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Butterball Tournament: Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spider Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeeves Reginald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spider Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeeves Reginald!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reginald.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Reginald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reginald scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reginald moves into the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jeeves Reginald has been cut.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Reginald drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reginald as Silva tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reginald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reginald is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reginald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reginald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reginald passes into half guard.
Reginald in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reginald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeeves Reginald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music. Doug Pattersson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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196 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Psycho Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Psycho Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy misses with an uppercut
and Pattersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Pattersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pattersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pattersson somewhat.
Boy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pattersson.
Pattersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pattersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boy did well to prevent Pattersson getting side control.
Pattersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy trying to control from the bottom.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Pattersson sits in half guard.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to control but Pattersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boy wants to get back to full guard but Pattersson has mounted him!
Boy is desperately trying to improve his position but Pattersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Pattersson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pattersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pattersson prevents Boy from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boy taking shots to the head.
Boy is rocked!
Pattersson cracks Boy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Pattersson!
Our winner, Doug Pattersson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Kanegi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Kanegi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanegi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kanegi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kanegi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kanegi is in Machine's guard.
Kanegi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanegi throwing strikes but missing.
Kanegi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kanegi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kanegi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Kanegi is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Kanegi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine controls Kanegi momentarily but Kanegi frees himself.
Machine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kanegi on the ground.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kanegi throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanegi throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Kanegi prevents Machine from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Machine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kanegi quickly recovers to half guard.
Machine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kanegi tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Kanegi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kanegi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kanegi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machine trying to control but Kanegi is working from the bottom.
Machine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Kanegi.
Kanegi being controlled here, momentarily.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanegi is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine gets a clinch.
Machine stalling in the clinch.
Kanegi has had enough of the clinch but Machine keeps him there for the moment.
Machine successfully pulls guard.
Machine is trying to control the position but Kanegi postures up.
Kanegi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanegi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanegi throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Machine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machine wants to stand but Kanegi is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kanegi pushes down on Machine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kanegi trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
Machine holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kanegi throws a strike but Machine avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanegi.
Kanegi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanegi stops Machine from standing up.
Kanegi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanegi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Kanegi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kanegi misses the shot to the body.
Kanegi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kanegi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine has his hands on Kanegi's head, controlling the position.
Kanegi slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanegi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kanegi tries to free his leg and advance position but Machine is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanegi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanegi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanegi cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
Kanegi is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Kanegi working some strikes from top position.
Kanegi cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
Kanegi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine is trying to keep Kanegi in close.
Kanegi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanegi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machine tries to get out of the position.
Machine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machine is on top in guard.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanegi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kanegi controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Kanegi is keeping the position.
Machine is looking to pass into half guard but Kanegi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kanegi is in guard.
Kanegi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Dark Machine has been cut.
Kanegi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kanegi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanegi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kanegi landing with the ground and pound.
Kanegi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanegi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanegi postures up.
Kanegi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kanegi with a nice head shot there.
Kanegi working some strikes from top position.
Kanegi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kanegi throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machine looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanegi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanegi wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
Kanegi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machine working for a triangle but Kanegi defends it easily.
Kanegi stands up over Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kanegi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Kanegi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dark Machine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kanegi misses the shot to the body.
Kanegi takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Kanegi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanegi.
Machine throws out a leg kick but Kanegi moves out of range and Machine only half commits.
Kanegi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kanegi!
Machine working away.
Machine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanegi swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanegi, pushing him back against the cage.
Machine gets underhooks to prevent Kanegi's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine jumps into guard, dragging Kanegi to the mat.
Kanegi throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Kanegi tries to free his leg and advance position but Machine is retaining full guard.
Kanegi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kanegi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanegi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
Kanegi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kanegi stands up over Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanegi with a nice head shot there.
Machine has momentary wrist control but Kanegi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kanegi passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kanegi there.
Machine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machine is rocked!
Kanegi lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Machine quite badly. Machine pulls Kanegi in close trying to recover. Kanegi postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Machine on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Machine doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koji Kanegi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koji Kanegi thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garland Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene comes into the arena with The Marietta Mangler blaring out of the sound system. Valo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 1-2-3 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144 lbs
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149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garland Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riku Valo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene lands with a straight right. Valo didn't see that one coming.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Valo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws a poor cross that misses
and Valo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greene keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greene!
Valo avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Greene is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riku Valo!
Our winner, Riku Valo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bombur Ironfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Farley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bombur Ironfoot!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Ironfoot.
Farley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Farley throws a hook but Ironfoot avoids it easily.
Farley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ironfoot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ironfoot wants to get back to full guard.
Ironfoot pushes Farley off but Farley dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironfoot keeps working.
Ironfoot dodges the ground and pound from Farley.
Ironfoot defending against the ground and pound.
Farley advances to full mount.
Ironfoot is working to get back to half guard.
Farley lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ironfoot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Farley has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ironfoot is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Farley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanosuke Sagara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanosuke Sagara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sanosuke Sagara!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird feints and as Sagara raises his hands in defense, Baird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sagara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sagara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sagara is trying to escape the position but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sagara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sagara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sagara pushes Baird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baird staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sagara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sagara is trying to improve his position.
Sagara struggling a bit here.
Baird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sagara, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sagara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to control the position but Sagara is working away.
Baird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sagara is trying to get back to half guard.
Sagara is not content to let Baird control the position.
Baird has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sagara!
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.
Baird looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Baird moves to the back.
Baird is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sagara is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Macadam Baird!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Honda Housey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yi has chosen Master Yi - By Riot as his entrance music. Master Yi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Honda Housey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Yi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Housey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yi tries to clinch up
and Housey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Master Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yi throws an off balance right hand
and Housey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yi's guard.
Housey slips nicely into half guard.
Yi won't allow Housey to pass to mount.
Yi regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Housey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Housey has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yi!
Housey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Housey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yi is now in Housey's guard. A big mistake from Housey there, giving up the dominant position!
Yi 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Yi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Housey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Housey is trying to control the position but Yi postures up.
Housey looking for a guillotine here but Yi defends easily.
Yi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Housey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Housey keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Housey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Housey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Housey.
Yi gets to mount! Housey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Housey regains half guard.
Yi trying to mount his opponent but Housey defends it.
Yi wants to take a breather but Housey is having none of it.
Housey tries to get to full guard but Yi has control of the leg.
Housey is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Housey avoid being mounted?
Housey is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Yi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Housey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yi trying to mount his opponent but Housey defends it.
Housey tries to get to full guard but Yi has control of the leg.
Housey is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi is just content to waste time from the top position. Housey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Housey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Housey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Housey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yi looks to throw the jab but Housey is out of range.
Yi walks into a jab.
Yi scores with a body shot.
Housey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Housey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Housey throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi swings for the body but Housey moves out of range.
Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yi missing with a left hand there. Housey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yi thumps Housey with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Housey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Housey swings for the body but Yi moves out of range.
Housey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Housey throws an overhand right that lands on Yi's shoulder, as Yi tries to avoid the shot.
Housey slips a straight right by Yi.
Yi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Housey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Master Yi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Housey. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi scores with a leg kick.
Yi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Housey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yi.
Housey misses with a wild body shot.
Housey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Housey trying to work for an americana but Yi has managed to regain full guard.
Housey tries to free his leg and advance position but Yi is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi trying to control the position here.
Housey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Housey passes into half guard.
Housey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Housey throwing strikes but Yi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Housey is working away from the top position though.
Housey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.
Yi is holding on to half guard well.
Housey is trying to work for a kimura but Yi is defending well.
Yi manages to get to full guard.
Housey forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Yi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Yi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Housey.
Yi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Housey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Housey is trying to break free.
Yi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Housey is keeping busy.
A short right from Yi on the inside.
Yi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Housey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Housey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yi misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Yi.
Yi throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi digs a good body shot into Housey's ribs.
Yi walks into a stiff left hand from Housey.
Housey 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.
Housey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yi. Yi obviously looking to wear him down.
Yi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Housey ducks under a wild hook from Yi.
Housey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Master Yi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yi lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Housey.
Yi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Housey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yi moves away.
Housey moves out of range of the strikes.
Yi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Housey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Yi.
Housey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Housey working aggressively here.
Housey lands an uppercut.
Yi struggles to land a body shot inside as Housey controls his hands.
Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yi lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Yi.
A jab lands there for Yi.
Housey takes a swing at Yi's ribcage but misses.
Yi throws a body shot but no joy.
Housey misses with a wild body shot.
Housey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Housey.
Housey defending well as Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Yi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Housey.
Yi pushes Housey away with a front kick.
Yi tries to close the distance and clinch but Housey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Housey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yi cracks Housey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Housey is looking to wear down Yi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yi moves out of range as Housey strikes.
A jab from Yi finds it's way through Housey's defenses.
Housey moves out of range as Yi throws a body kick.
Yi thumps Housey with a low kick.
Housey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Yi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Yi!
Master Yi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You wish to learn the hard way, I see.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Puhovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstar comes to the cage accompanied by Defend With Violence - Throwdown. 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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21
195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Puhovin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar throws a solid leg kick but Puhovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rockstar.
Puhovin has his takedown stuffed
and Rockstar counters with a nice leg kick.
Puhovin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockstar counters with a thumping low kick.
Rockstar scores with a push kick.
Puhovin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockstar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Puhovin really felt that one!
Luke Rockstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Puhovin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockstar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puhovin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Puhovin fails with the takedown
and Rockstar counters with a nice uppercut.
Puhovin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Rockstar misses.
Rockstar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Puhovin will feel that in the morning.
Rockstar is looking to score with low kicks.
Puhovin misses with a takedown
and Rockstar counters with a low kick, right behind Puhovin 's knee.
Puhovin looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockstar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puhovin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar lands a nice looking body kick.
Puhovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puhovin tries for a takedown but Rockstar circles away easily
and Rockstar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puhovin shoots in and gets a takedown into Rockstar's guard.
Rockstar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puhovin won't allow Rockstar to sweep him here.
Rockstar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puhovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockstar has his foot on Puhovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puhovin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puhovin trying to control but Rockstar is working from the bottom.
Rockstar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockstar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puhovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockstar working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puhovin misses with a takedown
and Rockstar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puhovin's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puhovin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rockstar looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockstar, not yet.
Rockstar keeping moving, preventing Puhovin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockstar is on top in guard.
Puhovin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockstar defends it easily.
Puhovin keeping moving, preventing Rockstar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puhovin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puhovin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar wants to pass the guard but Puhovin is keeping the position.
Rockstar pushes down on Puhovin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puhovin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Rockstar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockstar stalks Puhovin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Puhovin's face. Puhovin staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Alexander Puhovin has been cut.
Puhovin shoots in for a takedown but Rockstar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puhovin misses with a body shot.
Rockstar lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockstar.
Alexander Puhovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puhovin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockstar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Puhovin with a poor takedown
and Rockstar counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puhovin shoots in for a takedown but Rockstar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke Rockstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Puhovin.
Puhovin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockstar counters with a straight right hand.
Rockstar pushes Puhovin away with a front kick.
Rockstar tries to bum rush Puhovin with a series of wild strikes but Puhovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puhovin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockstar can pounce on him.
Puhovin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockstar sprawls well. He's pushed Puhovin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puhovin is breathing heavily.
Puhovin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puhovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockstar is fending him off so far but Puhovin persists. Nope, Rockstar circles away and we're back to standing.
Puhovin shoots and misses
and Puhovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puhovin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puhovin is rocked!
Puhovin 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.
Puhovin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rockstar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luke Rockstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar connects with the punch.
Puhovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockstar finish him?
Puhovin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockstar.
Rockstar ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Puhovin out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Rockstar!
Luke Rockstar retains his middleweight title!
Luke Rockstar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Cagun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cagun comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac ft.Trick Daddy-Still Ballin. The crowd seem to be enjoying West's choice of entrance music: Dimitri Vegas & like Mike - Tremor. George West has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fred Cagun's chin.
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202 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Cagun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George West!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Cagun counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cagun.
Cagun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cagun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cagun blocks a jab.
Cagun swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Cagun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West misses with an uppercut. Cagun saw that one coming.
West takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cagun - that will leave a mark!
Cagun lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by West.
West steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cagun. That one must have hurt.
Cagun tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cagun lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cagun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on West if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cagun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West lands a nice hook to Cagun's body. Cagun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
It looks like Fred Cagun has been cut.
Cagun scores with a leg kick.
Cagun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
Nice defenses there by Cagun.
West misses with an uppercut.
Cagun ducks right into an uppercut from West.
West misses with a leg kick
and Cagun counters with an outside leg kick.
Cagun lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Cagun tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West tries to clinch but Cagun moves away
and Cagun counters with a good low kick that West was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West misses the shot to the body.
Cagun throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
Cagun connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cagun misses with a head kick.
A big left from West misses.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Cagun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
Cagun pushes West away with a front kick.
Cagun tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from West misses.
Cagun slips under a jab from West.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cagun manages to avoid it.
West throws a jab when Cagun was well out of range.
Cagun dodges the punch combination from West.
Cagun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Cagun's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Cagun counters with a body kick that stops West in his tracks momentarily.
A good leg kick by Cagun.
West takes a swing at Cagun's ribcage but misses.
A big left from West misses.
Cagun defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cagun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West loads up on a big right hand but Cagun slips the punch.
West darts in trying to clinch
and Cagun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. West is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cagun ducks under a wild hook from West.
Cagun lands a front kick.
Cagun scores with a leg kick.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cagun.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cagun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cagun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cagun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cagun slips under a jab.
Cagun connects with a leg kick. West looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cagun cracks the inside of West's front leg.
Nice shot lands for West.
Nice body kick there by Cagun.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Cagun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cagun.
Cagun scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Cagun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Cagun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cagun.
Cagun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Cagun moves out of range as West strikes.
Cagun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Cagun.
Cagun scores with a head kick. West tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like George West has been cut.
Cagun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on West. That did some damage!
West takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cagun.
Cagun ducks under a wild hook from West.
West 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.
Cagun avoids the body shot from West.
A jab from West finds it's way through Cagun's defenses.
Cagun moves away from the strike by West.
Cagun slips a jab from West.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cagun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cagun.
Fred Cagun is winning the standup battle so far.
Cagun scoring well with a low kick there.
Cagun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by West.
Cagun lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
West sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cagun moves out of range of the strikes.
West takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cagun throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
Cagun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body 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!
West misses the shot to the body.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cagun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cagun was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a looping right.
Cagun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but West might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cagun has got the better of the exchanges.
Cagun misses with a head kick.
Cagun slips a jab and a cross from West.
Cagun lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Cagun counters with a body kick that stops West in his tracks momentarily.
Cagun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cagun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West tries to clinch up
and Cagun counters with an inside leg kick.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cagun.
West takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cagun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of West's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cagun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cagun moves away.
West tries to clinch but Cagun moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Cagun.
Cagun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
West misses with an uppercut.
Cagun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Cagun throws a nice inside leg kick.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West misses with a hook.
West looks to land a combination but Cagun avoids it well.
Cagun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cagun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
West is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West looks to land a right hand but Cagun moved out of range.
Cagun moves out of range as West strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West misses with a hook.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cagun lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cagun connects with a high kick.
West misses with an uppercut
and Cagun counters with a low kick, right behind West 's knee.
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West misses the shot to the body.
Cagun slips a straight right by West.
Cagun connects with an inside leg kick.
West throws a shot from downtown. Cagun moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Cagun dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cagun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from West misses
and Cagun counters with a nice kick to the body.
West throws a jab when Cagun was well out of range.
West missing with a left hand there. Cagun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cagun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
West darts in trying to clinch
and Cagun counters with a body kick that stops West in his tracks momentarily.
Cagun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cagun lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
West scores with a body shot.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cagun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West swings for the body but Cagun moves out of range.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cagun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Cagun counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West throws a shot from downtown. Cagun moves away and avoids it.
West misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cagun. That's going to slow West down.
Cagun scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Cagun.
Cagun blocks a jab.
Cagun scores with a nice body kick.
Cagun throws a head kick that West semi-blocks.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Cagun's shoulder, as Cagun tries to avoid the shot.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Cagun is just out of range.
Cagun ducks under a wild hook from West.
West takes a swing at Cagun's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cagun!
Cagun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cagun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cagun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West misses with a straight left.
Cagun moves away from the strike by West.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Cagun is just out of range.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cagun manages to avoid it.
Cagun cracks the inside of West's front leg.
Cagun feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cagun scores with a leg kick.
Cagun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Cagun connects with a solid leg kick.
West swings for the body but Cagun moves out of range.
Cagun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West throws a body punch but Cagun moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Cagun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on West if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Cagun.
Cagun walks into a jab.
West connects with a body shot that sends Cagun's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to clinch
and Cagun counters with an outside leg kick.
West misses with a looping right.
West misses with a body shot.
West stuns Cagun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cagun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cagun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cagun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Cagun lands a nice looking body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cagun.
West takes a head kick and keeps coming.
George West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Cagun lands but West takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Cagun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cagun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Cagun!
Fred Cagun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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