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GAMMA#437 Muroi v Tyson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Pat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat has chosen Project Pat - What Cha Starin' At as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Pat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Pat.
Foreman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pat slips under a jab.
Foreman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pat misses with a kick to the body.
Foreman ducks under a wild hook from Pat.
Foreman misses with a hook. Pat ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pat. That's going to slow Foreman down.
Foreman avoids a kick to the body.
Pat closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Foreman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike.
Foreman misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pat throws a punch but it's blocked by Foreman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman misses with a punch to the body.
Pat throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pat tries to work over Foreman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foreman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foreman is trying to maintain a safe position but Pat gets an underhook and turns Foreman into the cage.
Pat pushes off an throws an elbow but Foreman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pat digs a right hand underneath Foreman's ribcage. Foreman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pat is working Foreman over against the cage.
Pat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pat lands a hook that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Pat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Foreman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foreman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Foreman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pat controls his hands.
Pat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foreman.
Pat lands a left hand.
Pat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pat misses with a series of wild punches.
Pat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foreman throws out the jab.
Pat scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pat.
Foreman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Foreman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pat.
Pat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Project Pat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pat.
Foreman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pat throws a front kick that sends Foreman stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Pat misses.
Foreman has closed the distance and engaged Pat in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pat tries a knee to the head but Foreman blocks it.
Foreman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pat.
Pat misses with the head strike.
Foreman avoiding damage as Pat throws knees to the body.
Foreman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pat blocks a body shot from Foreman.
Foreman managing to block the knees to the body from Pat.
A head punch on the inside from Pat fails to land.
Pat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pat misses with some punches.
Pat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foreman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foreman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman slows down the pace here.
Pat lands a nice uppercut.
Foreman takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman tries a body shot but Pat blocks it.
Foreman looking to slow down the pace here.
Pat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Pat blocks a body shot from Foreman.
Pat tries to work over Foreman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foreman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pat lands a nice uppercut.
Pat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foreman blocks it with crossed arms.
Pat prevents a body shot from Foreman.
Pat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Pat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Foreman takes one on the button.
Foreman throws a body punch but Pat moves out of range.
Foreman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pat misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Pat.
Foreman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pat.
Pat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foreman throws a hook but Pat blocks it.
Project Pat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Foreman misses.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreman.
Pat moves into range and clinches up with Foreman.
Pat lands an elbow just above Foreman 's eye.
Foreman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pat.
Nice body punch from Pat - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foreman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pat looking to throw knees to the head but Foreman is blocking nicely.
Pat can't break the clinch.
Foreman blocking some punches.
Pat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Project Pat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Foreman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pat or not.
Pat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pat.
Pat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pat misses with a punch on the inside.
Foreman tries a body shot but Pat blocks it.
Foreman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pat tries to throw a body punch but Foreman avoids it by throwing Pat back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pat tries to stall but Foreman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foreman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foreman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pat tries to break free but Foreman pushes him back against the cage.
Foreman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Foreman as Pat tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Foreman.
Foreman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pat's elbow.
Pat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foreman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pat's elbow.
Pat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foreman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pat misses with some punches.
Pat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foreman trying to control the position but instead, Pat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foreman into the cage.
Pat throws an elbow but it misses.
Foreman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foreman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foreman throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pat misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Foreman.
Pat connects with a nice looking jab.
Foreman blocks a jab.
Foreman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foreman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Foreman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foreman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pat lands a jab to Foreman's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pat swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Foreman - just one landing.
Pat scores with a jab to the body.
Pat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Pat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pat throws a low kick but Foreman avoids it.
Pat throws out a leg kick but Foreman moves out of range and Pat only half commits.
Foreman drives through and clinches with Pat against the cage.
Pat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Foreman blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pat.
Foreman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foreman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pat lands an elbow that stopped Foreman in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Foreman.
Pat blocks a body shot from Foreman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pat missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pat.
Pat throws an elbow that misses.
Pat misses with the head strike.
Foreman tries a body shot but Pat blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foreman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pat's elbow.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike.
Foreman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pat scores with a shot to the side of Foreman's head.
Pat lands a hook that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Pat misses with a punch on the inside.
Foreman tries a body shot but Pat blocks it.
Pat misses with a body punch.
Foreman lands a shot to the body.
Pat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pat tries to throw a body punch but Foreman avoids it by throwing Pat back against the cage.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pat throws a head punch that misses.
Foreman works on Pat's body with a couple of short punches.
Foreman stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pat - that landed with a thud.
Pat tries to throw a body punch but Foreman avoids it by throwing Pat back against the cage.
Foreman tries to throw a body punch but Pat avoids it by throwing Foreman back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foreman.
Foreman tries to throw a body punch but Pat avoids it by throwing Foreman back against the cage.
A short left from Pat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Pat as the two fighters clinch.
Pat lands a shoulder strike.
Pat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foreman's elbow.
Pat misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foreman throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman throws a head punch that misses.
Pat lands an elbow inside that Foreman shrugs off.
Pat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pat tries a body shot but Foreman blocks it.
Pat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pat swings wildly with an uppercut but Foreman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foreman.
Foreman blocks a body shot from Pat.
Pat misses with the head strike.
Pat has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman.
Pat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pat scores with a shoulder strike.
Pat blocks a body shot from Foreman.
Pat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Foreman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pat controls his hands.
Pat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foreman.
Foreman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pat's elbow.
Pat misses with a punch on the inside.
Foreman blocks the elbow strike.
Pat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Foreman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pat lands a right hand.
Foreman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pat backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foreman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foreman.
Pat blocks a body shot from Foreman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foreman lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Pat really 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. This is the final round!
Foreman lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pat.
Pat loads up on a big right hand but Foreman slips the punch.
A head kick from Pat lands but Foreman takes it in his stride.
Foreman swinging wildly here.
Foreman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foreman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pat scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pat moves away from the strike by Foreman.
Pat moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pat prevents a body shot from Foreman.
A nice left hand lands by Pat.
Foreman misses with a body punch.
Pat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pat lands a body shot.
Pat has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman.
Pat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pat lands an elbow inside.
It looks like George Foreman has been cut.
Pat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foreman takes an elbow to the temple.
Pat working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foreman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foreman pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman blocks a body shot from Pat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foreman's brow.
Foreman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foreman can't find room to land a body shot as Pat controls the action.
Pat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pat lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foreman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foreman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pat.
Foreman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foreman blocking some punches.
Foreman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pat lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pat misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman avoiding damage as Pat throws knees to the body.
Pat scores with a shoulder strike.
Foreman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pat landing knees to the body.
Pat lands a left hand.
Pat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pat working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pat.
Foreman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pat digs a right hand underneath Foreman's ribcage. Foreman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
George Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pat misses with a punch to the body.
Pat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Pat scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman misses with a body punch.
Pat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pat misses with a straight right.
Foreman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foreman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foreman. That did some damage!
Pat slips a straight right by Foreman.
Pat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Project Pat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foreman keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project Pat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pat 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 36:40
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 36:40
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Pat!
A very excited looking Project Pat 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 Demarcus Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen yes as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demarcus Bate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 24 - 3, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bate changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Bate keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bate wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
Bate tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Black passes Bate's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Bate is looking to improve his position.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Black prevents Bate from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is thwarting Bate's attempts to control the position.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bate defending well though.
Bate is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Bate tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Bate is working hard here to advance position.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Bate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bate's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black prevents Bate from improving his position.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bate is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
Bate looking for the choke from the back.
Bate keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Black wants to escape the position.
Bate is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Bate. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bate's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black.
Black distracts Bate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Bate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black throws a strike but Bate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bate stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bate wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bate throws a big elbow that misses.
Bate has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bate trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Bate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bate has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bate.
Bate lands a head kick!
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black blocks the body kick.
Bate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Bate dodges the punch combination from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Bate gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Demarcus Bate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Black.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black gets control of Bate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Black won't allow Bate to sweep him here.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Bate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Bate!
Bate preventing the sweep.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Bate is proving a slippery customer.
Bate postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bate trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bate looking to pass the guard.
Bate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black keeping moving, preventing Bate from controlling successfully.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Bate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bate passes into half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Bate connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Bate seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Bate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black gets full guard.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bate is one step ahead there.
Black lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bate working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black is still trying to improve position.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bate is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bate avoids it really well and circles away.
Black motions for Bate to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black throws out a loose jab but Bate uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bate misses with a low kick.
Bate lands with an overhand left.
Mr Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bate jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black misses with a double jab
and Bate counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Bate preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bate content to stall in guard here.
Bate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bate wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Bate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Bate is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Bate looking to control.
Bate can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bate trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bate looking for subs from the bottom but Black mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bate's face.
A nice elbow there by Black.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bate?
Mr Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bate regains half guard.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Bate defends it.
Bate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bate to regain full guard.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bate's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bate is looking to improve his position.
Bate won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Bate is trying to get back to full guard.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bate is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black really 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Black motions for Bate to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Bate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Demarcus Bate is winning the standup battle so far.
Bate throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Bate swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Bate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Black goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Bate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bate misses with a kick to the body
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black tests Bate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bate misses with a looping right.
Bate scores with a nice strike.
Bate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bate misses with a body shot.
Black shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Bate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Bate misses with a double jab.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Bate's shoulder, as Bate tries to avoid the shot.
Bate throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Bate saw it coming and moves away.
Bate throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bate.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
Black keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Black misses with a body shot
and Bate counters with a takedown into side control.
Bate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate gets to mount! Black was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Bate connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Black is looking to get back to full guard here but Bate has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bate working the ground and pound.
Black gets back to half guard.
Black tries to get to full guard but Bate has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mr Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bate is looking for a kimura here.
Bate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bate passes to full mount!
Black wants to control but Bate is having none of it.
Bate lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bate prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Demarcus Bate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bate scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Black?
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Bate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 37:39
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 39:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinjo has chosen Theme of Sho as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
166 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sick Puppy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sho Shinjo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puppy lands a jab to the head.
Puppy throws a right hand that misses
and Shinjo counters with a head kick.
Shinjo throws a wild body kick that Puppy sees coming a mile off.
Shinjo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Shinjo.
Puppy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puppy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shinjo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Puppy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Puppy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinjo scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puppy.
Shinjo misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Puppy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puppy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shinjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puppy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinjo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinjo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puppy trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puppy can't keep his opponent in guard - Shinjo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Puppy is trying to maintain the position but Shinjo is very close to passing his half guard.
Puppy actively working from the bottom here.
Shinjo stops Puppy from getting back to his feet.
Shinjo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Puppy is looking for a sweep. Shinjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puppy is trying to stand up here but Shinjo is controlling him well.
Shinjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puppy sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinjo working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puppy actively working from the bottom here.
Shinjo prevents Puppy from standing back up.
Puppy actively working from the bottom here.
Shinjo is keen to just control but Puppy is a slippery customer.
Puppy is looking for a sweep. Shinjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shinjo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Puppy defend it? Shinjo steps over the head and cranks it - Puppy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shinjo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sho Shinjo!
Sho Shinjo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson looks to land a combination. Manhoef sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that McTearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manhoef dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
Manhoef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef throws a low kick, looking for McTearson's leg but McTearson calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McTearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTearson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a low kick.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
Manhoef has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kebab House in the buildup to the fight.
Manhoef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manhoef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manhoef takes one to the chin there.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTearson.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhoef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhoef motions for McTearson to come forward. Manhoef throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef defending well as McTearson loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson scores with a jab.
Manhoef throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manhoef slips under a jab from McTearson.
Manhoef throws a body kick that misses.
McTearson looks to land a right hand but Manhoef moved out of range.
McTearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manhoef checks a leg kick.
Manhoef throws a solid leg kick but McTearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manhoef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson digs a good body shot into Manhoef's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by McTearson.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
McTearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manhoef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McTearson's hands.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
Manhoef takes a jab right on the kisser.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
Manhoef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
McTearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Manhoef off the cage and back into range.
Manhoef throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
Manhoef throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef cracks McTearson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
McTearson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTearson throws a shot from downtown. Manhoef moves away and avoids it.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson throws a right hand that Manhoef ducks under and follows up with a left that Manhoef also avoids with ease.
Manhoef looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson thumps Manhoef with a low kick.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Manhoef counters with a solid body kick.
McTearson throws a body punch but Manhoef moves out of range.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manhoef 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.
Manhoef slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
McTearson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manhoef's head backwards.
A shot to the body from McTearson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Manhoef down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTearson 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 Manhoef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manhoef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manhoef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manhoef tries to clinch but McTearson moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Manhoef misses with a leg kick.
Manhoef throws a body kick that misses
and McTearson counters with a thumping low kick.
McTearson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manhoef had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
McTearson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manhoef stalks McTearson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McTearson's face. McTearson staggers backwards, shaken.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Manhoef.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhoef lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
McTearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McTearson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manhoef backs up against the cage.
Manhoef throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manhoef moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manhoef.
McTearson takes a shot to the head.
Manhoef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manhoef leaning against his opponent.
Manhoef misses with some punches.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Manhoef tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Manhoef back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhoef can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson pushes Manhoef back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manhoef is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McTearson lands a big uppercut and Manhoef is down! He's in big trouble - McTearson follows him to the mat!
Manhoef is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oh Manhoef is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTearson throwing shots but Manhoef is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McTearson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McTearson.
Manhoef looking to hit a scissor sweep but McTearson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manhoef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTearson.
Manhoef seems to have got his legs back now.
McTearson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McTearson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McTearson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhoef throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manhoef checks a leg kick nicely.
McTearson scores with a hook.
Manhoef scores with a head kick. McTearson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Manhoef is predictable there
and McTearson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manhoef tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson connects with a single shot there.
Manhoef defending well as McTearson loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson is looking to chop away at Manhoef's legs.
McTearson lands with a good body shot.
Manhoef slaps away a takedown attempt from McTearson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manhoef pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Manhoef settles back down.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Manhoef as he checks the leg kick.
Manhoef scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
McTearson tried to score with a low kick but Manhoef checks it.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. McTearson catches Manhoef right on the button with a cross.
Manhoef tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
Manhoef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manhoef is looking to score with low kicks.
McTearson tries to keep at a distance but Manhoef has taken the fight into the clinch.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Manhoef.
McTearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manhoef has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McTearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manhoef misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
McTearson thumps Manhoef with a low kick.
Manhoef throws out a leg kick but McTearson moves out of range and Manhoef only half commits.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
Manhoef wants to land a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manhoef is looking to clinch but McTearson is avoiding it.
Manhoef throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manhoef.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef misses with a low kick.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson feints and then cracks Manhoef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manhoef down.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson takes a kick to the side of the head.
McTearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef.
A leg kick checked by McTearson.
Manhoef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Manhoef moves out of range easily.
McTearson lands a right hook to the body.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McTearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McTearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manhoef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manhoef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
McTearson lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhoef, right into the meat.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Manhoef's knee but Manhoef avoids it well.
McTearson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but McTearson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manhoef moves out of range as McTearson throws a body kick.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manhoef throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Manhoef moves out of range easily.
A jab from Manhoef misses.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Manhoef avoids them all with ease.
Manhoef clinches up against the cage.
Manhoef blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manhoef is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Manhoef as the two fighters clinch.
Manhoef works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McTearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTearson breaks from the clinch.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manhoef slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
Manhoef has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McTearson blocks a body shot from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a hook that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
McTearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manhoef lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
McTearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Manhoef fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manhoef.
Manhoef goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Manhoef.
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
Manhoef lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
Manhoef can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manhoef avoids it.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Manhoef.
McTearson misses with some punches.
Manhoef scores with a shoulder strike.
McTearson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Melvin Manhoef did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef misses the shot to the body.
McTearson throws a shot to the body.
Manhoef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Manhoef.
McTearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTearson.
Manhoef misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTearson.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
McTearson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson looks to land a right hand but Manhoef moved out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick but Manhoef moves out of range.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef pushes McTearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manhoef on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manhoef.
Manhoef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McTearson wants to stall.
Manhoef lands a body punch.
Manhoef stalling in the clinch.
Manhoef misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manhoef stalling against the cage.
Melvin Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manhoef managing to block the knees to the body from McTearson.
Manhoef lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Manhoef as the two fighters clinch.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manhoef.
McTearson breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Manhoef thumps McTearson with a low kick.
McTearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson walks into a left hand.
Manhoef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on McTearson's head and hops out.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhoef bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McTearson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McTearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef.
Manhoef fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhoef tries to clinch up.
McTearson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manhoef throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
A leg kick checked by McTearson.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Manhoef.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson throws a right hand that Manhoef ducks under and follows up with a left that Manhoef also avoids with ease.
Manhoef takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTearson 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 Manhoef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manhoef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTearson feints and then cracks Manhoef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manhoef down.
McTearson keeps the fight on the outside.
McTearson walks into a straight right hand from Manhoef.
Manhoef checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson thuds a left hand into Manhoef's body.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch but McTearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Manhoef is out of range.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Manhoef avoids the body shot from McTearson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus McTearson.
I think McTearson 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 36:40
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 38:39
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
A victorious Rufus McTearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lollipop. Salvatore Lucania has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Salvatore Lucania!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucania.
Cama keeps Lucania at a distance using the push kick.
Cama scores with a spinning back kick!
Lucania has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cama misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Cama's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cama lunges at Lucania with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucania's hand.
Lucania fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cama.
Lucania on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lucania takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cama tries to land a front kick but Lucania steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lucania blocks a head kick by Cama.
Cama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cama blocks the body kick.
Cama throws a wild body kick that Lucania sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania is looking to clinch.
Lucania tries to clinch up but Cama circles away and keeps his distance.
Pops Cama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cama avoids a kick to the body.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucania tries a low kick but Cama avoids it.
Cama tries a head kick but it misses.
Cama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lucania takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Cama.
A slow jab from Cama misses its intended target.
Cama lands with an overhand left.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Cama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lucania.
Cama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cama scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Lucania.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cama.
Lucania misses with an uppercut.
Lucania tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cama lands with an overhand left.
Cama misses with a head kick.
Cama misses with a head kick.
Lucania checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucania walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cama.
A shot to the liver by Lucania. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama throws a head kick that misses.
Lucania throws a shot from downtown. Cama moves away and avoids it.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Cama.
Lucania moves into the clinch.
Lucania keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cama's efforts to push away.
Cama trying to stall but Lucania improves his position.
Cama wants to break free but Lucania has control.
Lucania pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Cama misses
and Lucania counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cama checks a low kick from Lucania.
Cama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucania at a distance.
Cama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucania has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania throws a head kick that misses.
Lucania has Cama up against the cage in a clinch.
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Lucania, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cama controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Lucania.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama wants to stall.
Cama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Lucania.
Cama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucania.
Lucania prevents a body shot from Cama.
Lucania missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama dominated that round.
That's time! Cama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Lucania tenderised Cama's leg. Cama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lucania has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cama.
Cama throws a push kick but Lucania slaps the foot to one side.
Lucania looks to clinch
and Cama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cama lands a front kick.
Cama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
Lucania tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucania tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cama throws a leg kick but Lucania sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucania throws out a leg kick but Cama moves out of range and Lucania only half commits.
Lucania lands a leg kick that knocks Cama off balance momentarily.
Lucania scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cama.
Cama scores with a head kick.
Lucania lands a right hook to the body.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
Cama throws a head kick but Lucania moves out of range.
Lucania checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lucania looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lucania connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cama finds it's way through Lucania's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cama lands a nice looking body kick.
Lucania takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucania misses with a body kick.
Cama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucania can do to turn this around?
Cama lands a jab to Lucania's midsection.
Lucania clinches up against the cage.
Lucania missing with knees to the body.
Lucania is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucania creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Salvatore Lucania is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucania misses with a low kick as Cama jumps back.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Cama is avoiding it.
Cama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Lucania moves out of range easily.
Cama throws a leg kick but Lucania checks it.
Lucania blocks the body kick.
Lucania throws a body kick that misses.
Lucania fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cama connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania tries a low kick but Cama avoids it.
Lucania thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucania moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Cama finds it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cama. Lucania shrugs it off though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucania tries to clinch up but Cama circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucania displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cama throws out the jab.
Cama scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Lucania.
Cama looks to throw a body kick
and Lucania counters with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cama.
Lucania moves in looking to clinch but Cama pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lucania tries a head kick but it misses.
Pops Cama is winning the standup battle so far.
Cama looks to land a body kick but Lucania moved away.
Lucania's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucania scrambles back to his feet.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Cama.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch but Cama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cama catches Lucania with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucania sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lucania blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania lands with a kick to the temple. Cama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cama looks to land a right hand but Lucania moved out of range.
Lucania takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick from Cama.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Cama.
Cama jabs Lucania to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucania blocks a head kick by Cama.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucania chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucania tries to work over Cama's front leg with a kick but Cama checks it.
Cama misses with a body kick.
Cama throws a head kick but Lucania moves out of range.
Lucania is looking to clinch but Cama is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucania.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Lucania moves out of range easily.
Cama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucania wants to clinch but Cama slips to the side
and Cama counters with a left to the body.
Cama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cama throws a body kick that misses.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucania bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cama's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cama looks for the body kick but Lucania saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama misses with a kick to the body.
Lucania tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cama misses with a kick to the body
and Lucania counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cama's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucania lands with a slapping head kick.
Lucania is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucania throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cama throws out a loose jab but Lucania uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Lucania misses with a body kick.
Lucania thuds his shin into the meat of Cama's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama throws the kick towards the body but Lucania avoids it.
Lucania tries to clinch but Cama moves out of range.
Cama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucania.
Cama throws a wild body kick that Lucania sees coming a mile off.
Cama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucania blocks the body kick.
Cama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Lucania.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cama.
Lucania throws a head kick that Cama semi-blocks.
Cama throws a head kick but Lucania moves out of range.
Lucania takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucania manages to avoid it.
Cama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucania fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cama, pushing him back against the cage.
Cama takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucania creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cama blocks an elbow strike.
Lucania is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Lucania, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucania tries to clinch up
and Lucania takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cama throws a low kick but Lucania avoids it.
Lucania takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucania pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucania steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cama. That one must have hurt.
Cama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lucania misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucania's head.
Lucania throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cama checks a low kick from Lucania.
Lucania tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama lands with a cross.
Lucania takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucania throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cama.
Lucania takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucania lands with a cross.
Cama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cama looks to land a body kick but Lucania moved away.
Cama tests Lucania's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucania.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Cama.
Cama lands with a kick to the temple. Lucania shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Salvatore Lucania has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lucania blocks a head kick by Cama.
Cama misses with a body kick.
Cama throws a series of punches but Lucania moves out of range.
Cama avoids the head kick by Lucania.
Lucania avoids a kick to the body.
Cama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Lucania moves out of range easily.
Lucania takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pops Cama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama dips to his left and cracks Lucania with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucania looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cama throws a lazy right hand but Lucania sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cama thows a body kick. Lucania tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick by Cama misses
and Lucania connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Lucania is looking to clinch but Cama is avoiding it.
Lucania blocks a head kick by Cama.
Cama connects with a nice looking jab.
Cama jabs Lucania to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucania lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Cama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:36
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:36
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Cama!
During a confident post fight interview, Pops Cama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Perkele . 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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205 lbs
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pyry Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stefans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stefans has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stefans avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefans.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stefans. That did some damage!
Stefans misses with a low kick.
Stefans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele defending well as Stefans loads up on a big left hand.
Stefans defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perkele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Stefans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Stefans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Stefans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stefans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Stefans.
Perkele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stefans throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele counters with an outside leg kick.
Perkele thows a body kick. Stefans tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stefans on the side of the head.
Perkele instigates a clinch.
Perkele trying to land knees to the body.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Stefans.
Perkele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefans can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele trying to land knees to the body.
Stefans lands a shoulder strike.
Stefans connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a knee to the head.
Perkele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefans avoids it.
Stefans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefans lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perkele misses with a knee to the head.
Stefans misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefans.
Stefans working aggressively here.
Stefans avoiding damage as Perkele throws knees to the body.
Stefans blocks an elbow strike.
Perkele throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perkele or not.
Perkele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stefans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
Stefans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele avoiding damage as Stefans throws knees to the body.
Perkele lands a nice elbow.
Stefans misses with a knee to the head.
Stefans avoids the elbow strike from Perkele, against the cage.
Stefans blocks the elbow strike.
Stefans avoiding damage as Perkele throws knees to the body.
Stefans scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefans tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkele avoids the damage to the body.
Perkele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stefans.
Stefans tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkele avoids the damage to the body.
Perkele trying to land knees to the body.
Stefans scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perkele lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefans pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele missing with knees to the body.
Perkele tries to land a knee to the head but Stefans blocks with his arms.
Perkele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefans blocks it with crossed arms.
Stefans misses with the head strike.
Perkele lands a knee to the head.
Perkele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perkele tries a knee to the head but Stefans blocks it.
Stefans avoids the elbow strike from Perkele, against the cage.
Perkele takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele dominated that 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.
Perkele thumps Stefans with a low kick.
Stefans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefans.
A bone on bone clash there as Stefans blocks the leg kick.
Pyry Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefans throws a chopping leg kick but Perkele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkele takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Stefans misses.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefans throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefans's sensitive parts.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
and Stefans counters with a head kick that drops Perkele to the mat! Perkele scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Perkele is rocked!
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!
Stefans fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Perkele square on the jaw! Damn, Perkele is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ted Stefans!
Ted Stefans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Pyry Perkele stepped up to the mic, saying 'My mommy always says that there is no better fighter than I am...so that what you saw was pure luck!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno comes to the cage accompanied by Preliator. Mir comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SURF RIDER!!! by The lively ones! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
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277 lbs
39 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mir.
Bruno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Mir misses its intended target.
Bruno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bruno connects with a jab.
Bruno connects with a single shot there.
Mir lands with a right hand.
Bruno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mir circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir lands a nice shot that snaps Bruno's head back.
A big right from Mir misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruno. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mir drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bruno is on top in guard.
Bruno tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
Bruno wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Bruno is pushing down on Mir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mir is fighting to maintain full guard but Bruno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bruno wants to take a breather but Mir is having none of it.
Bruno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno trying to mount his opponent but Mir defends it.
Mir is trying to maintain the position but Bruno is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruno controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruno wants to take a breather but Mir is having none of it.
Mir wants to improve his position but Bruno is controlling well.
Mir is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mir is looking for a sweep. Bruno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Bruno.
Mir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruno.
Mir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mir lands with an overhand left.
Bruno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Mir.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruno. That's going to slow Mir down.
Nice straight punches there by Mir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mir.
Mir lands with an overhand left.
Mir throws a hook but Bruno avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir missing with a left hand there. Bruno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giordano Bruno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Mir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruno scores with a jab.
Mir looks to land a left hand but Bruno moved out of range nicely.
Bruno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mir.
Bruno misses with a hook. Mir ducked under it nicely.
Bruno cracks Mir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Mir. That snapped Bruno's head back.
Mir checks a leg kick.
Mir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankestein Mir dominated that round.
That's time! Bruno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bruno lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giordano Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Bruno misses
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown. Bruno fights it but they end up in guard.
Bruno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mir lands a couple of elbows.
Bruno keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir stays in close to Bruno's body and controls the position.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno is controlling Mir's posture.
Mir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mir gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruno is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno trying to control but Mir postures up.
Bruno is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Bruno tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
Bruno is working hard here to advance position.
Bruno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mir is looking to chop away at Bruno's legs.
Mir lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Bruno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruno looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Bruno jabs Mir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Mir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruno moves out of range as Mir throws a body kick.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mir throws a series of punches but Bruno avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir slips under a jab.
Bruno lands a head kick!
Bruno misses the jab.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Bruno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mir slips a jab from Bruno.
A big left from Mir misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir tests Bruno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Mir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bruno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankestein Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mir.
Mir moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruno loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
Mir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruno.
Bruno throws a lazy right hand but Mir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mir.
Nice cross by Bruno.
Bruno wants to slow Mir down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruno.
Mir throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruno.
Mir misses with a looping right.
Bruno lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mir cracks a nice hook into Bruno's ribs.
Mir takes a swing at Bruno's ribcage but misses.
Bruno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mir blocks a low kick nicely.
Giordano Bruno is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruno misses with a low kick.
Mir swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruno.
Mir scores with a body shot.
Mir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruno counters with an outside leg kick.
Bruno tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bruno connects with a solid leg kick.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruno moves out of range as Mir strikes.
Bruno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Mir misses with a double jab.
Mir lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruno's head.
Bruno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mir.
No joy there for Bruno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on Bruno's shoulder, as Bruno tries to avoid the shot.
Mir throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno defending well as Mir loads up on a big left hand.
Bruno tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruno misses the jab.
Bruno tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Bruno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruno, which made it look bad.
Mir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruno.
Bruno scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno 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.
Bruno misses with a leg kick
and Mir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruno thinking.
A big right from Mir misses.
Bruno misses with a straight left.
Mir tests Bruno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mir's sensitive parts.
Bruno moves away from the strike by Mir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giordano Bruno clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mir swings for the body but Bruno moves out of range.
Bruno thuds a left hand into Mir's body.
Mir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bruno is looking to chop away at Mir's legs.
Mir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mir fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno scores with a hook.
Mir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruno.
Bruno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mir.
Jab, jab by Bruno - just one landing.
Bruno tries a head kick but it misses.
Mir misses with a shot to the body
and Bruno counters with a series of strikes. Mir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mir wants to land a leg kick but Bruno is out of range.
Bruno lands with a nice body kick.
Bruno lands a nice shot that snaps Mir's head back.
Mir is rocked!
Mir motions for Bruno to come forward. Mir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Bruno.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruno finish him?
Bruno circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mir to the canvas! Mir doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bruno keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giordano Bruno!
Giordano Bruno took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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189 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki connects with a solid leg kick.
Peltola checks a leg kick.
Peltola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siloposki.
Siloposki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siloposki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siloposki.
Siloposki misses the shot to the body.
Siloposki throws a body shot but no joy.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola 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.
Siloposki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siloposki manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siloposki just misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Siloposki lands an overhand right.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Siloposki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siloposki misses with a double jab.
Siloposki throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Peltola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Siloposki.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Peltola throws an overhand right that lands on Siloposki's shoulder, as Siloposki tries to avoid the shot.
Peltola misses with a straight left.
Peltola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Siloposki. Siloposki obviously looking to wear him down.
Peltola misses with a takedown attempt - Siloposki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Siloposki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peltola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peltola looking to score a takedown here. Siloposki is defending well but Peltola drives through and ends up in Siloposki's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siloposki wants to sweep here but Peltola controlling him for the moment.
Siloposki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peltola has passed into side control.
Siloposki tries to improve position but can't.
Siloposki is trying to control Peltola's posture but Peltola avoids it.
Siloposki is looking to regain half guard here but Peltola keeps moving and retains side control.
Siloposki is not content to let Peltola control the position.
Siloposki dodges the ground and pound from Peltola.
Siloposki defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki is looking to reverse the position.
Peltola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siloposki keeps working.
Peltola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siloposki is trying to control Peltola's posture but Peltola avoids it.
Peltola landing strikes.
Peltola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peltola lands a nice forearm strike.
Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siloposki keeps working.
Peltola cracks Siloposki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola trying to control the action but Siloposki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siloposki is looking for a sweep.
Peltola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Siloposki can't do much from the bottom here.
Peltola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Siloposki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Siloposki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siloposki controlling the action here.
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 Sampsa Siloposki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Siloposki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sampsa Siloposki is winning the standup battle so far.
Peltola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siloposki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Peltola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siloposki cracks Peltola with an open hand slap.
Peltola throws a hook but Siloposki blocks it.
Peltola misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good work by Peltola as he checks the leg kick.
Siloposki tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siloposki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Siloposki jabs Peltola right on the nose. Peltola blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Siloposki.
Siloposki misses with a hook to the body
and Peltola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siloposki has hold of Peltola's hands but Peltola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Siloposki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peltola is working away from the top position though.
Siloposki tries to roll over but Peltola keeps him under control.
Siloposki moves into full guard.
Peltola trying to control but Siloposki is working from the bottom.
Siloposki working a defensive guard here.
Peltola stands and throws Siloposki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki wants to control but Peltola postures up.
Peltola lands some shots froms side control.
Siloposki tries to bench press Peltola off him but Peltola keeps the position.
Peltola tries to advance to mount but Siloposki denies him.
Siloposki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siloposki is trying to control Peltola's posture but Peltola avoids it.
Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siloposki keeps working.
Peltola is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Siloposki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Peltola working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Siloposki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Atte Peltola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peltola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siloposki is looking to reverse the position.
Siloposki defending against the ground and pound.
Siloposki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peltola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siloposki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peltola is putting a hurting on Siloposki here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peltola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Siloposki defending against the ground and pound.
Peltola lands a nice forearm strike.
Peltola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peltola trying to control the position but Siloposki is working away.
Peltola misses with the ground and pound.
Siloposki struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siloposki is looking for a sweep.
Peltola wants to control but Siloposki is keeping him busy.
Peltola remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Peltola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki'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.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siloposki throws a hook but Peltola blocks it.
Siloposki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Siloposki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peltola blocks the body kick.
Siloposki misses with a few strikes there.
Siloposki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peltola is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Peltola punishes Siloposki's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siloposki misses with an uppercut
and Peltola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peltola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltola thows a huge punch but Siloposki dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peltola trying to control from half guard but Siloposki is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peltola.
Siloposki wants to control but Peltola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siloposki wants to get back to his feet.
Siloposki kicks Peltola off and gets back to his feet.
Peltola takes a swing at Siloposki's ribcage but misses.
Peltola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siloposki was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Peltola fails with a takedown attempt.
Peltola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Siloposki defends well and Peltola ends up having to push Siloposki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siloposki.
Siloposki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siloposki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peltola leaning against his opponent.
Siloposki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peltola avoids it.
Siloposki swings wildly with an uppercut but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Peltola.
Siloposki tries a body shot but Peltola blocks it.
Siloposki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siloposki lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siloposki tries to work over Peltola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siloposki misses with a body punch.
Peltola lands a body punch.
Peltola tries to stall but Siloposki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki struggles to land a body shot inside as Peltola controls his hands.
Siloposki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siloposki scores a nice knee to the body.
Peltola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siloposki swings wildly with an uppercut but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peltola stalling in the clinch but Siloposki improves position.
Peltola lands a shot to the body.
Siloposki tries to work over Peltola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peltola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peltola prevents a body shot from Siloposki.
Peltola wants to stall.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Peltola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siloposki prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampsa Siloposki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Peltola.
Siloposki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peltola prevents a body shot from Siloposki.
Siloposki swings wildly with an uppercut but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands with a right to the head.
Siloposki throws a head punch that misses.
Siloposki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siloposki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peltola stalling in the clinch.
Peltola tries to stall but Siloposki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Siloposki throws a head punch that misses.
Peltola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siloposki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Siloposki lands with an uppercut that bounces Peltola off the cage and back into range.
Siloposki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Siloposki.
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siloposki lands a slapping body shot.
Peltola throws a shot from downtown. Siloposki moves away and avoids it.
Peltola thuds a left hand into Siloposki's body.
Siloposki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siloposki throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Peltola.
Siloposki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peltola in his tracks.
Siloposki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peltola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peltola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peltola takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Peltola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siloposki misses with an uppercut. Peltola saw that one coming.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Peltola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sampsa Siloposki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siloposki digs a good hook to Peltola's body.
Peltola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Siloposki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Siloposki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atte Peltola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampsa Siloposki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Siloposki keeps moving.
Peltola chips away with some ground and pound.
Siloposki is adopting a defensive guard.
Siloposki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peltola is controlling him.
Siloposki keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sampsa Siloposki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siloposki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peltola under the eye.
Peltola looks to throw the jab but Siloposki is out of range.
Siloposki throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Siloposki jabs Peltola right on the nose. Peltola blinks but takes it well.
Peltola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siloposki misses with an uppercut. Peltola saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Siloposki.
Peltola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Siloposki throws a hook but Peltola avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siloposki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peltola scrambles back to his feet.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siloposki manages to avoid it.
Siloposki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Siloposki ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Peltola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siloposki.
Siloposki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siloposki loads up on a big right hand but Peltola slips the punch.
Siloposki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Peltola misses.
Siloposki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siloposki tries a head kick but it misses.
Siloposki is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siloposki slips a straight right by Peltola.
Siloposki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampsa Siloposki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siloposki 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 39:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 39:37
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Siloposki!
A very excited looking Sampsa Siloposki 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stein.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stein. That one must have hurt.
Kawajiri lands with a good body shot.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Kawajiri is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
Kawajiri misses with an uppercut.
Kawajiri throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawajiri misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein lands the left hand.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.
Stein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawajiri keeps working.
Kawajiri trying to control here.
Stein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stein moves into full mount! Kawajiri won't be happy about that!
Stein throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kawajiri wants to hold on but Stein pushes him away.
Stein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is bucking up trying to escape but Stein cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kawajiri wants to hold on but Stein pushes him away.
Stein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stein thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kawajiri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kawajiri trying to hold on to Stein's head to control him but Stein postures up.
Stein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawajiri is just riding it out for now. Stein eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Stein seems to be working for a kimura but Kawajiri defends the submission attempt.
Kawajiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stein looks to land a strike but Kawajiri avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kawajiri lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Kawajiri throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawajiri won't be happy with that.
Stein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ein Stein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stein working the ground and pound.
Kawajiri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stein connects with a decent elbow.
Kawajiri is trying to control Stein's posture but Stein avoids it.
Kawajiri tries to bench press Stein off him but Stein keeps the position.
Stein trying to control the position but Kawajiri is working away.
Kawajiri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stein's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein slows the pace down in half guard.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Stein 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.
Stein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kawajiri tries to roll over but Stein keeps him under control.
Stein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stein is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawajiri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kawajiri is looking to improve his position.
Kawajiri trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kawajiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawajiri lands with a shot to the body.
Stein shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawajiri sprawls well. He's pushed Stein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Stein shoots in for a takedown but Kawajiri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kawajiri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stein rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawajiri misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a single leg into guard. Kawajiri didn't expect that.
Kawajiri keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawajiri is trying to control the position but Stein postures up.
Stein working some strikes from top position.
Stein postures up.
Stein wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawajiri 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawajiri holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stein.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawajiri misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is trying to control. Kawajiri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kawajiri won't allow Stein to pass to mount.
Kawajiri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stein's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawajiri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stein rolls, trying to escape but Kawajiri keeps control of the position.
Stein staying busy and making it hard for Kawajiri to control.
Stein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kawajiri wants to control but Stein is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stein trying to control the hands but Kawajiri breaks the grip.
Stein rolls, trying to escape but Kawajiri keeps control of the position.
Kawajiri is trying to stick to Stein's back but Stein is turning into Kawajiri. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kawajiri's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stein.
We've been hearing good reports from Stein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kawajiri trying to control the position.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stein lands a couple of elbows.
Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawajiri is retaining full guard.
Kawajiri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stein is stalling in the full guard.
Kawajiri is controlling Stein's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawajiri has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kawajiri's guard.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stein postures up.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawajiri controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein clearly takes 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.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein shoots in looking for a takedown but Kawajiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawajiri can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stein is defended easily by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri takes one to the side of the head.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stein counters with a takedown into side control.
Stein has control of an arm but Kawajiri manages to advance to Stein's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Stein right now.
Stein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kawajiri's guard. Nice work there by Stein.
Stein forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stein.
Kawajiri has Stein pulled in close to control his posture.
Stein trying to control but Kawajiri is working from the bottom.
Kawajiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is adopting a defensive guard.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri is pulling down on Stein's head. It's preventing any offense from Stein, at least for the moment.
Stein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stein postures up.
Stein wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kawajiri working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawajiri pinned against the cage. Kawajiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tatsuya Kawajiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Kawajiri misses the body punch
and Stein counters with a left and a right that stings Kawajiri.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawajiri punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Stein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawajiri lands a lovely overhand right.
Kawajiri scores with a shot to the body.
Stein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawajiri's waist but Kawajiri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stein off to one side.
Stein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri cracks Stein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stein takes a swing at Kawajiri's ribcage but misses.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the body
so Stein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawajiri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stein postures up in Kawajiri's guard and throws a big left but Kawajiri blocks it.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawajiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein throws a jab when Kawajiri was well out of range.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawajiri as he jumps to the side.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawajiri throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri has hold of Stein's hands but Stein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kawajiri tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Kawajiri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stein's back!
Stein just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kawajiri not allowing Stein to control his hands.
Kawajiri wants to control but Stein is keeping busy.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with an elbow to the head.
Kawajiri controlling well, preventing Stein from escaping the position.
Stein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kawajiri gets his way!
Stein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ein Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
My spies in Rings Russia inform me that Kawajiri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kawajiri looking for the choke from the back.
Kawajiri controlling well, preventing Stein from escaping the position.
Kawajiri throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tatsuya Kawajiri.
I think Stein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ein Stein!
Ein Stein retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Ein Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi comes to the cage accompanied by Get Out - Circa Survive. Tyson has chosen Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muroi tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Muroi misses with a body shot
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Muroi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Muroi is out of range.
Muroi checks a leg kick nicely.
Muroi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muroi misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muroi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muroi moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Muroi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyson slips under a jab from Muroi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muroi missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muroi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Muroi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muroi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Muroi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Muroi misses.
Muroi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyson throws an off balance right hand
letting Muroi counter with a right hand.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muroi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muroi misses with a body kick.
Oooooh!!! Muroi has knocked Tyson down with a huge combo! Muroi steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson tests Muroi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson digs a good body shot into Muroi's ribs.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Muroi misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Sloppy strikes from Muroi. Those never looked like landing.
Muroi slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson 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.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Muroi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muroi throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a solid body kick.
Muroi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muroi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muroi thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muroi moves out of range as Tyson throws a body kick.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson slips a jab from Muroi.
Tyson misses with a body shot
and Muroi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Muroi moves away and avoids it.
Muroi misses the jab.
Muroi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muroi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Tyson will probably get the nod.
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.
Muroi misses with a looping left.
Muroi misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muroi cracks Tyson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mizushima Muroi is winning the standup battle so far.
Muroi scores with a kick to the body.
Muroi avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Muroi tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson leaves his chin hanging out and Muroi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tyson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mizushima Muroi!
Mizushima Muroi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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