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Umbrella 85 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti throws a nice looking combination but Crash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crash seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gotti sizes up Crash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Gotti.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crash manages to avoid it.
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Crash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotti looks to land a combination. Crash sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gotti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crash won't allow Gotti to pass to mount.
Gotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Crash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
John Gotti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Gotti blocks the low kick.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crash was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Crash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gotti.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Crash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gotti is stalling in the full guard.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Crash has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crash keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Gotti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crash 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 Gotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crash misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Gotti.
Crash throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Gotti lands an overhand right.
Crash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crash tries to score with a low kick but Gotti moves his leg out of the way.
Crash thumps Gotti with a low kick.
Crash misses with a body shot.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Crash saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gotti moves out of range as Crash throws a body kick.
Crash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crash checks the leg kick.
Gotti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crash throws a leg kick which misses Gotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotti tries to avoid it.
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!
Crash gets caught napping as Gotti dives in and scores a takedown. Crash manages to retain guard.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Crash keeps moving.
Gotti controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crash takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Crash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crash throws a low kick but Gotti moves out of range easily.
Crash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crash throws a right and a left that Gotti avoids nicely.
Crash misses the shot to the body.
Gotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Crash.
Crash is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Gotti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gotti lands a body shot.
Crash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crash pinned against the cage. Crash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crash takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gotti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Crash avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Gotti blocks the body kick.
Crash wants to clinch up but Gotti keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Crash coming out on top.
Gotti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotti slips under a jab from Crash.
Crash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash moves away from the strike by Gotti.
Gotti misses with a hook
and Crash counters by clinching up.
Crash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crash tries to work over Gotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gotti looking to throw knees to the head but Crash is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crash digs a right hand into Gotti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gotti's gas tank.
Gotti pushes Crash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash lands a body punch.
Gotti blocks an elbow strike from Crash.
Gotti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crash blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash works on Gotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Crash struggles to land a body shot inside as Gotti controls his hands.
Gotti stalls.
Crash taking a breather.
Crash is trying to stall.
Crash can't find room to land a body shot as Gotti controls the action.
Gotti blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gotti.
Crash trying to stall but Gotti improves his position.
Gotti wants a takedown but no success here.
Gotti blocks an elbow strike from Crash.
Crash is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Crash controls his hands.
Gotti dodges an elbow strike from Crash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crash.
Crash tries to stall but Gotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crash is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crash misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bone Crash will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gotti.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.
Gotti 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.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Crash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crash is keeping the position for now.
Crash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Gotti.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crash moves away.
Crash slips a jab from Gotti.
A clash of legs there as Gotti blocks the low kick.
Crash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crash lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crash's waist but Crash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gotti off to one side.
Crash misses with a low kick as Gotti jumps back.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gotti throws a lazy right hand but Crash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crash is looking to wear down Gotti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Crash saw that one coming.
Crash throws a front kick aimed at Gotti's knee but Gotti avoids it well.
Crash motions for Gotti to come forward. Crash throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crash stuns Gotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crash needs to keep his hands up - Gotti had a free shot at his head there.
Crash looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Gotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crash 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 Gotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crash tries to land a leg kick but Gotti saw it coming and moves away.
Gotti misses with a combination
and Crash counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gotti misses with a jab to the body
and Crash counters with a leg kick.
Gotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gotti in side control, throwing shots but Crash defends.
John Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gotti trying to control the position but Crash is working away.
Crash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gotti is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti stands up over Crash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gotti wants to control from the top but Crash keeps moving.
Gotti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gotti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood comes into the arena with Ice Cube - Why We Thugs blaring out of the sound system. Leo Bambaleo Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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24
180 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr throws a series of strikes that have Elwood backpedaling.
Elwood slips a jab from Bambaleo Jr.
Elwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a double jab.
Elwood lands with a hook. Bambaleo Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elwood.
The fighters circling - Elwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bambaleo Jr looks to land a combination but Elwood avoids it well.
Bambaleo Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bambaleo Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a left hand
and Elwood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bambaleo Jr!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Elwood scoring with punches from side control.
Elwood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Elwood working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bambaleo Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bambaleo Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood is putting a hurting on Bambaleo Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Elwood lands an elbow.
Elwood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bambaleo Jr is rocked!
Elwood cracks Bambaleo Jr with a big right hand but Bambaleo Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bambaleo Jr is still in real trouble! Can Elwood finish him?
A big shot lands for Elwood! That's hurt Bambaleo Jr! Will he recover? Elwood fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Elwood!
A very excited looking Jake Elwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oasis - The Hindu Times. Ben Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Floyd Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hook but Pepper avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pepper.
Pepper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pepper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pepper scores with a kick to the body.
Pepper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pepper checks a leg kick.
Williams lands a head kick!
Williams takes a swing at Pepper's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams rushes Pepper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams tries to pull guard but Pepper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Pepper breaks from the clinch.
Pepper throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pepper circles away quickly and effectively.
Pepper throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Pepper off the cage and back into range.
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams walks into a jab.
Pepper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pepper.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Pepper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws a series of punches but Pepper moves out of range.
Pepper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Pepper had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pepper misses with a body kick.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Pepper saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pepper.
Williams lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pepper is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Pepper.
Williams throws a hook but Pepper blocks it.
Good shot there by Williams.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pepper. Pepper obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams wants to clinch but Pepper slips to the side
and Pepper counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pepper is out of range.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pepper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pepper misses with a head kick.
Pepper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pepper misses with a body kick.
Pepper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pepper.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Pepper off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Pepper.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Pepper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pepper connects with a body shot.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Pepper.
Pepper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pepper fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Pepper.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Pepper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Williams looks to land a combination but Pepper avoids it well.
Williams throws a hook but Pepper avoids it easily.
Pepper moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Pepper misses with a low kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook. Pepper ducked under it nicely.
Pepper staying out of range there.
Pepper with a hook.
Pepper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Pepper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pepper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pepper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pepper avoids the head kick by Williams.
Pepper throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Pepper throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pepper. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Pepper.
Pepper throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pepper.
Pepper looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Pepper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Williams cracks Pepper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pepper looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Pepper moved out of range nicely.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pepper can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pepper.
Pepper throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pepper throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Pepper scoring well with a low kick there.
Pepper lands a nice looking body shot.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A lazy body kick from Pepper
and Pepper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Pepper misses with a kick to the body.
Pepper misses the jab.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Pepper's belly button to the back.
Pepper ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Pepper misses with the body kick
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepper takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Pepper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pepper blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Pepper down.
Pepper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pepper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Pepper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd Pepper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pepper misses with a kick to the body.
Williams feints and then cracks Pepper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pepper down.
Pepper slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Pepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pepper fails to land with a series of punches.
Pepper misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Pepper looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pepper. Pepper obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Pepper jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Pepper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pepper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pepper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pepper.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Pepper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams catches Pepper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pepper scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pepper tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pepper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pepper connects with a looping right hand.
Pepper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Pepper.
Pepper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Pepper.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Pepper's belly button to the back.
Williams lunges at Pepper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pepper's hand.
Pepper blocks a jab.
Floyd Pepper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pepper scores with a spinning back kick!
Pepper throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pepper lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pepper throws a good cross that connects.
Pepper lands with a nice body kick.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ben Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Pepper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pepper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pepper lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A big left from Williams misses.
Pepper works Williams's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pepper.
Pepper avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pepper 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pepper!
After winning the bout, Floyd Pepper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan MuttaFukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan MuttaFukka was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
193 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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31
190 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan MuttaFukka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson takes a swing at MuttaFukka's ribcage but misses.
MuttaFukka throws a hook but Dyson blocks it.
Dyson throws a poor cross that misses
and MuttaFukka counters by moving into the clinch.
Dyson lands with a light punch inside.
MuttaFukka looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyson breaks from the clinch.
MuttaFukka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dyson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MuttaFukka throws a jab when Dyson was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka is looking to land body kicks.
MuttaFukka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MuttaFukka throws a body punch but Dyson moves out of range.
Dyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MuttaFukka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick but Dyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dyson lands with an overhand left.
Dyson swats away the attempt to clinch by MuttaFukka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuttaFukka misses with a low kick.
MuttaFukka blocks a jab.
Dyson throws a leg kick which misses MuttaFukka's front leg but catches the back leg as MuttaFukka tries to avoid it.
Dyson jabs MuttaFukka right on the nose. MuttaFukka blinks but takes it well.
MuttaFukka throws a body punch but Dyson moves out of range.
Dyson misses with a body punch
and MuttaFukka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by MuttaFukka. Beautiful body shot.
MuttaFukka scores with a decent looking hook.
Dan MuttaFukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MuttaFukka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MuttaFukka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dyson.
Dyson throws a body punch but MuttaFukka moves out of range.
Crunch! Dyson slams his shin into MuttaFukka's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MuttaFukka wants to land a leg kick but Dyson is out of range.
MuttaFukka looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyson thows a body kick. MuttaFukka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dyson scores with a punch to the head.
Dyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dyson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Dyson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MuttaFukka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from MuttaFukka misses.
MuttaFukka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from MuttaFukka misses.
Dyson works the jab nicely.
MuttaFukka moves into the clinch.
Dyson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MuttaFukka throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuttaFukka's elbow.
Dyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyson throws a head punch that misses.
Dyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
MuttaFukka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MuttaFukka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyson lands a body punch.
Dyson swings wildly with an uppercut but MuttaFukka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyson taking a breather.
Dyson tries to work over MuttaFukka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyson trying to stall but MuttaFukka improves his position.
Dyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyson blocks a body shot from MuttaFukka.
A short left from MuttaFukka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyson stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of MuttaFukka backwards.
Dyson is looking to control MuttaFukka's arms but MuttaFukka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dyson has his back to the cage.
MuttaFukka tries to throw a body punch but Dyson avoids it by throwing MuttaFukka back against the cage.
Dyson misses with a body punch.
Dyson prevents a body shot from MuttaFukka.
Dyson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MuttaFukka up against the cage.
Dyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing MuttaFukka up against the cage.
Dyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Dyson.
A right hand to the body from MuttaFukka.
Dyson struggles to land a body shot inside as MuttaFukka controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dyson checks the leg kick.
MuttaFukka slips a straight right by Dyson.
Dyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dyson throws a sloppy head kick and MuttaFukka moves out of range easily.
Dyson misses with a looping left.
Dyson connects with the punch.
MuttaFukka misses with a left hand
and Dyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka rushes Dyson and presses him up against the cage.
Dyson looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Dyson.
Dyson trying to stall but MuttaFukka improves his position.
MuttaFukka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyson.
MuttaFukka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dyson to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dyson can't find room to land a body shot as MuttaFukka controls the action.
MuttaFukka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Dyson.
MuttaFukka swings for the body but Dyson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by MuttaFukka.
Dyson misses with a low kick.
A big left from MuttaFukka misses.
Dyson clobbers MuttaFukka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MuttaFukka misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka throws a big shot that misses.
MuttaFukka misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dyson checks a leg kick.
Mike Dyson is winning the standup battle so far.
MuttaFukka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dyson.
MuttaFukka looks to land a body kick but Dyson moved away.
A head kick misses from MuttaFukka.
Dyson misses with a looping left.
Dyson looks to land a right hand but MuttaFukka moved out of range.
Dyson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dyson blocks a jab.
MuttaFukka misses with a hook. Dyson ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dyson.
MuttaFukka clinches up with Dyson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MuttaFukka blocks a jab.
Dyson punishes MuttaFukka's body with a nice straight punch.
MuttaFukka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyson manages to avoid it.
Dyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dyson slips under a jab.
Dyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Dyson.
MuttaFukka avoids a punch combination nicely.
MuttaFukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dyson scores with a hook.
Dyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MuttaFukka.
Dyson cracks the inside of MuttaFukka's front leg.
MuttaFukka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka misses with a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuttaFukka throws an off balance right hand
and Dyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MuttaFukka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles MuttaFukka. MuttaFukka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dyson throws a body kick that misses.
Dyson moves out of range of the leg kick from MuttaFukka.
Dyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MuttaFukka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dyson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MuttaFukka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dyson throws out the jab.
Dyson throws a nice head kick!
Dyson throws a hook but MuttaFukka blocks it.
Dyson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MuttaFukka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dyson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dyson dips to his left and cracks MuttaFukka with an uppercut!
Dyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dyson lands with a hook. MuttaFukka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Dyson misses.
Dyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mike Dyson has been cut.
MuttaFukka wants to clinch up but Dyson keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Dyson misses its intended target.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick but Dyson moved away.
MuttaFukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dyson cracks MuttaFukka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick that misses.
Dyson needs to keep his hands up - MuttaFukka had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dyson, as that shot connected.
MuttaFukka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuttaFukka tries to clinch up.
Dyson avoids the body shot from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka defending well as Dyson loads up on a big left hand.
Dyson checks a low kick from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka throws a low kick but Dyson avoids it.
MuttaFukka takes a jab right on the kisser.
MuttaFukka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MuttaFukka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MuttaFukka's calf.
MuttaFukka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MuttaFukka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MuttaFukka finds it's way round the side to connect with Dyson's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for MuttaFukka.
Dan MuttaFukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyson scores with a hook.
MuttaFukka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MuttaFukka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MuttaFukka moves out of range of the body kick from Dyson.
MuttaFukka wants to clinch.
MuttaFukka tries to land a leg kick but Dyson saw it coming and moves away.
MuttaFukka throws a push kick but Dyson slaps the foot to one side.
MuttaFukka looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyson is just out of range.
MuttaFukka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MuttaFukka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MuttaFukka misses with the body kick
and Dyson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka 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.
Dyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dyson lands a jab to MuttaFukka's midsection.
MuttaFukka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MuttaFukka takes one to the chin there.
MuttaFukka misses with the body kick
and Dyson counters with a thumping low kick.
MuttaFukka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MuttaFukka misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MuttaFukka just misses with a punch to the body.
MuttaFukka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dyson is out of range.
Dyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping MuttaFukka under the eye.
Dyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MuttaFukka is looking to clinch.
MuttaFukka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mike Dyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyson punishes MuttaFukka's body with a nice straight punch.
MuttaFukka tries to clinch but Dyson is having none of it.
Dyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MuttaFukka's calf.
MuttaFukka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MuttaFukka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dyson.
Dyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MuttaFukka's head.
MuttaFukka misses with a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MuttaFukka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dyson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dyson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MuttaFukka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MuttaFukka misses with a leg kick
and Dyson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Dyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dyson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Dyson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Dyson waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
216 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Naruhodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruhodo throws a body shot but no joy.
Wuzz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wuzz tries to clinch there but Naruhodo circles away.
Wuzz dives in and grabs Naruhodo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naruhodo pushes down on Wuzz's head and hops out.
Naruhodo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wuzz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naruhodo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wuzz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naruhodo is working Wuzz over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruhodo wants to take a breather but Wuzz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Naruhodo.
Naruhodo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naruhodo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Naruhodo lands a couple of elbows.
Naruhodo throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wuzz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naruhodo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naruhodo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naruhodo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naruhodo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naruhodo won't allow Wuzz to sweep him here.
Naruhodo wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
Naruhodo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naruhodo has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
Naruhodo trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Naruhodo cracks Wuzz with a solid left hand.
Wuzz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naruhodo stacks Wuzz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Naruhodo!
Naruhodo lands some shots froms side control.
Naruhodo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wuzz down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naruhodo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wuzz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Naruhodo scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naruhodo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naruhodo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wuzz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naruhodo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wuzz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wuzz gets full guard.
Naruhodo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wuzz wants to sweep here but Naruhodo controlling him for the moment.
Naruhodo with a nice head shot there.
Naruhodo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naruhodo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wuzz is looking to sweep but instead, Naruhodo has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo passes to side control.
Naruhodo lands a few punches from side control.
Wuzz taking a bit of punishment here - Naruhodo scoring with strikes.
Wuzz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naruhodo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Naruhodo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wuzz keeps working.
Wuzz taking a bit of punishment here - Naruhodo scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruhodo grinds an elbow into Wuzz's temple.
Naruhodo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wuzz is rocked!
Wuzz tries to buck Naruhodo off but Naruhodo is having none of it.
Wuzz is still in real trouble! Can Naruhodo finish him?
Naruhodo is putting a hurting on Wuzz here, landing some big shots from side control.
A big shot lands for Naruhodo! That's hurt Wuzz! Will he recover? Naruhodo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Naruhodo!
In his post fight interview, Justice Naruhodo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aron Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Du Hast - Rammstein. Mercado has chosen Pagsubok as his entrance music. Aron Burza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danjie Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercado keeps working.
Burza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mercado wants to get back to full guard.
Burza wants to take a breather but Mercado is having none of it.
Burza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercado wants to get back to full guard.
Burza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Burza there.
Mercado is looking for a sweep. Burza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mercado is trying to maintain the position but Burza is very close to passing his half guard.
Burza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mercado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza wants to control but Mercado is keeping him busy.
Burza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mercado is trying desperately to improve position.
Burza tries to control but Mercado wriggling away.
Mercado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burza prevents Mercado from improving his position.
Mercado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burza is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mercado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mercado cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burza is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mercado cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mercado working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burza regains half guard.
Burza gets back to full guard.
Mercado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burza's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mercado prevents Burza from improving his position.
Burza trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mercado wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza keeping full guard, as Mercado tries to pass.
Burza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mercado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burza is working for a submission of some sort.
Mercado is trying to control but can't.
Burza tries to pass to full mount but Mercado defends it.
Burza trying to control from half guard but Mercado is working away.
Mercado tries to roll over but Burza keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mercado is looking to control Burza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mercado avoid being mounted?
Burza is nestled in close to Mercado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mercado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burza is working away from the top position though.
Mercado is trying to get back to full guard.
Burza seems to be working for a kimura but Mercado defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Aron Burza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Burza. No joy for Mercado on that attempt.
Burza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercado did well to prevent Burza getting side control.
Burza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mercado could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Burza has cracked it and Mercado is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Burza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aron Burza!
Aron Burza made sure to mention his sponsor, Grand Royal Wear in his post fight interview.
Danjie Mercado spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. James Dean Rockefeller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao walks into a straight right hand from Rockefeller.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandao misses with a low kick as Rockefeller jumps back.
A jab from Brandao misses.
Rockefeller catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockefeller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RNC Sport Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Brandao moves away and avoids it.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockefeller.
Brandao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockefeller with a jab.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockefeller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandao misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Brandao down with leg kicks.
Brandao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brandao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockefeller lands with an overhand left.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockefeller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockefeller 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.
Brandao scores with a punch to the head.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Brandao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao throws a right hand that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller.
Brandao checks the leg kick.
Rockefeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockefeller keeps Brandao at a distance using the push kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Brandao as the two fighters clinch.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao digs a right hand underneath Rockefeller's ribcage. Rockefeller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller misses with some punches.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao throws an elbow that misses.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller is looking to chop away at Brandao's legs.
Brandao scores with a spinning back kick!
Brandao lands with a nice body punch.
Rockefeller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandao works the jab nicely.
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Brandao misses with a leg kick
and Rockefeller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rockefeller as Brandao tries to tie him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockefellers head.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao walks into a jab.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Rockefeller tenderised Brandao's leg. Brandao is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Rockefeller scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Dean Rockefeller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brandao swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockefeller.
Brandao throws a looping overhand right but Rockefeller ducks down to avoid it.
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Brandao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockefeller is out of range.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Brandao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockefeller checks it well.
Brandao throws out a loose jab but Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller lunges at Brandao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brandao's hand.
Rockefeller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockefeller avoids the head kick by Brandao.
James Dean Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is looking to clinch but Brandao is avoiding it.
A left lands for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to score with a low kick but Brandao moves his leg out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockefeller.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandao 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 Rockefeller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockefeller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
The crowd cheers as Brandao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockefeller doesn't seem phased though.
Brandao throws a wild body kick that Rockefeller sees coming a mile off.
Rockefeller thuds a left hand into Brandao's body.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockefeller as he connects with a hook.
Rockefeller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rockefeller feints and as Brandao raises his hands in defense, Rockefeller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rockefeller won't allow Brandao to sweep him here.
Rockefeller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rockefeller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandao has wrist control.
Rockefeller throwing strikes but missing.
Brandao has Rockefeller pulled in close to control his posture.
Rockefeller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockefeller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brandao slips under a jab from Rockefeller.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
A big left from Brandao misses.
Rockefeller throws a nice looking combination but Brandao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao cracks Rockefeller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandao walks into a straight right hand from Rockefeller.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockefeller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brandao lands a nice shot that snaps Rockefeller's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao moves forwards but Rockefeller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockefeller.
Brandao looks to land a right hand but Rockefeller moved out of range.
Rockefeller has a takedown stuffed.
Brandao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockefeller can pounce on him.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller scores with a nice body kick.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Rockefeller cracks Brandao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller lands a jab.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Rockefeller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandao.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao works the jab nicely.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockefeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandao.
Brandao throws a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rockefeller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brandao, right into the meat.
Brandao misses with a body shot
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockefeller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao is refusing to be controlled, as Rockefeller sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a strike but Brandao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brandao is pulling down on Rockefeller's head to control his posture.
Brandao working a defensive guard here.
Brandao pushes Rockefeller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
James Dean Rockefeller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandao thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Brandao.
I think Rockefeller 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller!
A relieved looking James Dean Rockefeller 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
14 - 5 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denis Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burza feints and as Miyazaki raises his hands in defense, Burza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burza postures up in Miyazaki's guard and throws a big left but Miyazaki blocks it.
Miyazaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burza is trying to control the position but Miyazaki postures up.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Burza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burza is on top in guard.
Burza looking to pass the guard.
Miyazaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyazaki trying to control the position.
Miyazaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyazaki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyazaki trying to hold on to Burza's head to control him but Burza postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burza thows a huge punch but Miyazaki dodges it nicely.
Burza wants to take a breather but Miyazaki is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burza connects with a nice short shot to Miyazaki's temple.
Miyazaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miyazaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burza trying to control from half guard but Miyazaki is working away.
Miyazaki wants to control but Burza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyazaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burza is working away from the top position though.
Burza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyazaki!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miyazaki 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.
Miyazaki lands a couple of sideways elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyazaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyazaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miyazaki is trying to maintain the position but Burza is very close to passing his half guard.
Burza wants to control but Miyazaki is keeping him busy.
Burza 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.
Miyazaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyazaki defending well though.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Burza wants to take a breather but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Burza blocks the strikes from Miyazaki.
Burza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burza with the ground and pound but Miyazaki uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miyazaki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyazaki's guard.
Miyazaki trying to control from the bottom.
Miyazaki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miyazaki is staying active underneath Burza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyazaki wants to get back to full guard.
Burza working Miyazaki over with strikes.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyazaki keeps working.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Burza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyazaki.
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!
Miyazaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burza is one step ahead there.
Miyazaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Miyazaki striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Burza wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Miyazaki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miyazaki is looking for a triangle but Burza pushes his legs off easily.
Burza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyazaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyazaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyazaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Burza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miyazaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Miyazaki lands with a few short shots to the body.
Miyazaki moves into full guard.
Burza throws a big elbow that misses.
Burza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burza landing with the ground and pound.
Miyazaki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Miyazaki working a defensive guard here.
Burza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyazaki is looking for a triangle but Burza pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
Burza is looking to advance position but Miyazaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Denis Burza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyazaki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miyazaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Miyazaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyazaki striking off his back but it's not causing Burza any problems.
Burza stopping the sweep attempt from Miyazaki.
We've been hearing that Burza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Burza trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyazaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burza wants to sweep here but Miyazaki controlling him for the moment.
Burza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyazaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyazaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burza is trying to keep Miyazaki in close.
Miyazaki passes Burza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burza wants to improve his position but Miyazaki is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burza's head.
Burza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burza 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.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyazaki lands a couple of elbows.
Burza is trying to control the position but Miyazaki postures up.
Miyazaki lands a couple of digs.
Burza keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miyazaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miyazaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burza working a defensive guard here.
Miyazaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miyazaki, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burza throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
Burza preventing the sweep.
Miyazaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burza uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tsutomu Miyazaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Burza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miyazaki is refusing to be controlled, as Burza sits in half guard.
Miyazaki moves into full guard.
Burza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burza works over Miyazaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Burza lands a couple of elbows.
Burza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burza throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyazaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Miyazaki trying to keep a closed guard but Burza is proving a slippery customer.
Burza 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.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki looking to control.
Burza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyazaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burza is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyazaki has wrist control.
Miyazaki trying to keep a closed guard but Burza is proving a slippery customer.
Burza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyazaki is keeping the position for now.
Miyazaki is pulling down on Burza's head to control his posture.
Burza passes Miyazaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki punching from the bottom.
Burza prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
Burza is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyazaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burza wants to free his trapped foot but Miyazaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyazaki defending well though.
Burza throwing shots but Miyazaki is blocking nicely.
Burza is keen to just control but Miyazaki is a slippery customer.
Burza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazaki flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Miyazaki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miyazaki is trying to maintain the position but Burza is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza wants to take a breather but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Burza lands strikes from half guard.
Miyazaki landing a few short strikes.
Miyazaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyazaki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miyazaki is looking for a sweep. Burza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burza wants to pass to mount but Miyazaki is defending the position.
Miyazaki wants to improve his position but Burza is controlling well.
Burza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burza content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is refusing to be controlled, as Burza sits in half guard.
Miyazaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burza trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Denis Burza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burza working the head with strikes.
Miyazaki is looking to regain half guard here but Burza keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Burza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Burza!
Denis Burza got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Tsutomu Miyazaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Bukkake soikoon!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Eisenhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhardt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Magneto's Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Eisenhardt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eisenhardt to score with a decent uppercut.
Eisenhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook
and Naoki moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Eisenhardt.
Naoki pushes Eisenhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Max Eisenhardt has been cut.
Naoki working aggressively here.
Naoki takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Naoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Eisenhardt cracks Naoki with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eisenhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Naoki controls the action.
Naoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Eisenhardt controls his hands.
Eisenhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eisenhardt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eisenhardt lands a nice uppercut.
Eisenhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eisenhardt misses with the head strike.
Naoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eisenhardt's elbow.
Naoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naoki blocks an uppercut.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eisenhardt tries to work over Naoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naoki fails to pull guard.
Naoki is struggling to control the position.
Naoki misses with the head strike.
Eisenhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eisenhardt misses with the head strike.
Eisenhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Eisenhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eisenhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt works on Naoki's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eisenhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eisenhardt tries to throw a body punch but Naoki avoids it by throwing Eisenhardt back against the cage.
Naoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eisenhardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Naoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eisenhardt - the referee stops the clock and Naoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eisenhardt. Naoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eisenhardt moves into range and clinches up with Naoki.
Naoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Naoki scores with a shot to the side of Eisenhardt's head.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Eisenhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naoki tries a body shot but Eisenhardt blocks it.
Eisenhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naoki can't find room to land a body shot as Eisenhardt controls the action.
Eisenhardt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Naoki.
Eisenhardt working aggressively here.
Naoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eisenhardt throws a head punch that misses.
Eisenhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naoki drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Naoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eisenhardt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Naoki seems keen to control Eisenhardt's posture.
Eisenhardt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eisenhardt is looking to stand up but Naoki won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Eisenhardt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Eisenhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Eisenhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eisenhardt can pounce on him.
Eisenhardt blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eisenhardt throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Eisenhardt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Naoki clobbers Eisenhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Naoki.
Eisenhardt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
Eisenhardt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Naoki throws a shot from downtown. Eisenhardt moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Eisenhardt.
Naoki 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.
Naoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eisenhardt's waist but Eisenhardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naoki off to one side.
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!
Naoki avoids the body shot from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt closes the distance and clinches.
Naoki misses with some punches.
Naoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenhardt scores with a shot to the side of Naoki's head.
Eisenhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eisenhardt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eisenhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eisenhardt.
Naoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eisenhardt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
Naoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eisenhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Naoki.
Naoki tries to work over Eisenhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki tries a body shot but Eisenhardt blocks it.
A short uppercut from Eisenhardt.
Max Eisenhardt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eisenhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Eisenhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eisenhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki blocks a body shot from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt throws a head punch that misses.
Naoki taking a breather.
Eisenhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Naoki.
Naoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eisenhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eisenhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Naoki.
Eisenhardt working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eisenhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naoki wants to break free but Eisenhardt has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eisenhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naoki tries to throw a body punch but Eisenhardt avoids it by throwing Naoki back against the cage.
Naoki tries to stall but Eisenhardt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Naoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Naoki wants to control but Eisenhardt is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Naoki crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Eisenhardt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Eisenhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naoki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Eisenhardt 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.
Naoki trying to control the action but Eisenhardt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt struggling a bit here.
Naoki cracks Eisenhardt with a big right hand but Eisenhardt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Naoki trying to control the action but Eisenhardt is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eisenhardt tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naoki with the ground and pound but Eisenhardt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Eisenhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naoki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eisenhardt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Naoki throws a leg kick which misses Eisenhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Eisenhardt tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naoki's calf.
Naoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eisenhardt.
Naoki thows a leg kick but Eisenhardt checks it
and Eisenhardt counters with a series of strikes. Naoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eisenhardt tries to land a front kick but Naoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eisenhardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Max Eisenhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoki 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.
Eisenhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenhardt stuffs the takedown.
Max Eisenhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naoki is defended easily by Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt misses the shot to the body.
Naoki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Naoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naoki forces his way into half guard.
Naoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eisenhardt keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naoki wants to control but Eisenhardt is keeping him busy.
Takeshi Naoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eisenhardt pushes Naoki off and gets back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Naoki is out of range and Eisenhardt settles back down.
Naoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eisenhardt scores with a head kick.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
Naoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eisenhardt.
Naoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eisenhardt.
Good exchange - Naoki coming out on top.
A cross from Eisenhardt lands.
Eisenhardt tries to land a leg kick but Naoki saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Eisenhardt blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eisenhardt moves away.
Eisenhardt scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eisenhardt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naoki's calf.
Eisenhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naoki.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Eisenhardt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Eisenhardt really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Naoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eisenhardt.
Naoki dives in and grabs Eisenhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eisenhardt pushes down on Naoki's head and hops out.
Naoki misses with a body shot.
Eisenhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eisenhardt tries to clinch but Naoki moves out of range.
Eisenhardt slips a jab from Naoki.
Eisenhardt throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eisenhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eisenhardt instigates a clinch.
Eisenhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki tries to stall but Eisenhardt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eisenhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Eisenhardt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eisenhardt.
Naoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eisenhardt.
Naoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eisenhardt up against the cage.
Eisenhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naoki or not.
A head punch on the inside from Naoki fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Eisenhardt.
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!
Eisenhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Eisenhardt lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt pushes Naoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Eisenhardt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt lands with a light punch inside.
Eisenhardt lands a left hand.
Eisenhardt digs a right hand into Naoki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Naoki's gas tank.
Eisenhardt scores with a shot to the side of Naoki's head.
Naoki tries to break free but Eisenhardt pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Eisenhardt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naoki backwards.
Eisenhardt lands with a light punch inside.
Eisenhardt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eisenhardt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naoki is rocked!
Naoki trying to control the position but instead, Eisenhardt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naoki into the cage.
Oh Naoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eisenhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eisenhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naokis head.
Naoki seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naoki.
Eisenhardt blocks a body shot from Naoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Naoki tries to pull guard but Eisenhardt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eisenhardt lands a left hand.
Naoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eisenhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naoki's sensitive parts.
Eisenhardt tries to clinch there but Naoki circles away.
Eisenhardt misses with a head kick.
Eisenhardt misses with a low kick.
Eisenhardt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eisenhardt misses with a low kick.
Eisenhardt gets caught napping as Naoki dives in and scores a takedown. Eisenhardt manages to retain guard.
Eisenhardt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki postures up in Eisenhardt's guard and throws a big left but Eisenhardt blocks it.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Eisenhardt keeps moving.
Eisenhardt wants to stand up but Naoki is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eisenhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Eisenhardt, not yet.
Eisenhardt has momentary wrist control but Naoki slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naoki throwing strikes but missing.
Eisenhardt is trying to keep Naoki in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Eisenhardt dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Naoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Eisenhardt thumps Naoki with a low kick.
Eisenhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Naoki misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Naoki misses.
Eisenhardt connects with a high kick.
Eisenhardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eisenhardt misses with a leg kick
and Naoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Eisenhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eisenhardt has hold of Naoki's hands but Naoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eisenhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eisenhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Naoki sits in half guard.
Eisenhardt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naoki.
Eisenhardt tries to get to full guard but Naoki has control of the leg.
Naoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eisenhardt is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Eisenhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eisenhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Naoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naoki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eisenhardt reverses the position - he's now on top in Naoki's guard.
Eisenhardt trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi Naoki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Eisenhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eisenhardt cracks Naoki with an open hand slap.
Naoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eisenhardt's half guard.
Naoki trying to control from half guard but Eisenhardt is working away.
Naoki thows a huge punch but Eisenhardt dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Naoki sits in half guard.
Naoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Naoki throws some wild stikes that Eisenhardt manages to avoid easily.
Eisenhardt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Naoki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eisenhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Eisenhardt!
Max Eisenhardt is the new middleweight champion!
Max Eisenhardt decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Takeshi Naoki was interviewed post fight and said 'The only reason I lost was because someone in the audience kicked me in the dick, so I was a bit winded before this fight.. '.
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