the temple. Shopov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chida moves out of range of the strikes.
Chida scores with a nice body kick.
Shopov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shopov won't allow Chida to sweep him here.
Shopov advances to half guard.
Shopov trying to control the action but Chida is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shopov in particular looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shopov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chida keeps working.
Shopov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shopov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shopov tries to pass to full mount but Chida defends it.
Chida wants to get back to his feet.
Shopov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chida sees it coming and defends easily.
Chida is not content to let Shopov control the position.
Shopov prevents Chida from standing back up.
Shopov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chida defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shopov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chida tries to get to full guard but Shopov has control of the leg.
Shopov is controlling the pace.
Shopov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shopov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shopov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chida wants to control but Shopov is keeping busy.
Shopov is looking for a kimura but Chida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shopov to get the leverage.
Chida is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shopov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shopov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chida is looking for a sweep. Shopov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shopov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shopov.
Chida trying to control but Shopov postures up.
Shopov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shopov is looking to take a break and control but Chida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chida wants to control but Shopov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Shopov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chida thumps Shopov with a low kick.
Chida with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Chida.
Shopov's coach down at Morbid Conditioning School $150 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shopov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chida connects with an inside leg kick.
Chida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shopov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shopov takes one on the button.
Chida throws a wild body kick that Shopov sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chida connects with a leg kick. Shopov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chida misses with a two punch combination.
Chida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shopov.
Yoshiro Chida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chida cracks the inside of Shopov's front leg.
Chida throws a one two combo.
Shopov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shopov.
Chida lands a head kick. Shopov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chida.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chida.
Shopov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Shopov with that takedown attempt.
Shopov is breathing heavily.
Chida throws a sloppy head kick and Shopov moves out of range easily.
Chida throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshiro Chida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shopov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chida connects with a solid leg kick.
Chida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chida lands a head kick. Shopov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shopov's head backwards.
Chida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shopov's head.
Chida connects with a right hand. Shopov shakes it off.
Chida throws a sloppy head kick and Shopov moves out of range easily.
Chida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shopov.
Chida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shopov.
Yoshiro Chida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislav Shopov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shopov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chida - the referee stops the clock and Shopov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chida. Shopov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yoshiro Chida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Chida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shopov moves forwards but Chida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chida looks to land a combination but Shopov avoids it well.
Shopov blocks a head kick by Chida.
It looks like Chida has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shopov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shopov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chida.
Chida scores with a body shot.
Shopov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shopov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chida is trying to control but can't.
Shopov prevents Chida from improving his position.
Shopov is trying to work for a kimura but Chida is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shopov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chida sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Chida is not content to let Shopov control the position.
Chida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shopov is trying to control the action in half guard but Chida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chida tries to roll over but Shopov keeps him under control.
Shopov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chida defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Chida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Chida.
Chida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chida scores with a kick to the body.
Chida swinging wildly here.
Shopov looks to throw the jab but Chida is out of range.
Chida staying out of range there.
Shopov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chida looking for a sweep. Not yet Chida, not yet.
Chida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shopov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shopov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chida keeping moving, preventing Shopov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Borislav Shopov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shopov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chida on his heels. He'll look to pass Chida's guard now, I'm sure.
Shopov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chida dives on top into guard.
Chida postures up.
Shopov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shopov has his foot on Chida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chida works his way back into a safe position though.
Chida is in close to Shopov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chida looking to sit in guard and control but Shopov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shopov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chida is on top in guard.
Chida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shopov is proving hard to escape from.
Shopov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borislav Shopov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shopov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shopov is keeping the position for now.
Shopov has Chida pulled in close to control his posture.
Chida trying to control but Shopov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chida has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shopov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chida is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shopov pulls down on the head and he's put Chida to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borislav Shopov!
Yoshiro Chida was interviewed post fight and said 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi - Knox Energy'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Le Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi has chosen Cowards by American Head Charge as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Milton Blahyi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Balin Le Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milton Blahyi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Savage throws a body punch but Blahyi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Savage. Blahyi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blahyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Savage.
Blahyi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blahyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Savage.
A swing and a miss from Le Savage.
Le Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Blahyi instigates a clinch.
Blahyi tries to work over Le Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Blahyi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le Savage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blahyi up against the cage.
Blahyi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Savage gets through Blahyi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blahyi 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.
Blahyi lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blahyi has Le Savage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blahyi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Le Savage tumbling to the mat - Blahyi dives into Le Savage's guard.
Le Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi advances position into side control!
Le Savage is looking for a sweep.
Blahyi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Le Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Blahyi crashes against the mat.
Blahyi is looking to take a break and control but Le Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blahyi is trying to get an arm triangle but Le Savage is defending well.
Le Savage dodges the ground and pound from Blahyi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi looks up at the clock and then as Le Savage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blahyi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blahyi working away.
Le Savage's coaches at King's Palace have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Le Savage is not content to let Blahyi control the position.
Blahyi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Le Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Savage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blahyi is thwarting Le Savage's attempts to control the position.
Blahyi tries to pass to full mount but Le Savage defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blahyi keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Savage is looking for a sweep. Blahyi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Savage tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blahyi is thwarting Le Savage's attempts to control the position.
Le Savage is in trouble now - Blahyi has advanced to mount!
Blahyi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blahyi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Le Savage looks a forlorn figure.
Blahyi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Le Savage is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Le Savage and Blahyi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Le Savage is looking for a sweep.
Blahyi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Le Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blahyi is looking to take a break and control but Le Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Le Savage some visible discomfort.
Blahyi landing strikes.
Le Savage is rocked!
Le Savage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blahyi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Savage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Savage is in trouble now - Blahyi has advanced to mount!
Le Savage gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blahyi wants to free his trapped foot but Le Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Savage gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Blahyi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blahyi drives through with a takedown into Le Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blahyi throwing strikes from guard but Le Savage blocks nicely.
Le Savage wants to sweep here but Blahyi controlling him for the moment.
Blahyi wants to control from the top but Le Savage keeps moving.
Le Savage throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blahyi uses it to pass to side control.
Le Savage gets back to half guard.
Blahyi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Savage keeps working.
Le Savage trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi trying to advance position but Le Savage counters by regaining guard.
Le Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blahyi's guard.
Le Savage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blahyi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blahyi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blahyi keeping moving, preventing Le Savage from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Savage passes Blahyi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blahyi is looking to improve his position.
Le Savage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blahyi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Le Savage has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Le Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blahyi is surviving well by controlling Le Savage's body position as best he can.
Blahyi is squirming around, avoiding Le Savage's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi tries to hold on but Le Savage pushes him away.
Blahyi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Le Savage.
Le Savage controlling his opponent.
Blahyi wants to hold on but Le Savage pushes him away.
Blahyi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Le Savage dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Savage wants to control the pace but Blahyi is squirming around nicely.
Le Savage working for a submission but Blahyi is keeping him at bay.
Blahyi is working to get back to half guard.
Blahyi wants to hold on but Le Savage pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blahyi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Le Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blahyi keeps working.
Le Savage is thwarting Blahyi's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Le Savage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blahyi scores with a jab.
Blahyi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Savage looks to land a left hand but Blahyi moved out of range nicely.
Blahyi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blahyi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Savage slips under a jab from Blahyi.
Blahyi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blahyi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Savage tries to stall but Blahyi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blahyi misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Blahyi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Savage is defending well.
Blahyi can't get the takedown.
Le Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blahyi.
Blahyi tries to work over Le Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Savage trying to stall but Blahyi improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blahyi.
Blahyi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Savage trying to stall but Blahyi improves his position.
Le Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blahyis head.
Le Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blahyi backwards.
Le Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blahyi.
Balin Le Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Blahyi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Savage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blahyi wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Blahyi.
Blahyi takes a shot to the head.
Le Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Blahyi controls the action.
Le Savage digs a right hand into Blahyi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blahyi's gas tank.
Blahyi misses with a body punch.
Blahyi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Le Savage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blahyi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Savage backwards.
Blahyi tries to throw a body punch but Le Savage avoids it by throwing Blahyi back against the cage.
Le Savage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blahyi up against the cage.
Blahyi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blahyi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blahyi.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Savage.
Blahyi lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Le Savage to work.
Le Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blahyi's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Le Savage.
Le Savage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blahyi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blahyi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blahyi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Savage.
Blahyi working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Savage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blahyi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blahyi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blahyi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blahyi can't find room to land a body shot as Le Savage controls the action.
Le Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balin Le Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Le Savage works on Blahyi's body with a couple of short punches.
Blahyi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Savage stalling.
Le Savage scores with a shot to the side of Blahyi's head.
Le Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blahyi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blahyi's elbow.
Blahyi stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Savage.
Blahyi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balin Le Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Savage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balin Le Savage!
After winning the bout, Balin Le Savage 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Singing. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Sexyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sexyama throws out the jab.
Sexyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Sexyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sexyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Nicholas Diaz has been cut.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sexyama.
Sexyama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Sexyama's body.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sexyama manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Sexyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws a hook but Sexyama avoids it easily.
Sexyama tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Sexyama finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Sexyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Nicholas Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz cracks Sexyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sexyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz 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.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sexyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Sexyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Sexyama backpedaling.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Sexyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Sexyama's body.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sexyama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz throws a hook but Sexyama blocks it.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sexyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sexyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Sexyama persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz slips a straight right by Sexyama.
Sexyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sexyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Sexyama's head back.
Sexyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sexyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sexyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Sexyama saw it coming and moves away.
Sexyama throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Sexyama swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Sexyama throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sexyama misses with a hook.
Sexyama connects with a high kick.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sexyama wants to clinch.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz cracks Sexyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sexyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sexyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz jabs Sexyama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Sexyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target.
Sexyama connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Donk. Diaz catches Sexyama right on the button with a cross.
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sexyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Sexyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sexyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz swings for the body but Sexyama moves out of range.
Sexyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Sexyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Sexyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sexyama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sexyama blocks a jab.
Sexyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Yoshihiro Sexyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Sexyama.
Sexyama slips under a jab from Diaz.
Sexyama misses with a leg kick.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sexyama.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown by Sexyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sexyama momentarily.
Sexyama throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Sexyama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Sexyama cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sexyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama slips under a jab.
Sexyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sexyama's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sexyama manages to avoid it.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sexyama.
Sexyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexyama.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Sexyama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sexyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexyama staying out of range there.
Sexyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sexyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Sexyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Sexyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sexyama tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Sexyama. Those never looked like landing.
Sexyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sexyama needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz lands with a hook. Sexyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Sexyama tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Sexyama slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz cracks Sexyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sexyama tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexyama is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Sexyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sexyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Sexyama is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sexyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Sexyama throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Sexyama tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Sexyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sexyama throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Sexyama seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sexyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Sexyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sexyama tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Sexyama sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Sexyama throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Sexyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sexyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sexyama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Sexyama blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sexyama.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexyama.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sexyama.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sexyama doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Sexyama is out of range.
Sexyama is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Diaz's cut.
That's time! Sexyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
A jab from Sexyama misses.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Sexyama.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Sexyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sexyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sexyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sexyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sexyama misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Sexyama swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Sexyama ducks down to avoid it.
Sexyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sexyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sexyama, as that shot connected.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sexyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sexyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sexyama.
Sexyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sexyama blocks a jab.
Sexyama slips under a jab from Diaz.
Sexyama throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Sexyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sexyama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sexyama moves away.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sexyama.
Sexyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Sexyama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Sexyama ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sexyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sexyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sexyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sexyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Sexyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sexyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards.
Sexyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sexyama controls his hands.
Sexyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sexyama tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Sexyama.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz is looking to control Sexyama's arms but Sexyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sexyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Sexyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sexyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Diaz.
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!
Sexyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Nicholas Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sexyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sexyama controls his hands.
Sexyama can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Sexyama tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Sexyama back against the cage.
Sexyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Sexyama digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sexyama.
Sexyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz gets through Sexyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Sexyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sexyama.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicholas Diaz.
Well Diaz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Diaz!
Nicholas Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Yoshihiro Sexyama spoke after the fight, saying 'It was obviousl...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Sulphur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Sulphur has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Sulphur!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutsi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sulphur.
Sulphur swings for the body but Poutsi moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Sulphur - just one landing.
Sulphur looks to land a left hand but Poutsi moved out of range nicely.
Sulphur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Poutsi catches Sulphur right on the button with a cross.
Sulphur throws a jab when Poutsi was well out of range.
We've been informed that Sulphur has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Poutsi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sulphur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poutsi scores with a punch to the head.
Sulphur moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poutsi.
Sulphur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sulphur can't break the clinch.
Poutsi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sulphur.
Sulphur leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi lands a nice uppercut.
Sulphur is rocked!
Poutsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sulphur is still on wobbly legs! Can Poutsi finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sulphur.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Poutsi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sulphur.
Poutsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poutsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sulphur blocks an uppercut.
Poutsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sulphur misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sulphur.
Poutsi has a couple of punches blocked by Sulphur.
Poutsi working aggressively here.
Sulphur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poutsi blocks an uppercut.
Poutsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulphur.
Poutsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poutsi misses with the head strike.
Poutsi working aggressively here.
Poutsi working aggressively here.
Poutsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poutsi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sulphur uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poutsi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sulphur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sulphur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sulphur blocking some punches.
Sulphur seems to have recovered his senses.
Sulphur is leaning against Poutsi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poutsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulphur.
Poutsi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sulphur clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Poutsi controlling well, preventing Sulphur from escaping the position.
Sulphur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulphur trying to control the hands but Poutsi won't let him.
Poutsi controls the position.
Poutsi is landing big shots and Sulphur is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Poutsi!
Tim Poutsi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Billong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Billong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a leg kick but Billong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Billong moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Murray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Billong moves his leg out of the way.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Billong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Good leg kick by Murray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Billong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Billong tries to work over Murray's front leg with a kick but Murray checks it.
Murray throws a leg kick but Billong moved away.
Edwin Billong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray throws a leg kick but Billong moved away.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billong misses the jab.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billong throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Billong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Billong throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Billong there.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Billong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billong moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Murray is looking to score with low kicks.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Billong moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Billong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Murray blocks the leg kick.
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Edwin Billong has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Murray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billong moves out of range of the body kick.
Billong blocks a head kick by Murray.
Billong throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Billong tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murray slips under a jab.
Billong with a nice cross.
Billong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murray dodges an elbow strike from Billong.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Billong's ribcage. Billong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray blocks an elbow strike.
Billong misses with an elbow over the top.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Billong pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Billong throws an elbow but misses.
Murray breaks the clinch.
Murray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billong checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Billong.
A big right from Billong misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billong throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray throws a leg kick but Billong moved away.
Billong moves out of range as Murray throws a body kick.
Billong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Billong is out of range.
Billong blocks a head kick by Murray.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billong's calf.
Billong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
Murray looks for the body kick but Billong saw that one coming.
Billong thumps Murray with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray connects with a leg kick. Billong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murray.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Murray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billong checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Murray misses.
Billong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Billong was not able to check.
Murray throws a body punch but Billong moves out of range.
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Billong is breathing heavily.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billong checks it well.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Billong moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Billong throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Billong.
Billong throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Billong's cut.
That's time! Billong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Billong's torso.
Billong throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray 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.
Murray lands a two punch combo.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Billong moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Billong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray throws a leg kick but Billong checks it.
Murray throws a leg kick
and Billong counters with a straight right hand.
Murray wants to slow Billong down by chopping away at his legs.
Billong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Billong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Billong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Billong.
Billong throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Billong tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Billong thows a body shot but no joy.
Murray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billong checks it well.
Murray cracks Billong with an open hand slap.
Billong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray keeps Billong at a distance using the push kick.
Murray is looking to score with low kicks.
Billong throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Billong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Billong blocks the leg kick.
Billong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murray.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Billong.
Billong misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Billong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murray - the referee stops the clock and Billong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murray. Billong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Billong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murray cracks the inside of Billong's front leg.
Billong misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Billong was not able to check.
Murray tries to move into range but Billong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murray walks into a left hand.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Billong.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray thumps Billong with a low kick.
Billong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murray has time to react.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Billong's leg but Billong calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Billong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billong tries to clinch up.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Billong misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Murray has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Billong moved out of range.
Billong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billong throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Billong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billong tries to avoid it.
Billong blocks the body kick.
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Billong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
Murray thows a leg kick but Billong checks it
enabling Billong to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murray. That's going to slow Billong down.
Murray cracks the inside of Billong's front leg.
A big left from Billong misses.
Good work by Murray as he checks the leg kick.
Murray slips a straight right by Billong.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Billong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Billong.
Billong misses with the combination.
Billong scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Billong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murray scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Billong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murray doesn't seem phased though.
Murray slips under a jab from Billong.
Murray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Billong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Billong.
Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murray defending well as Billong loads up on a big left hand.
Billong tests Murray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billong blocks a head kick by Murray.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray pushes Billong away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billong throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Murray looks for the body kick but Billong saw that one coming.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Billong moves out of range easily.
Lee Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billong dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Billong.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Billong checks the leg kick.
Billong blocks a leg kick.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murray.
Murray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray looks to throw a body kick
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billong moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Billong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray wants to slow Billong down by chopping away at his legs.
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Billong lands a slapping body shot.
Billong misses with a straight right.
Billong misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Murray catches Billong right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Murray tenderised Billong's leg. Billong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murray throws a leg kick but Billong checks it.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a leg kick that misses.
Billong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billong misses with an uppercut.
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Billong saw it coming and moves away.
Edwin Billong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murray. That one must have hurt.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billong.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Billong's knee but Billong avoids it well.
Billong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Billong misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Billong misses with a straight right.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billong under the eye.
A head kick misses from Murray.
A leg kick checked by Billong.
Billong misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billong loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Billong missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Billong closes the distance but Murray moves to the side
and Murray counters with a big head kick but Billong shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billong tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Billong avoids the head kick by Murray.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray throws a solid leg kick but Billong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murray.
That kick from Murray tenderised Billong's leg. Billong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Billong moves out of range easily.
Murray moves away from the strike by Billong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
An intense looking Lee Murray took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I had to fight like a pussy to get the win, so sorry, I will be back to smashing guys in April. Thanks everyone.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniyel Nebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parmalee Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nebi comes to the cage accompanied by Magic. Sackett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RATM: Know Your Enemy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniyel Nebi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parmalee Sackett!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nebi moves away from the strike by Sackett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nebi checks a leg kick.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Nebi.
We've been hearing reports that Nebi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sackett clinches up with Nebi and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Nebi working aggressively here.
Nebi lands a body punch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Nebi throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett pushes Nebi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Nebi's head.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nebi tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Nebi back against the cage.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nebi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nebi.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Nebi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett gets through Nebi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nebi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nebi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Nebi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Nebi misses with the head strike.
Nebi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett presses Nebi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Nebi is breathing heavily.
Nebi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nebi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nebi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nebi is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Nebi into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nebi.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nebi tries to stall but Sackett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nebi.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nebi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett digs a right hand into Nebi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nebi's gas tank.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nebi is rocked!
A short left from Sackett.
Oh Nebi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nebi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett gets through Nebi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nebi with a big uppercut! Nebi tries to clinch up but Sackett pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nebi to the mat! Nebi covers up and Sackett unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Parmalee Sackett!
Parmalee Sackett very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahere has chosen Bob Marley - One Love as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Tahere. No joy for Ruden on that attempt.
Tahere tries a head kick but it misses.
Tahere misses with a leg kick.
Tahere throws a lazy right hand but Ruden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tahere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruden.
Tahere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tahere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tahere staying out of range there.
Ruden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tahere working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tahere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruden won't allow Tahere to sweep him here.
Ruden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruden wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tahere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tahere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruden was well out of range. Poor timing from Tahere.
Tahere throws a head kick but Ruden moves out of range.
Tahere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Ruden.
Tahere avoids the body shot from Ruden.
Tahere throws a hook to the side of Ruden's head but Ruden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Tahere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruden preventing the sweep.
Ruden is looking to work some ground and pound but Tahere has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere keeping full guard, as Ruden tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruden looking to pass the guard.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Ruden from controlling successfully.
Tahere seems keen to control Ruden's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ruden throws a series of punches but Tahere moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tahere lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ruden duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Ruden slams his shin into Tahere's torso.
Tahere connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruden momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruden throws a poor cross that misses
and Tahere counters with an inside leg kick.
Tahere connects with an inside leg kick.
Tahere misses with a wild body shot.
Ruden throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.
Ruden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tahere checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tahere cracks Ruden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruden blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruden takes one on the button.
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 Joe Ruden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden'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.
Tahere connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tahere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruden.
A swing and a miss from Ruden.
Ruden looks to land a right hand but Tahere moved out of range.
Tahere scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Ruden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruden shoots in looking for a takedown but Tahere manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tahere scoring well with a low kick there.
Tahere misses with the body kick
and Ruden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tahere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Ruden has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden won't allow Tahere to sweep him here.
Ruden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tahere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruden's guard.
Ruden wants to sweep but no luck.
Tahere postures up.
Tahere trying to control but Ruden is working from the bottom.
Ruden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruden working for a triangle but Tahere defends it easily.
Tahere postures up in Ruden's guard and throws a big left but Ruden blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden controls Tahere momentarily but Tahere frees himself.
Ruden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruden looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruden, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruden's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahere wants to pass to mount but Ruden is defending the position.
Ruden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tahere is aware though and is defending well.
Joe Ruden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tahere is aware though and is defending well.
Ruden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tahere has passed into half guard!
Ruden wants to control but Tahere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruden 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.
Tahere prevents Ruden from improving his position.
Tahere missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruden wants to control but Tahere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruden gets back to full guard.
Tahere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruden's guard.
Ruden gets back to full guard.
Ruden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tahere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tahere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere throwing strikes from guard but Ruden blocks nicely.
Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tahere gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tahere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruden misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tahere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahere scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tahere misses with a straight right.
Ruden shoots in looking for a takedown but Tahere manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tahere takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Tahere does it's job there.
Ruden throws a head kick but Tahere moves out of range.
Tahere blocks the body kick.
Ruden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tahere.
Tahere attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tahere.
Tahere thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruden moves out of range as Tahere throws a body kick.
A big left from Tahere misses.
Tahere thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tahere sprawls well. Tahere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruden gets slowly back to his feet.
Tahere throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruden counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Ruden catches Tahere right on the button with a cross.
Tahere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruden.
Tahere connects with a body shot that sends Ruden's belly button to the back.
Ruden throws a body punch but Tahere moves out of range.
Tahere slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere misses with a low kick.
Ruden looks to throw the jab but Tahere is out of range.
Ruden moves out of range of the leg kick from Tahere.
Ruden lands a leg kick that knocks Tahere off balance momentarily.
Tahere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruden's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruden scores with a nice strike.
Ruden avoids a kick to the body.
Ruden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tahere - that will leave a mark!
Tahere throws out a leg kick but Ruden moves out of range and Tahere only half commits.
Tahere tries to land a body kick
and Ruden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tahere!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere parries the strikes from Ruden easily there. Ruden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tahere to escape.
Ruden tries to score with some ground and pound. Tahere controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tahere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruden working the ground and pound but Tahere is defending the strikes.
Ruden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tahere is looking for a sweep.
Ruden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruden is looking to take a break and control but Tahere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruden is really struggling to control Tahere but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tahere tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tahere 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.
Ruden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! Ruden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tahere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Tahere coming out on top.
Ruden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tahere misses with a wild body shot.
Ruden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tahere at a distance.
Tahere wants to clinch.
Ruden misses with a kick to the body.
Tahere lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruden takes a step back to recover.
Ruden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruden manages to avoid it.
Tahere misses the shot to the body.
Ruden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tahere.
Ruden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tahere plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruden misses with a hook
and Tahere counters with a solid body kick.
Ruden moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruden has a takedown stuffed.
Tahere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tahere.
Ruden avoids the body shot from Tahere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere moves into the clinch.
Ruden gets control of Tahere's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tahere!
Ruden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tahere can't escape the position.
Tahere wants to hold on but Ruden pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere tries to reverse the position but Ruden maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Ruden.
Ruden wants to control but instead Tahere manages to regain half guard.
Ruden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tahere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruden is one step ahead there.
Ruden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tahere wants to sweep here but Ruden controlling him for the moment.
Ruden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruden passes Tahere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dyllz Tahere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! Ruden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ruden thuds his right hand into Tahere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tahere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tahere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruden blocks a head kick by Tahere.
Tahere dips to his left and cracks Ruden with an uppercut!
Ruden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tahere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Ruden finds it's way through Tahere's defenses.
Tahere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tahere.
Ruden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Tahere throws the kick towards the body but Ruden avoids it.
Ruden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere slips under a jab.
Tahere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tahere tries to clinch but Ruden moves out of range.
Ruden throws a hook but Tahere avoids it easily.
Tahere scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Tahere.
Tahere jabs Ruden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tahere.
Ruden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tahere throws a head kick but Ruden moves out of range.
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Ruden moved out of range nicely.
Dyllz Tahere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Tahere ducks under a wild hook from Ruden.
Tahere throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tahere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruden 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.
Ruden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tahere scores with a spinning back kick!
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tahere connects with a solid leg kick.
Tahere throws a leg kick
and Ruden counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The ground and pound from Ruden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tahere to see if he's OK.
Tahere tries to bench press Ruden off him but Ruden keeps the position.
Ruden controls the position.
Tahere tries to bench press Ruden off him but Ruden keeps the position.
Ruden tries for a kimura but Tahere is defending well.
Ruden working the strikes but Tahere uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ruden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tahere moves into full guard.
Ruden is looking to work some ground and pound but Tahere has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruden passes into half guard.
Ruden trying to mount his opponent but Tahere defends it.
Ruden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruden is nestled in close to Tahere, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 Joe Ruden.
I think Ruden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ruden!
Joe Ruden retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Ruden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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