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MFN 153: Blue Hawaii PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine De La Morte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Morte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Spitfire . Antoine De La Morte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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36
185 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antoine De La Morte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De La Morte.
De La Morte stuns Nunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De La Morte defending well as Nunes loads up on a big left hand.
De La Morte throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De La Morte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De La Morte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Morte takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - De La Morte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De La Morte checks it well.
A punch combination from De La Morte misses.
Nunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De La Morte finds it's way round the side to connect with Nunes's head.
De La Morte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been hearing reports that De La Morte has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Antoine De La Morte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Morte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Morte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nunes has time to react.
De La Morte throws a right hand that misses
and Nunes counters with a low kick, right behind De La Morte 's knee.
De La Morte throws a lazy uppercut
and Nunes counters with a nice low kick that buckles De La Morte's knee momentarily.
De La Morte scores with a shot to the body.
De La Morte digs a good body shot into Nunes's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Morte misses with a jab, cross combination.
De La Morte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De La Morte misses with a left hand
and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De La Morte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De La Morte finds it's way round the side to connect with Nunes's head.
Nunes dodges the punch combination from De La Morte.
Nunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes misses with a low kick.
Antoine De La Morte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De La Morte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nunes counters with a shoot takedown. De La Morte fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Morte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes is looking to stand up but De La Morte won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to control from the top but De La Morte keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Morte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nunes drops back looking for a leg! De La Morte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Morte manages to kick Nunes off! Nunes jumps back into De La Morte's guard.
Nunes wants to control from the top but De La Morte keeps moving.
De La Morte working a defensive guard here.
De La Morte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunes defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De La Morte's guard.
De La Morte actively working from the bottom here.
Nunes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De La Morte defends it well.
De La Morte is refusing to be controlled, as Nunes sits in half guard.
Nunes is looking for a kimura but De La Morte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nunes to get the leverage.
Nunes is working for a submission of some sort.
De La Morte with the active half guard here but Nunes passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De La Morte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on De La Morte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De La Morte keeps Nunes under control for a moment.
De La Morte is trying to improve his position.
De La Morte manages to get back to half guard.
De La Morte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine De La Morte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De La Morte misses with a combination
and Nunes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De La Morte is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De La Morte. That did some damage!
De La Morte throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De La Morte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De La Morte misses with a double jab
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
De La Morte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nunes counters with a good low kick that De La Morte was not able to check.
Nunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De La Morte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Morte.
De La Morte misses with a jab, cross combination.
De La Morte blocks a leg kick.
De La Morte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nunes under the eye.
Diego Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Morte throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
De La Morte looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
De La Morte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nunes counters with a head kick. That will keep De La Morte thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Antoine De La Morte is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Morte misses with a hook.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De La Morte. That did some damage!
Nunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
De La Morte misses with an uppercut.
Nunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De La Morte pinned against the cage. De La Morte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from De La Morte misses the target.
Nunes slips under a jab from De La Morte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Morte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De La Morte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nunes - the referee stops the clock and De La Morte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nunes. De La Morte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De La Morte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
De La Morte throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes dodges the punch combination from De La Morte.
De La Morte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nunes.
De La Morte throws a combination that misses
and Nunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
De La Morte tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Morte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De La Morte throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nunes.
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Morte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De La Morte misses with a lunging right hand
so Nunes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De La Morte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nunes passes into half guard.
Nunes is trying to work for a kimura but De La Morte is defending well.
Nunes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De La Morte sees it coming and defends easily.
De La Morte trying to hold on to Nunes's head to control him but Nunes postures up.
Nunes is working for a submission of some sort.
De La Morte tries to roll over but Nunes keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is thwarting De La Morte's attempts to control the position.
De La Morte wants to control but Nunes passes into side.
Nunes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nunes is looking to take a break and control but De La Morte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Nunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De La Morte misses with a hook
and De La Morte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De La Morte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Morte.
De La Morte throws a right hand that misses
and Nunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Nunes scoring well with a low kick there.
De La Morte blocks a head kick by Nunes.
That kick from Nunes tenderised De La Morte's leg. De La Morte is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from De La Morte misses.
Nice uppercut there from De La Morte.
De La Morte throws a lazy uppercut
and Nunes counters with a nice low kick that buckles De La Morte's knee momentarily.
De La Morte misses with a jab to the body
and Nunes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nunes.
De La Morte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes tries for a kimura but De La Morte is defending well.
Nunes trying to control the action but De La Morte is working from the bottom.
De La Morte is looking for a sweep.
De La Morte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nunes's best efforts.
Nunes is looking for a kimura here.
Nunes seems to be looking for submissions.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
De La Morte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
De La Morte won't allow Nunes to pass to mount.
De La Morte is looking to improve his position.
De La Morte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nunes seems to be working for a kimura but De La Morte defends the submission attempt.
Nunes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De La Morte wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Morte is pressing down on Nunes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De La Morte looking to control.
Nunes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De La Morte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nunes tries to free his leg and advance position but De La Morte is retaining full guard.
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.
De La Morte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nunes passes into side control.
Nunes decides to stand back up. Nunes steps back and let's De La Morte get back to his feet.
De La Morte tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Morte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nunes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nunes lands a slapping body shot.
Nunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De La Morte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nunes misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Morte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nunes dives in for a single leg takedown but De La Morte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De La Morte stops a takedown attempt from Nunes.
A hook to the body from De La Morte.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nunes 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Nunes!
Our winner, Diego Nunes, 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.
The defeated Antoine De La Morte had this to say: 'Ce soir, j'ai rencontré un meilleur combattant tout en tous. J'ai essayé de mon mieux mais ce n'était pas assez bon. Je m'excuse auprès de tous mes fans pour ma performance ce soir.
And to my opponent; Congratulations man. It was a nice fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokoloff's entrance music is USS / Yin Yang. A fine choice. Cobretti has chosen White Zombie - Black Sunshine as his entrance music. 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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29
202 lbs
13 - 8 - 2 |
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27
200 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Yermolai Sokoloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcello Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sokoloff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobretti moves out of range of the body kick.
Sokoloff wants to clinch up but Cobretti keeps it at a distance.
Cobretti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokoloff's sensitive parts.
A jab from Cobretti finds it's way through Sokoloff's defenses.
Sokoloff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sokoloff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lebowski MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sokoloff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobretti moves away.
Cobretti walks into a jab.
Cobretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobretti misses with a body kick.
Sokoloff throws a lazy body kick
and Cobretti counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Cobretti misses.
Sokoloff wants to clinch up but Cobretti keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sokoloff blocks a head kick by Cobretti.
Cobretti loads up on a big right hand but Sokoloff slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokoloff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobretti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Sokoloff.
Yermolai Sokoloff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobretti moves into the clinch.
Sokoloff blocks the elbow strike.
Sokoloff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokoloff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobretti moves into the clinch.
Sokoloff taking a breather.
Sokoloff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokoloff works on Cobretti's body with a couple of short punches.
Sokoloff stalling.
Cobretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sokoloff is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cobretti tries to work over Sokoloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobretti prevents a body shot from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobretti effectively controlling the action here.
Cobretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobretti.
Cobretti misses with some punches.
Sokoloff blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobretti.
Cobretti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokoloff.
Sokoloff has had enough of the clinch but Cobretti keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Cobretti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobretti misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobretti.
Cobretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokoloff lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobretti backwards.
Sokoloff takes a shot to the head.
Cobretti throws a head punch that misses.
Cobretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobretti can't find room to land a body shot as Sokoloff controls the action.
Cobretti misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Cobretti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sokoloff misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cobretti.
Sokoloff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokoloff just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobretti looks to land a right hand but Sokoloff moved out of range.
Cobretti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sokoloff.
Cobretti throws a right and a left that Sokoloff avoids nicely.
Cobretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokoloff tries to clinch but Cobretti moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobretti has managed to clinch.
Cobretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobretti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sokoloff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sokoloff tries to clinch up
and Cobretti counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sokoloff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sokoloff throws a head kick but Cobretti moves out of range.
Cobretti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Cobretti.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokoloff misses with a low kick as Cobretti jumps back.
Sokoloff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokoloff is looking to wear down Cobretti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sokoloff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobretti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Yermolai Sokoloff has been cut.
Sokoloff looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobretti is just out of range.
Sokoloff misses with an uppercut.
Cobretti blocks a head kick by Sokoloff.
Sokoloff throws a shot from downtown. Cobretti moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff misses the shot to the body.
Sokoloff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sokoloff misses with a few strikes there.
Cobretti shoots in and bounces Sokoloff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokoloff has his foot on Cobretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cobretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Cobretti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cobretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokoloff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobretti throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sokoloff uses his free foot to push down on Cobretti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cobretti.
Cobretti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cobretti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sokoloff working the head and body with strikes.
Sokoloff thows a huge punch but Cobretti dodges it nicely.
Sokoloff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cobretti!
Sokoloff lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is looking to improve his position but Sokoloff isn't that keen on the idea.
Sokoloff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cobretti tries to hold on but Sokoloff postures up.
Cobretti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cobretti keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yermolai Sokoloff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yermolai Sokoloff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sokoloff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sokoloff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Marcello Cobretti has been cut.
Sokoloff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sokoloff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sokoloff slowing the pace effectively.
Cobretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokoloff's elbow.
Sokoloff blocks the elbow strike.
Cobretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokoloffs head.
Cobretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokoloff uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokoloff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokoloff avoiding damage as Cobretti throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cobretti on the inside.
Cobretti tries to pull guard but Sokoloff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sokoloff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff misses with a punch to the body.
Sokoloff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokoloff lands a nice elbow.
Marcello Cobretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sokoloff blocks an elbow strike.
Sokoloff works on Cobretti's body with a couple of short punches.
Sokoloff trying to stall but Cobretti improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti lands a nice uppercut.
Cobretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokoloff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokoloff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokoloff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sokoloff misses with a punch to the body.
Sokoloff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cobretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokoloff blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff lands a shot to the body.
Sokoloff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokoloff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobretti is trying to push Sokoloff away but Sokoloff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Sokoloff backwards.
Sokoloff controlling the action here for a moment.
Cobretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobretti scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sokoloff.
Cobretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokoloff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sokoloff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobretti working aggressively here.
Sokoloff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokoloff just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobretti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoloff slips a jab from Cobretti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Cobretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobretti 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Cobretti!
Marcello Cobretti gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. 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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183 lbs
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26
170 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damione Deathclaw shoots in for a double leg but Shadow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damione Deathclaw throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow counters with a stiff right hand.
Damione Deathclaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Shadow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damione Deathclaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shadow throws a hook but Damione Deathclaw avoids it easily.
Shadow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Damione Deathclaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shadow blocks a jab.
Damione Deathclaw slips a straight right by Shadow.
Damione Deathclaw misses with an uppercut
and Damione Deathclaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shadow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damione Deathclaw digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
Damione Deathclaw cracks Shadow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Damione Deathclaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Damione Deathclaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damione Deathclaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shadow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Damione Deathclaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow rushes Damione Deathclaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Damione Deathclaw managing to block the knees to the body from Shadow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Damione Deathclaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Shadow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calypso Damione Deathclaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damione Deathclaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shadow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shadow throws a jab when Damione Deathclaw was well out of range.
Bill Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damione Deathclaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damione Deathclaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shadow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Damione Deathclaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shadow throws a shot from downtown. Damione Deathclaw moves away and avoids it.
Shadow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damione Deathclaw momentarily.
It looks like Calypso Damione Deathclaw has been cut.
Damione Deathclaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shadow avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow connects with a crisp jab.
Damione Deathclaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow works the jab nicely.
Damione Deathclaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damione Deathclaw dips to his left and cracks Shadow with an uppercut!
Shadow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Damione Deathclaw cracks Shadow with a good jab.
Shadow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Damione Deathclaw looks for the body kick but Shadow saw that one coming.
Shadow is looking to clinch.
Shadow clinches up with Damione Deathclaw and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Shadow.
Damione Deathclaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Damione Deathclaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shadow after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shadow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Damione Deathclaw backwards.
Shadow trying to land knees to the body.
Shadow cracks Damione Deathclaw with a nice body shot.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damione Deathclaw being controlled against the cage.
Shadow tries to land knees in the clinch but Damione Deathclaw avoids the damage to the body.
Damione Deathclaw wants a takedown.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Shadow pushes Damione Deathclaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Damione Deathclaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shadow can turn it around.
Shadow is looking to control Damione Deathclaw's arms but Damione Deathclaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Damione Deathclaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shadow digs a right hand into Damione Deathclaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Damione Deathclaw's gas tank.
Damione Deathclaw is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Damione Deathclaw tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shadow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damione Deathclaw walks into a straight right hand from Shadow.
Shadow lands a nice looking body shot.
Shadow throws a lazy right hand but Damione Deathclaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shadow misses with a looping left.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a body shot.
Shadow loads up on a big right hand but Damione Deathclaw slips the punch.
Shadow tests Damione Deathclaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damione Deathclaw.
Shadow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Damione Deathclaw in his tracks.
Damione Deathclaw slips a jab from Shadow.
Damione Deathclaw shoots for a takedown but Shadow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calypso Damione Deathclaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shadow tries to clinch up but Damione Deathclaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Shadow tries to clinch but Damione Deathclaw is having none of it.
Damione Deathclaw drops Shadow with a left and a right! Oh, Shadow is hurt - Damione Deathclaw dives into side control looking to finish!
Shadow is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Damione Deathclaw scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Shadow is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Damione Deathclaw can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killin Spight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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153 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killin Spight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zietsch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zietsch misses with a head kick.
Spight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zietsch throws a lazy right hand but Spight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Spight.
Spight looks to score with a jab to the body but Zietsch is just out of range.
Spight checks a leg kick nicely.
Zietsch looks to throw a body kick
and Spight counters with a body kick that stops Zietsch in his tracks momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Spight as Zietsch shoots in.
Spight avoids the head kick by Zietsch.
Zietsch throws a series of punches but Spight moves out of range.
Spight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zietsch's head.
It looks like Marc Zietsch has been cut.
Zietsch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spight!
Zietsch 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.
Spight throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zietsch motions for Spight to come forward. Zietsch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zietsch misses with a body shot.
Killin Spight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spight tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spight. Zietsch shrugs it off though.
Zietsch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spight tries to work over Zietsch's front leg with a kick but Zietsch checks it.
Zietsch lunges at Spight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spight's hand.
Zietsch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Zietsch
and Spight counters with a straight right hand.
Spight connects with a leg kick. Zietsch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zietsch is looking to land body kicks.
Zietsch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spight is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zietsch throws a body punch but Spight moves out of range.
Zietsch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spight tries to close the distance and clinch but Zietsch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zietsch lands with a good body shot.
Zietsch scores with a hook to the body. Spight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zietsch cracks Spight with a good jab.
Zietsch misses with a hook. Spight ducked under it nicely.
Spight with a nice cross.
Zietsch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spight sprawls well. Spight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zietsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Zietsch 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.
Spight pounces like a tiger and cracks Zietsch with a vicious hook! Zietsch is down but not out! Spight follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Killin Spight!
Killin Spight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haigh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against . Romero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lords Of Salem . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh throws a body shot but no joy.
Haigh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haigh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Haigh misses with an uppercut
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haigh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haigh stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haigh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Haigh 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.
Romero 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Haigh from controlling successfully.
Haigh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Romero wants to sweep here but Haigh controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym inform us that Romero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh looking to pass the guard.
Haigh trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero has his foot on Haigh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haigh works his way back into a safe position though.
Haigh wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haigh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haigh is really struggling to control Romero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Haigh tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haigh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haigh is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haigh. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Haigh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haigh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero blocks a head kick by Haigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Haigh dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Haigh passes into half guard.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well.
Still in half guard, Haigh seems content to control.
Haigh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haigh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Haigh eventually gives up the hold.
Romero trying to control but Haigh postures up.
Romero tries to roll over but Haigh keeps him under control.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is looking to sweep but instead, Haigh has passed into half guard.
Romero is pressing down on Haigh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haigh is stalling in the full guard.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero wants to control from the top but Haigh keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Haigh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romero thuds his right hand into Haigh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haigh cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haigh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Haigh is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haigh falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Haigh connects with the punch.
Romero tests Haigh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
John Haigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Romero.
Haigh is rocked!
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haigh misses with a left hand
and Romero rattles Haigh with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Haigh tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Romero dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Haigh stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, John Haigh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov comes to the cage accompanied by 7B - Young Winds. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
144 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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26
140 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
Tutov misses with a head kick.
Grecko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grecko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donk. Tutov catches Grecko right on the button with a cross.
Tutov stuffs the takedown attempt from Grecko. Grecko gets slowly back to his feet.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tutov scores with a jab to the body.
Grecko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov throws a leg kick
and Grecko counters with a single leg into guard. Tutov didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutov keeping moving, preventing Grecko from controlling successfully.
Grecko looking to sit in guard and control but Tutov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grecko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grecko trying to control the position.
Grecko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tutov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grecko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grecko keeping full guard, as Tutov tries to pass.
Tutov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tutov wants to pass to mount but Grecko is defending the position.
Grecko is looking for a sweep. Tutov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grecko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tutov thows a huge punch but Grecko dodges it nicely.
Tutov 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.
Grecko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grecko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tutov throwing strikes but missing.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Grecko keeps moving.
Tutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Grecko is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tutov postures up in Grecko's guard and throws a big left but Grecko blocks it.
Tutov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko working a defensive guard here.
Grecko keeping moving, preventing Tutov from controlling successfully.
Grecko pulls Tutov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grecko misses the body punch
and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grecko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tutov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grecko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tutov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tutov is looking to work some ground and pound but Grecko has wrist control.
Grecko trying to keep a closed guard but Tutov is proving a slippery customer.
Tutov throws a strike but Grecko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grecko connects with a couple of short punches.
Grecko connects with a couple of short punches.
Tutov controls Grecko momentarily but Grecko frees himself.
Grecko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grecko trying to control but Tutov is working from the bottom.
Tutov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
That's time! Tutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tutov scores with a head kick.
Grecko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tutov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tutov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grecko momentarily.
Tutov takes a swing at Grecko's ribcage but misses.
Tutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grecko counters with a right hand to the body.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grecko lands a glancing blow to the side of Tutov's head.
Tutov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tutov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Grecko.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grecko drops his hands momentarily and Tutov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Grecko moved out of range.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Tutov.
Tutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grecko can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Grecko is out of range.
Grecko clinches with his opponent.
Tutov tries to pull guard but Grecko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tutov drops back down to his feet.
Tutov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grecko walks away with a smile on his face. Tutov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grecko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grecko tries to clinch but Tutov moves out of range.
Jab by Tutov.
Tutov lands an overhand right.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Grecko misses with an uppercut.
Grecko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tutov takes a shot to the head.
Tutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutov can't find room to land a body shot as Grecko controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutov tries to work over Grecko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grecko misses with a punch on the inside.
Grecko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Grecko.
Grecko blocks an uppercut.
Tutov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tutov tries to work over Grecko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tutov throws a lazy head kick
and Grecko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Grecko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Grecko moved out of range.
Grecko cracks the inside of Tutov's front leg.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Andrey Tutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Grecko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Grecko.
Tutov throws a hook but Grecko avoids it easily.
Grecko lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tutov. Those never looked like landing.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grecko moves away.
Grecko ducks right into an uppercut from Tutov.
Grecko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grecko.
Crunch! Grecko slams his shin into Tutov's torso.
Grecko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tutov circles away.
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tutov is looking to score with low kicks.
Grecko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grecko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tutov is trying to defend but Grecko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grecko is thwarting Tutov's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Tutov is looking to improve his position.
Tutov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grecko.
Tutov is trying to hold Grecko in close to prevent damage but Grecko has managed to pass into half guard.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Grecko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Grecko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tutov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grecko.
Grecko misses with a low kick as Tutov jumps back.
Tutov missing with a left hand there. Grecko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Grecko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Grecko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tutov rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Grecko misses.
Grecko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutov throws a poor cross that misses
and Grecko counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grecko loads up on a big right hand but Tutov slips the punch.
A jab from Grecko misses.
A good leg kick by Grecko.
Tutov avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Tutov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grecko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grecko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutov.
Grecko goes for a double leg but Tutov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tutov continues to drive forward.
Tutov tries to pull guard but Grecko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tutov drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Grecko.
A nice left hand lands by Tutov.
Tutov decides to pull guard.
Grecko wants to control from the top but Tutov keeps moving.
Grecko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grecko throwing strikes from guard but Tutov blocks nicely.
Tutov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko connects with a couple of short punches.
Grecko forces his way into half guard.
Tutov trying to control but Grecko postures up.
Grecko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grecko wants to control but Tutov is keeping him busy.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grecko is thwarting Tutov's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tutov walks into a jab.
Tutov throws a head kick but Grecko moves out of range.
Tutov connects with the punch.
Grecko throws out a leg kick but Tutov moves out of range and Grecko only half commits.
Tutov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grecko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grecko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutov swings widly with a right hand
and Grecko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grecko trying to control from Tutov's half guard. Tutov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov wants to free his trapped foot but Grecko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grecko looking for submissions off his back.
Tutov is working for a kimura but Grecko is defending it quite comfortably.
Tutov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grecko is looking to control Tutov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grecko avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Grecko.
I think Grecko 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think State might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Die for Metal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer blocks a low kick nicely.
State scoring well with a low kick there.
State slips a jab from Klinkhammer.
State fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
State throws a low kick but Klinkhammer moves out of range easily.
Klinkhammer misses the shot to the body.
That kick from State tenderised Klinkhammer's leg. Klinkhammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klinkhammer avoids the body shot from State.
State misses with a straight left.
State misses with a low kick.
State has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Klinkhammer looks to throw the jab but State is out of range.
State avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
State lands a head kick!
It looks like Roberto Klinkhammer has been cut.
State misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klinkhammer misses with a left hand
and State counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klinkhammer 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.
State tries to free his leg and advance position but Klinkhammer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
State throwing strikes from guard but Klinkhammer blocks nicely.
State 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.
Klinkhammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klinkhammer working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
State won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Klinkhammer is trying to keep State in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
State looks to score with a jab to the body but Klinkhammer is just out of range.
State misses with a hook. Klinkhammer ducked under it nicely.
Klinkhammer misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Klinkhammer as he connects with a hook.
State walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klinkhammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State tries a low kick but Klinkhammer avoids it.
State lands a jab to the nose.
State drops his hands momentarily and Klinkhammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klinkhammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
State slips under a jab.
State misses with a leg kick
and Klinkhammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klinkhammer throws a low kick but State avoids it.
Klinkhammer lands with a cross.
Klinkhammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Klinkhammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
State connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
State waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klinkhammer.
State throws out a powerful jab.
Klinkhammer drops State with a beautiful combination! State stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Klinkhammer is looking for the KO!
It looks like Police State has been cut.
Klinkhammer throws a head kick that misses.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klinkhammer.
State throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
State misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klinkhammer throws a right and a left that State avoids nicely.
State thows a leg kick but Klinkhammer checks it
enabling Klinkhammer to counter with a crisp jab.
State lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klinkhammer will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Klinkhammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
State throws a body punch but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by State.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer ducks under a wild hook from State.
State closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Klinkhammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
State takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klinkhammer looks to land a combination but State avoids it well.
Klinkhammer connects with a right hand. State shakes it off.
Klinkhammer misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Klinkhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klinkhammer slips a jab and a cross from State.
Klinkhammer misses with a hook.
State waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State scores with a leg kick.
State misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klinkhammer. That did some damage!
Klinkhammer throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
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 Police State will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klinkhammer throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
Klinkhammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from State.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klinkhammer. State does a little dance to reset his feet.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klinkhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
A leg kick checked by State.
State throws a body punch but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberto Klinkhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
State misses the shot to the body.
State clobbers Klinkhammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
State tries a low kick but Klinkhammer avoids it.
A low kick from Klinkhammer is predictable there
and State counters with a single leg into guard. Klinkhammer didn't expect that.
State throwing strikes but missing.
Klinkhammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
State trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klinkhammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but Klinkhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klinkhammer controls State momentarily but State frees himself.
Klinkhammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from State.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klinkhammer staying out of range there.
State feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klinkhammer's calf.
Klinkhammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by State.
Nice straight punches there by State. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of State.
Klinkhammer throws a wild body kick that State sees coming a mile off.
Klinkhammer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from State. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State takes one to the chin there.
Klinkhammer misses with an uppercut. State saw that one coming.
A jab from Klinkhammer misses.
Klinkhammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Klinkhammer throws out a loose jab but State uses good head movement to avoid it.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
State moves out of range as Klinkhammer strikes.
State just misses with a punch to the body.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klinkhammer misses with a looping right.
Klinkhammer takes one to the chin there.
Klinkhammer 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!
State lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Klinkhammer up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs State from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Klinkhammer's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Police State!
Police State retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Police State 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes into the arena with Bloodsport - Fight to Survive blaring out of the sound system. Moribe has chosen Ab-Soul - Ride Slow as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moribe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moribe scores with a nice head shot.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux lands the left hand.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moribe defends it nicely.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Dux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moribe is out of range and Dux settles back down.
Moribe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moribe's head.
Moribe lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moribe wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moribe.
Moribe has managed to clinch.
Moribe misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Moribe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moribe.
Moribe looking to slow down the pace here.
Dux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moribe working aggressively here.
Moribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moribe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moribe blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moribe.
Moribe working aggressively here.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Moribe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dux 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dux, as that shot connected.
Dux throws a leg kick
and Moribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux misses with a kick to the body
and Moribe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moribe.
Dux blocks a head kick by Moribe.
Moribe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dux. Dux obviously looking to wear him down.
Moribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Moribe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moribe throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux is looking to slow Moribe down with leg kicks.
Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a looping right.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Moribe.
Dux shoots in but Moribe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Moribe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moribe avoids the head kick by Dux.
An inside leg kick from Dux misses.
Moribe has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Crunch! Moribe slams his shin into Dux's torso.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Moribe.
Moribe punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moribe. That's going to slow Dux down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a hook.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Dux.
A low kick from Dux misses
and Moribe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Moribe.
Moribe gets through Dux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moribe lands a nice uppercut.
Moribe stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moribe.
Moribe moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Moribe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moribe misses with a body punch.
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Moribe moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Moribe.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe 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.
Moribe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
Moribe is looking to slow Dux down with leg kicks.
Moribe throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moribe moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Dux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moribe.
Moribe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dux 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.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dux will feel that in the morning.
Dux motions for Moribe to come forward. Dux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe lands a jab to the head.
Moribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dux will feel that in the morning.
Dux misses the shot to the body.
Moribe lunges at Dux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dux's hand.
Moribe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
Moribe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moribe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dux is rocked!
Dux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moribe throws the kick towards the body but Dux avoids it.
Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moribe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moribe defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe connects with a right hand. Dux shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe throws a leg kick which misses Dux's front leg but catches the back leg as Dux tries to avoid it.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moribe's waist but Moribe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Dux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moribe has managed to clinch.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dux.
Moribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dux is trying to break the clinch but Moribe is controlling him.
Moribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moribe working aggressively here.
Dux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moribe is not content to let Dux control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moribe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe is looking to reverse the position.
Moribe is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moribe's legs.
Moribe struggling a bit here.
Moribe manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moribe defending well though.
Moribe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dux 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.
Moribe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moribe trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moribe holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moribe tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moribe to the ground. Moribe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dux's calf.
Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Moribe shows good takedown defense.
Moribe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moribe checks a leg kick.
Dux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Azusa Moribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Moribe there.
Moribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moribe avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moribe darts in trying to clinch
and Dux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moribe slips under a jab from Dux.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Moribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Dux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moribe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
Moribe regains half guard, as Dux was trying to land strikes.
Moribe controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to control. Moribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moribe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Moribe is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux looks to land a strike but Moribe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moribe looking to control.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Moribe is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moribe jabs Dux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moribe misses with a looping right.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Moribe.
Moribe lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.
Dux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Dux.
Dux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moribe, right into the meat.
Azusa Moribe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moribe lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moribe circles away.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Moribe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moribe.
Moribe connects with a right hand. Dux shakes it off.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Dux throws a series of punches but Moribe avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Moribe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azusa Moribe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moribe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
After winning the bout, Azusa Moribe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef comes to the cage accompanied by Raekwon - Wu-Gambinos. 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from The Chef misses the target.
The Chef throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Chef.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitzlsperger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Chef fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Chef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hitzlsperger misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from The Chef misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Hitzlsperger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger moves out of range as The Chef throws a body kick.
The Chef just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that The Chef has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hitzlsperger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Chef has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hitzlsperger lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef cracks Hitzlsperger with a good jab.
The Chef connects with a leg kick. Hitzlsperger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Chef moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick that misses.
The Chef getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for The Chef. That snapped Hitzlsperger's head back.
The Chef lands a head kick. Hitzlsperger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hitzlsperger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Chef takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hitzlsperger misses with a combination
letting The Chef counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Chef just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick but The Chef sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger misses with a low kick.
The Chef throws a head kick that misses.
Hitzlsperger misses with a double jab.
Hitzlsperger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick
and The Chef holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hitzlsperger lands an uppercut.
The Chef displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hitzlsperger up against the cage.
Hitzlsperger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitzlsperger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitzlsperger manages to break the clinch.
The Chef tries to clinch but Hitzlsperger is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitzlsperger has time to react.
The Chef throws a head kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitzlsperger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Chef misses with a hook
and Hitzlsperger counters with a left to the body.
The Chef tests Hitzlsperger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses
and The Chef counters by moving into the clinch.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger tries to throw a body punch but The Chef avoids it by throwing Hitzlsperger back against the cage.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
Hitzlsperger misses with some punches.
The Chef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitzlsperger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Chef tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing The Chef back against the cage.
The Chef's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitzlsperger takes a shot to the head.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Chef throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitzlspergers head.
The Chef misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitzlsperger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger works on The Chef's body with a couple of short punches.
The Chef pushes Hitzlsperger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
The Chef presses Hitzlsperger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitzlsperger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitzlsperger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitzlsperger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hitzlsperger manages to end up in side control.
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 Raekwon The Chef 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.
Hitzlsperger throws a big shot that misses.
The Chef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Chef cracks Hitzlsperger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Chef throws a low kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by The Chef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Chef delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitzlsperger. The Chef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitzlsperger thumps The Chef with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger swinging wildly here.
Hitzlsperger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Chef misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Chef throws a leg kick that misses.
The Chef lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitzlsperger off the cage and back into range.
The Chef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hitzlsperger.
The Chef blocks the body kick.
The Chef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitzlsperger.
Raekwon The Chef is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitzlsperger catches The Chef with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Chef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitzlsperger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Chef's calf.
Hitzlsperger throws an overhand right that lands on The Chef's shoulder, as The Chef tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Chef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Chef lands a head shot.
The Chef jabs Hitzlsperger right on the nose. Hitzlsperger blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef ducks right into an uppercut from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from The Chef misses.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice hook to The Chef's body. The Chef takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Chef stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitzlsperger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Chef cracks the inside of Hitzlsperger's front leg.
The Chef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hitzlsperger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Chef tries to clinch up but Hitzlsperger circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from The Chef misses.
Hitzlsperger misses with a low kick.
Hitzlsperger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Chef avoids the head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Chef looks to land a right hand but Hitzlsperger moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot
and The Chef counters with a low kick, right behind Hitzlsperger 's knee.
Hitzlsperger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Hitzlsperger as he checks the leg kick.
The Chef thuds his shin into the meat of Hitzlsperger's side.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Chef manages to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Chef checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hitzlsperger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Chef at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitzlsperger just misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef's corner calls for a 1-2. The Chef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitzlsperger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Udo Hitzlsperger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Hitzlsperger's shoulder, as Hitzlsperger tries to avoid the shot.
Hitzlsperger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Chef doesn't seem bothered though.
Hitzlsperger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitzlsperger blocks a low kick nicely.
Hitzlsperger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Chef gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Chef turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Chef throws a leg kick which misses Hitzlsperger's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitzlsperger tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hitzlsperger punishes The Chef's body with a nice straight punch.
The Chef attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Chef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitzlsperger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger connects with a high kick.
Hitzlsperger lands a head kick that stumbles The Chef and the fighters go to the mat.
The Chef is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Chef has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oh The Chef is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Chef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Chef seems to have got his legs back now.
Hitzlsperger wants to control from the top but The Chef keeps moving.
Hitzlsperger throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef looking to control.
Hitzlsperger won't allow The Chef to sweep him here.
The Chef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Chef has control of Hitzlsperger's left arm, preventing Hitzlsperger from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hitzlsperger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef throws a push kick but Hitzlsperger slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Chef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitzlsperger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Chef misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a series of punches but The Chef moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick but The Chef moves out of range.
Raekwon The Chef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Chef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitzlsperger.
A shot to the liver by The Chef. Beautiful body shot.
Hitzlsperger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Chef moves away.
The Chef throws out a leg kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range and The Chef only half commits.
A head kick by Hitzlsperger misses
and The Chef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitzlsperger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitzlsperger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook but The Chef avoids it easily.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick which misses The Chef's front leg but catches the back leg as The Chef tries to avoid it.
Hitzlsperger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the body
letting The Chef counter with a right hand.
The Chef lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Chef throws a wild body kick that Hitzlsperger sees coming a mile off.
Hitzlsperger with a nice cross.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick that misses.
The Chef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitzlsperger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Hitzlsperger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitzlsperger 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Udo Hitzlsperger!
During a confident post fight interview, Udo Hitzlsperger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Raekwon The Chef stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's a fight. 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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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Nir Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa is looking to land body kicks.
Sosa scores with a jab.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sosa.
Thory checks the leg kick.
Thory looks to throw a body kick
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thory looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sosa is one step ahead there.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sosa trying to control but Thory is working from the bottom.
Sosa stopping the sweep attempt from Thory.
Sosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thory's head.
Sosa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thory manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Thory won't allow Sosa to sweep him here.
Sosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thory 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking to sit in guard and control but Thory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sosa looking to control.
Thory showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sosa trying to keep a closed guard but Thory is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sosa holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thory slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thory misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thory is looking to take a break and control but Sosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Thory stalls from top position.
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.
Thory is continuing to stall.
Thory is looking to take a break and control but Sosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sosa tries to buck Thory off but Thory is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sosa is holding Thory down, trying to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thory lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thory is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sosa's half guard.
Sosa is looking to control Thory's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sosa avoid being mounted?
Thory wants to take a breather but Sosa is having none of it.
Thory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sosa 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.
Sosa is pulling down on Thory's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosa, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thory passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Thory seems content to control.
Thory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sosa trying to control the position.
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.
Thory's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Thory swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Thory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Thory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thory scores with a jab to the body.
Thory slaps away a takedown attempt from Sosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sosa throws a hook but Thory blocks it.
Thory shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thory was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thory working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory taking a breather here.
Sosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Sosa tries to buck Thory off but Thory is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thory landing strikes.
Sosa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thory's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sosa tries to get to full guard but Thory has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Thory seems content to control.
Let's hope that Thory 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.
The adventures of Thory the control monster continue. Boring.
Thory trying to pass the guard but Sosa defending well.
Sosa controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sosa gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thory moves out of range of the body kick from Sosa.
A bone on bone clash there as Thory blocks the leg kick.
Sosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sosa lands a jab to the nose.
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thory missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thory sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosa somewhat.
Sosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Thory tries to sprawl out of it but Sosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory connects with a body shot that sends Sosa's belly button to the back.
Thory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sosa. Sosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Sosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sosa walks into a straight right hand from Thory.
A telegraphed right hand from Sosa misses the target.
Sosa darts in looking for a takedown but Thory gets double underhooks and turns Sosa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nir Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sosa is leaning against Thory and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thory misses with a punch to the body.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
A body shot lands from Sosa.
Thory lands with a left to the head.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Thory tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Thory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Thory.
Thory blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa prevents Thory from breaking the clinch.
Thory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sosa or not.
Sosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Thory misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Thory as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Sosa.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thory lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Thory.
Thory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Thory cracks Sosa with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Thory wants to take the fight to the mat but Sosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sosa presses Thory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sosa lands an uppercut.
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a low kick, looking for Thory's leg but Thory calmly moves out of range.
Sosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sosa looks to land a body kick but Thory moved away.
Thory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sosa throws a wild body kick that Thory sees coming a mile off.
Sosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thory tries to avoid it but Sosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thory to the ground. Thory escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thory connects with a body shot that sends Sosa's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Thory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory scoring well with a low kick there.
Thory lands with a shot to the body.
Thory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sosa on the side of the head.
Thory lands a leg kick that knocks Sosa off balance momentarily.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thory.
Thory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thory is able to avoid easily.
Sosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thory lands a jab to the nose.
Thory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thory swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa throws a leg kick but Thory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Thory.
Sosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Thory. No joy for Sosa on that attempt.
Thory looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thory scores with a jab. Sosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sosa throws a leg kick but Thory checks it.
Sosa scores with the left hand. Thory knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Sosa misses its intended target.
Thory throws a body punch but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Thory's head but Thory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thory misses with a shot to the body
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thory is looking to regain half guard here but Sosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Sosa working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thory is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thory slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sosa throwing strikes from guard but Thory blocks nicely.
Thory had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sosa defends it easily.
Thory keeping moving, preventing Sosa from controlling successfully.
Vic Thory has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Sosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sosa. Thory shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Sosa is predictable there
and Thory counters with a thumping low kick.
Sosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thory takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thory throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Thory cracks Sosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vic Thory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sosa in his tracks.
Sosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thory to score with a decent uppercut.
Sosa motions for Thory to come forward. Sosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thory is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Sosa. Beautiful body shot.
Thory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thory throws a good cross that connects.
Thory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sosa checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vic Thory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Thory.
Sosa defending well as Thory loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thory takes a step back to recover.
Sosa misses with an uppercut. Thory saw that one coming.
Thory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa throws a solid leg kick but Thory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sosa.
A jab from Thory misses.
Sosa misses with an uppercut
and Thory counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thory working his ground and pound in the gym.
Thory controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thory stays in close to Sosa's body and controls the position.
Thory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thory is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thory is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Thory leaves Sosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Thory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Sosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thory avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Good work by Thory as he checks the leg kick.
Thory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sosa has his takedown stuffed
and Thory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory checks a low kick from Sosa.
Jab by Thory.
Sosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thory counters with a good, hard body kick but Sosa shrugs it off.
Thory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Thory finds it's target.
Thory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sosa momentarily.
Sosa throws a chopping leg kick but Thory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thory scores with a hook.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thory manages to avoid it.
Sosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sosa is looking to clinch but Thory is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thory.
Sosa delivers a nice body kick.
Sosa tries to land a front kick but Thory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Thory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thory swings widly with a right hand
and Sosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sosa.
Thory throws an elbow that misses.
Sosa taking a breather.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Thory.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thory wants to take the fight to the mat but Sosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thory's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thory as Sosa tries to tie him up.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Thory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
Vic Thory is the new middleweight champion!
Vic Thory took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm glad i got my belt back! Last time we fought i had a bad day but i always knew i was still the champ. Thank you all for your support.'.
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