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SPNY 230: Danze - Rokka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes into the arena with Ace Of Spades blaring out of the sound system. Taz Brandon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson pushes Brandon up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Taz Brandon has been cut.
Brandon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Sean Robinson has been cut.
Brandon misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandon.
Robinson connects with a single shot there.
Taz Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon lands a head shot.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Brandon's ribs.
Brandon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Brandon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandon throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson throws a combination. Brandon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brandon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon misses with a wild combination.
Robinson forces Brandon back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson rushes Brandon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon misses with a straight right.
Brandon loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Brandon misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brandon controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Robinson.
Brandon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taz Brandon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Brandon.
Brandon missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandon ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
Brandon misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandon misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Brandon.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Brandon.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brandon tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Brandon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brandon struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Brandon tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brandon has time to react.
Brandon looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robinson can pounce on him.
Nice combo by Robinson! Oh, that's hurt him - Brandon falls to the canvas and Robinson follows him into side control.
Oh Brandon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson stands up.
Brandon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Brandon tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Robinson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Robinson!
A relieved looking Sean Robinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Riasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Riasco's choice of entrance music: The Mexakinz ft. Xzibit - The Wake Up Show. The key to victory for Oscar Avila has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Riasco!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riasco shoots for a takedown but Avila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riasco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Riasco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avila is trying to defend but Riasco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila tries to kick Riasco off but Riasco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Avila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riasco 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.
Avila wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riasco on the ground.
Riasco throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely.
Riasco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
Avila is trying to stand back up but Riasco is controlling him
Riasco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Avila defend it? Riasco steps over the head and cranks it - Avila is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Riasco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Riasco!
A very excited looking Santiago Riasco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koral Creyonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koral Creyonte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Collins's chin.
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koral Creyonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creyonte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Koral Creyonte has been cut.
Collins misses with a leg kick.
Creyonte punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Creyonte catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Creyonte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Creyonte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Creyonte throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Creyonte cracks Collins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creyonte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Creyonte takes one to the side of the head.
Creyonte is rocked!
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Creyonte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Creyonte's defenses.
Creyonte leaves his chin hanging out and Collins seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Creyonte crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Collins!
Steve Collins took some time post fight to say the following; 'You just got your ass whipped by an old man!'.
The defeated Koral Creyonte had this to say: 'Thanks to my teammates for helping me, this guy is really tough, I did my best and gave my all! See you later guys..'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiggins comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Chalk Jayhawk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dias momentarily.
Wiggins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggins throws a jab when Dias was well out of range.
Dias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wiggins's head backwards.
Wiggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiggins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiggins.
Wiggins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wiggins misses with a looping right.
Dias throws out a counter right but Wiggins avoids it with no problem.
Wiggins misses with a body shot.
Dias is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wiggins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias avoids the body shot from Wiggins.
Dias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias misses with a right hand
and Wiggins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggins.
Wiggins loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.
Wiggins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias.
Dias swings widly with a right hand
and Wiggins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrew Wiggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggins throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wiggins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wiggins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wiggins throws a hook to the side of Dias's head but Dias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias throws a big counter head kick but Wiggins avoids it with no problem.
Wiggins connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggins misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Wiggins's head coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias.
Wiggins lands a really nice looking cross but Dias seems unphased.
Wiggins throws a right hand that misses
and Dias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wiggins is rocked!
Dias throws an off balance right hand
and Wiggins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dias throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggins moves out of range easily.
Wiggins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wiggins misses with a low kick.
Dias steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wiggins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias has time to react.
Wiggins scores with a body shot.
Dias scores with a hook to the body. Wiggins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wiggins throws a shot from downtown. Dias moves away and avoids it.
Dias throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiggins half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiggins thumps Dias with a low kick.
Wiggins thuds his right hand into Dias's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wiggins throws a hook to the side of Dias's head but Dias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wigginss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiggins misses with a right hand
and Dias counters with a flying knee that drops Wiggins! Dias dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Dias!
During a confident post fight interview, Adolfo Dias 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus's entrance music is Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. A fine choice. Yauch has chosen Fight For Your Right To Party as his entrance music. Adam Yauch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch misses with an uppercut. Aragus saw that one coming.
Yauch is looking to clinch but Aragus is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Aragus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Yauch.
Kip Aragus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yauch avoids the body shot from Aragus.
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Aragus is just out of range.
Aragus misses with a two punch combination.
Yauch throws out a counter right but Aragus avoids it with no problem.
Yauch throws a hook but Aragus blocks it.
Aragus misses with the combination.
Yauch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aragus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aragus fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch slips under a jab.
Yauch fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Aragus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yauch throws a right hand that Aragus ducks under and follows up with a left that Aragus also avoids with ease.
Aragus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yauch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aragus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yauch throws a shot from downtown. Aragus moves away and avoids it.
Yauch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yauch avoids the body shot from Aragus.
Aragus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yauch to score with a decent uppercut.
Yauch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aragus.
Aragus throws out a leg kick but Yauch moves out of range and Aragus only half commits.
Yauch throws out a counter right but Aragus avoids it with no problem.
Yauch tried to score with a low kick but Aragus checks it.
Aragus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aragus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yauch misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Yauch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aragus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Aragus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yauch defends well and Aragus ends up having to push Yauch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragus throws a solid leg kick but Yauch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aragus.
Aragus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aragus.
Aragus tries for a takedown but Yauch circles away easily
and Yauch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aragus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aragus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aragus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYauch.
Aragus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aragus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yauch was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragus.
Yauch works Aragus's body with a nice hook.
Yauch throws a wild body kick that Aragus sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Aragus misses.
Yauch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yauch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yauch with a hook.
A cross from Yauch lands.
Aragus is rocked!
Aragus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Aragus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Aragus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus just misses with a punch to the body.
Aragus seems to have got his legs back now.
Aragus checks the leg kick.
Aragus throws a chopping leg kick but Yauch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yauch throws a leg kick that misses.
Aragus cracks Yauch with an open hand slap.
Yauch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aragus doesn't seem bothered though.
Yauch cracks Aragus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yauch walks into a straight right hand from Aragus.
Aragus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yauch.
Aragus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yauch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aragus misses with a right hand
and Yauch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aragus! Yauch lets Aragus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Yauch swings for the body but Aragus moves out of range.
Aragus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yauch.
Yauch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Aragus does it's job there.
Aragus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yauch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aragus throws a right hand that Yauch ducks under and follows up with a left that Yauch also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yauch! But no joy.
A slow jab from Yauch misses its intended target.
Aragus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yauch checks it well.
Aragus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yauch throws a head kick but Aragus moves out of range.
Yauch throws a looping overhand right but Aragus ducks down to avoid it.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aragus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yauch.
Yauch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Aragus is predictable there
and Yauch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aragus! Yauch lets Aragus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Adam Yauch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aragus throws the left hand but Yauch avoids the punch easily.
Aragus moves away from the strike by Yauch.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Yauch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aragus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aragus.
It seemed like Yauch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aragus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yauch cracks a nice hook into Aragus's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aragus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aragus wants to slow Yauch down by chopping away at his legs.
Aragus connects with a body shot that sends Yauch's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Yauch.
Yauch throws a body punch but Aragus moves out of range.
Kip Aragus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yauch checks a low kick from Aragus.
Nice defenses there by Yauch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragus misses with a body kick.
Aragus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aragus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yauch.
Aragus checks a low kick from Yauch.
Yauch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aragus gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yauch.
Yauch misses with a body punch.
Yauch lands a shoulder strike.
Aragus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yauch is defending well for now.
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yauch throws a hook to the side of Aragus's head but Aragus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yauch lands a big head kick that sends Aragus tumbling to the mat! Yauch takes a step backwards and waves Aragus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aragus fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aragus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yauch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Yauch! Aragus is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Yauch!
A relieved looking Adam Yauch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Way of The Ninja. 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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154 lbs
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150 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Sansing!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane with a nice cross.
Crane drops Sansing with a beautiful combination! Sansing stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crane is looking for the KO!
Sansing is rocked!
It looks like Alan Sansing has been cut.
Sansing circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Crane. Sansing falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichabod Crane!
A very excited looking Ichabod Crane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alan Sansing was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight's not over until my opponent tests negative for performance-enhancing drugs...and given his past history, I doubt that his system's clean.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws a right and a left that Quadros avoids nicely.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quadros.
Romanov throws a combination. Quadros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quadros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romanov defending well as Quadros loads up on a big left hand.
Quadros throws a head kick but Romanov moves out of range.
Quadros darts in trying to clinch
and Romanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Quadros lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quadros tries to counter by closing the distance.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Quadros moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Romanov blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quadros tries to counter with a clinch but Romanov shakes him off and moves away.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros lands with a straight right. Romanov didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Quadros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quadros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Quadros looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo bu Quadros just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quadros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romanov walks into a straight right hand from Quadros.
Romanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quadros.
Quadros misses with a double jab
and Romanov counters with a two punch combo.
Quadros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanov.
Romanov sets himself, and Quadros steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Quadros gets a clinch.
Quadros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romanov as Quadros tries to tie him up.
Quadros swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quadros prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Quadros leaning against his opponent.
Romanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros lands a nice looking body shot.
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quadros.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Quadros avoids them all with ease.
Romanov defending well as Quadros loads up on a big left hand.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quadros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quadros's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a push kick but Romanov slaps the foot to one side.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quadros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanov sets himself, and Quadros steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Quadros wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance.
Romanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Quadros eats them both and turns towards Romanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Quadros throws a nice looking combination but Romanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Quadros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Quadros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Quadros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quadros tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quadros.
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!
Quadros misses with a kick to the body.
Romanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quadros throws a sloppy body shot
and Quadros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quadros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Quadros jabs Romanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Quadros avoids them all with ease.
Romanov throws a body punch but Quadros moves out of range.
Quadros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quadros.
Romanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Romanov sets himself, and Quadros steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quadros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Quadros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Quadros.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quadros throws a push kick but Romanov slaps the foot to one side.
Romanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Quadros avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros scores with a kick to the body.
Romanov throws a combination. Quadros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quadros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quadros clinches with his opponent.
Quadros scores with a shot to the side of Romanov's head.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Quadros keeps him there for the moment.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quadros has him pressed against the cage.
Quadros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Quadros'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.
Romanov managing to block the knees to the body from Quadros.
A head punch on the inside from Quadros fails to land.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quadros can do to turn this around?
Quadros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanov is defending well for now.
Quadros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to break the clinch but Quadros is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quadros.
Quadros has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quadros can turn it around.
Romanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quadros is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romanov is keeping busy.
Quadros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quadros misses with an elbow over the top.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Quadros in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice left hand lands by Quadros.
Quadros scores with a shot to the side of Romanov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quadros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Quadros misses with an elbow strike.
Quadros pushes Romanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to break free.
Quadros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romanov.
Quadros pushes off an throws an elbow but Romanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quadros has him pressed against the cage.
Romanov blocks the elbow strike.
Quadros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romanov manages to break the clinch.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and Quadros moves out of range easily.
Quadros swinging wildly here.
Quadros wants to clinch.
As Quadros looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo bu Quadros just gets out of the way.
Quadros doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Quadros.
Romanov scores with a one two! Quadros had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Quadros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
A big right from Quadros misses.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Quadros.
Romanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quadros.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quadros manages to avoid it.
Quadros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Quadros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Romanov as he connects with a hook.
Romanov feints a jab promting Quadros to slip. Romanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quadros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quadros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romanov, right into the meat.
Quadros moves out of range as Romanov strikes.
Quadros tries to counter by closing the distance.
Quadros throws a sloppy head kick
and Romanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quadros drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
A short left from Quadros.
Quadros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quadros misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quadros throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quadros has him pressed against the cage.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Quadros working aggressively here.
Quadros holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quadros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quadros.
Oooooh!!! Quadros has knocked Romanov down with a huge combo! Quadros steps away and waves a wobbly Romanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Romanov is rocked!
It looks like Alexandr Romanov has been cut.
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quadros has time to react.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quadros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quadros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quadros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quadros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quadros tries to clinch up.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov misses with a body kick.
Romanov tests Quadros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Quadros avoids them all with ease.
Quadros clinches with his opponent.
Quadros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Quadros throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros lands a nice knee to the body.
Stephen Quadros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Quadros.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quadros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Quadros lands a shoulder strike.
Quadros pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Romanov breaks the clinch.
Quadros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quadros scores with a push kick.
Quadros lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romanov.
Quadros fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Romanov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros blocks a jab.
Quadros slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Quadros wants to counter the offense by Romanov and move into the clinch position.
Romanov tries to bum rush Quadros with a series of wild strikes but Quadros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov throws a combination. Quadros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romanov moves out of range as Quadros throws a body kick.
Quadros throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romanov.
Quadros fakes the leg kick and cracks Romanov in the body.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quadros takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Quadros moves into the clinch.
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Quadros has the dominant position.
Romanov tries to stall but Quadros uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quadros lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephen Quadros.
I think Quadros 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Quadros!
A relieved looking Stephen Quadros thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo comes to the cage accompanied by Yö - Likaiset Legendat. Muakbar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Haji Muakbar enters the cage!
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187 lbs
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182 lbs
29 - 19 - 2 |
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World class 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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timo Yo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Muakbar.
A telegraphed right hand from Muakbar misses the target.
Muakbar lands a head shot.
Yo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Muakbar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muakbar wants it to stay on the feet.
Yo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muakbar circles away quickly and effectively.
Muakbar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Yo ducked under it nicely.
Yo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yo works Muakbar's body with a nice hook.
Yo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muakbar lands with an uppercut that bounces Yo off the cage and back into range.
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!
Muakbar misses with a hook.
Yo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muakbar cracks Yo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muakbar misses with a takedown
and Yo counters with a nice uppercut.
Muakbar throws a looping overhand right but Yo ducks down to avoid it.
Muakbar misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo. Muakbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Muakbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo closes the distance and clinches up with Muakbar, looking for a takedown. Yo pushes Muakbar against the cage but Muakbar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yo misses with an uppercut.
Yo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muakbar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yo ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Muakbar lands a slapping body shot.
Muakbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yo was well out of range. Poor timing from Muakbar.
Yo looks to score with a jab to the body but Muakbar is just out of range.
Yo scores with a nice head shot.
Yo lands a nice hook to Muakbar's body. Muakbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muakbar has time to react.
Yo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yo is rocked!
Haji Muakbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Muakbar cracks Yo with a hook to the temple - Yo is on wobbly legs here! Muakbar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Muakbar wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haji Muakbar!
In his post fight interview, Haji Muakbar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong. Santa Cruz has chosen 50 cent P.I.M.P as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
30 - 16 - 0 |
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175 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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World class 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
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Araba Fenice in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Santa Cruz there.
Hunter walks into a straight right hand from Santa Cruz.
Hunter with a jab.
Santa Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santa Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunter.
Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santa Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Santa Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Santa Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
Santa Cruz scores with a jab. Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santa Cruz slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a hook. Santa Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Santa Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz.
Hunter misses with a jab to the body
and Santa Cruz counters with a good low kick that Hunter was not able to check.
Santa Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santa Cruz slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Hunter catches Santa Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter misses with a shot to the body
and Santa Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santa Cruz on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Santa Cruz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santa Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santa Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santa Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santa Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santa Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santa Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter stuffs the takedown attempt from Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunter counters with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz thinks about the counter body kick.
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santa Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santa Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter with a jab.
Santa Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santa Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Hunter tenderised Santa Cruz's leg. Santa Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Santa Cruz checks it.
Hunter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santa Cruz digs a good body shot into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunter.
Santa Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Hunter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santa Cruz into the cage.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Santa Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santa Cruz checks a leg kick.
Santa Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santa Cruz.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz.
Hunter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Santa Cruz
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santa Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
Santa Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunter should have avoided that one.
Santa Cruz throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santa Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter throws a jab when Santa Cruz was well out of range.
Santa Cruz misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Santa Cruz.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Santa Cruz lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santa Cruz thuds his shin into the meat of Hunter's side.
Santa Cruz throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Santa Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santa Cruz with a hook.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santa Cruz checks it well.
Santa Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santa Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunter rather than just go for the knockout.
Santa Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santa Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter scores with a spinning back kick!
Santa Cruz tries a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Santa Cruz is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
Hunter 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.
Hunter throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter works Santa Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz is out of range.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter thumps Santa Cruz with a low kick.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a hook but Santa Cruz blocks it.
Santa Cruz throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santa Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Santa Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santa Cruz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Santa Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Santa Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Santa Cruz's ribs.
Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santa Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Santa Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Hunter misses the jab.
Santa Cruz swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight right.
Santa Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunter is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick that misses
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
Hunter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Santa Cruz thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunter tests Santa Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santa Cruz throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santa Cruz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Santa Cruz.
A jab lands there for Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Santa Cruz there.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Santa Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Hunter misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Santa Cruz.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Santa Cruz misses its intended target.
Santa Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunter with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
And Santa Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Santa Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Santa Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Santa Cruz!
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rafael Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santa Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santa Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santa Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santa Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
Hunter lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
Hunter tries to clinch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Hunter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Santa Cruz.
Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santa Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Santa Cruz settles back down.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Santa Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Santa Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santa Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Santa Cruz gave a big smile as he said 'I'm a fucking beast. Been a pleasure. You best get me the god dam champ!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Danze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danze comes to the cage accompanied by Handle ur Bizness by the Mash Out Possee. Rokka has chosen Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25 - 11 - 0 |
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208 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Danze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danze shoots for a double leg takedown but Rokka sprawls well. He's pushed Danze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Danze moves away from the strike by Rokka.
Danze looks for a takedown but Rokka sprawls well.
Danze cracks Rokka with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Rokka misses.
Danze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Rokka connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rokka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Danze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Danze misses.
Danze swats away the attempt to clinch by Rokka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danze dives in and grabs Rokka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rokka pushes down on Danze's head and hops out.
Danze lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Danze misses its intended target.
Danze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danze misses with a wild combination.
Danze drops his hands momentarily and Rokka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danze checks a leg kick.
Danze connects with a crisp jab.
Danze swings widly with a right hand
and Rokka counters with a low kick, right behind Danze 's knee.
Danze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Danze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danze's sensitive parts.
Antero Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danze scores with a punch to the head.
We've been informed that Rokka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rokka.
Rokka loads up on a big right hand but Danze slips the punch.
Rokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danze. That did some damage!
Rokka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danze looks to land a right hand but Rokka moved out of range.
And Rokka responds with a good body kick, but Danze manages to step out the way in time.
Danze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rokka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Rokka.
Rokka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rokka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Danze's front leg but catches the back leg as Danze tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danze's sensitive parts.
Rokka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danze takes a step back to recover.
Rokka throws a one two combo.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rokka scores with a head kick.
Danze ducks right into an uppercut from Rokka.
Nice shot by Danze.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danze crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rokka - the referee stops the clock and Danze gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rokka. Danze manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danze throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.
Danze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokka.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rokka - that will leave a mark!
Rokka tries to score with a low kick but Danze moves his leg out of the way.
Danze tries to counter with a takedown but Rokka is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rokka.
Danze avoids the head kick by Rokka.
Rokka throws a head kick that half lands.
Rokka lands a nice hook to Danze's body. Danze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danze blocks the body kick.
Rokka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rokka slips a straight right by Danze.
Danze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rokka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rokka scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danze walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rokka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Danze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danze tries for a takedown but Rokka circles away easily
and Rokka counters with an inside leg kick.
Rokka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Danze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rokka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Danze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danze throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Danze might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Rokka both land. Nice combination.
Antero Rokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Rokka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rokka slips a straight right by Danze.
Rokka thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Rokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rokka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Danze, pushing him back against the cage.
Rokka struggles to land a body shot inside as Danze controls his hands.
Danze working aggressively here.
Danze is trying to drag Rokka to the mat but Rokka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Danze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danze will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body punch from Rokka - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rokka scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Rokka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka digs a right hand into Danze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danze's gas tank.
Danze fails to pull guard.
Rokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rokka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Rokka.
Rokka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rokka smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by Rokka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A right-left combo lands from Rokka.
Rokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danze slips a straight right by Rokka.
Rokka scores with a hook to the body. Danze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danze just misses with a punch to the body.
Rokka tests Danze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rokka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rokka sprawls and moves away.
Rokka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rokka cracks the inside of Danze's front leg.
Rokka looks for the body kick but Danze saw that one coming.
Danze sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Danze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danze. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rokka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Danze lands with an uppercut that bounces Rokka off the cage and back into range.
Danze blocks a jab.
Danze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rokka. Danze shrugs it off though.
Rokka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danze blocks a jab.
Danze swings for the body but Rokka moves out of range.
Danze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokka. That's going to slow Danze down.
Rokka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rokka lands with a good body shot.
Rokka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rokka misses with a kick to the body.
Rokka scores with a head kick. Danze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danze misses with a hook. Rokka ducked under it nicely.
Rokka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Danze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Danze lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rokka.
Rokka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rokka thuds his shin into the meat of Danze's side.
Rokka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rokka.
Rokka connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka lands with an uppercut that bounces Danze off the cage and back into range.
Danze swings for the body but Rokka moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Danze. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Danze, as that shot connected.
Danze loads up on a big right hand but Rokka slips the punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rokka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danze feinted with a counter takedown.
Danze misses with a wild combination.
Rokka scores with a sloppy right hand. Danze should have avoided that one.
Rokka throws a hook to the side of Danze's head but Danze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokka connects with a body shot.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Danze's front leg but catches the back leg as Danze tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokka thuds a left hand into Danze's body.
Rokka connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rokka.
An inside leg kick lands from Rokka.
Rokka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danze shoots in for a double leg but Rokka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danze is defended easily by Rokka.
A good leg kick by Rokka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokka, as that shot connected.
Rokka scoring well with a low kick there.
Danze misses with a straight left.
Rokka throws a front kick that sends Danze stumbling back into the cage.
Rokka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danze throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.
Danze sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rokka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokka scores with a leg kick.
Rokka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rokka moves out of range as Danze strikes.
A head kick from Rokka lands but Danze takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rokka, right into the meat.
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!
Rokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danze. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Rokka misses the target.
Danze throws a body shot but no joy.
Danze 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.
Danze blocks a head kick by Rokka.
Danze shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Danze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rokka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rokka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rokka lands a shot to the body.
Rokka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rokka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danze's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rokka throws a push kick but Danze slaps the foot to one side.
Rokka feints and then cracks Danze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danze down.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka misses the shot to the body.
Rokka leaves Danze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Danze throws a looping overhand right but Rokka ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Rokka moves out of range as Danze strikes.
Danze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka feints and then cracks Danze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danze down.
Danze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rokka to score with a decent uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rokka - that will leave a mark!
Danze shoots in for a takedown but Rokka shows good takedown defense.
Rokka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokka. That's going to slow Danze down.
Rokka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Rokka.
Rokka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rokka cracks the inside of Danze's front leg.
Rokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Danze is just out of range.
Danze moves out of range as Rokka throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka delivers a nice body kick.
No luck for Danze with that takedown attempt.
Rokka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Danze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokka.
Rokka lands with a slapping head kick.
Danze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Danze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danze throws a hook but Rokka blocks it.
Danze looks to land a left hand but Rokka moved out of range nicely.
Rokka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokka ducks right into an uppercut from Danze.
Danze thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danze shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rokka.
Danze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rokka.
Rokka lands a nice looking body shot.
Rokka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Rokka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rokka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rokka scores with a jab. Danze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danze's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Danze throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.
Danze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Rokka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Danze will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Rokka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rokka slips under a jab.
Rokka fakes the leg kick and cracks Danze in the body.
Rokka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rokka ducks under a wild hook from Danze.
Rokka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danze was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokka.
Rokka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rokka stuns Danze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danze.
Rokka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danze throws an overhand right that lands on Rokka's shoulder, as Rokka tries to avoid the shot.
Rokka counters with a body kick.
Danze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rokka. Rokka obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
A big left from Danze misses.
A jab from Danze misses.
Rokka is looking to chop away at Danze's legs.
Rokka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rokka wants to clinch up but Danze keeps it at a distance.
Rokka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danze. Danze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Danze misses with a wild body shot.
Rokka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rokka scores with a push kick.
Rokka throws a jab but it's blocked by Danze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokka connects with a high kick.
Rokka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danze.
Danze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danze attempts a counter takedown but Rokka avoids it well and moves away.
Danze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rokka tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Danze does no damage.
Rokka looks to throw the jab but Danze is out of range.
Rokka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danze missing with a left hand there. Rokka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokka misses with a lunging right hand
and Danze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rokka wants to control but Danze is keeping busy.
Danze is trying to control. Rokka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rokka has hold of Danze's hands but Danze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danze moves into full mount! Rokka won't be happy about that!
Billy Danze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danze avoids the attempt from Rokka to control.
Danze tries to control but Rokka wriggling away.
Danze is working for a guillotine from mount but Rokka frees his head quite easily.
Rokka can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Danze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Danze 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.
Rokka is refusing to be controlled, as Danze sits in half guard.
Rokka wants to get back to full guard.
Danze is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokka is pressing down on Danze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danze connects with a couple of short punches.
Rokka is rocked!
Danze scoring with some ground and pound.
Rokka is still in real trouble! Can Danze finish him?
Danze wants to pass the guard but Rokka is keeping the position.
Danze arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rokka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Danze!
Billy Danze retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Billy Danze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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