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NEX Hilo 18: New Year's Party PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kadek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Pollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kadek comes to the cage accompanied by Polyester Embassy - "Orange Is Yellow. Pollo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feel the boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Kadek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Pollo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollo misses with a two punch combination.
Kadek avoids the body shot from Pollo.
Kadek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pollo clobbers Kadek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Adam Kadek has been cut.
Kadek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Pollo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Pollo.
Kadek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pollo.
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!
Pollo throws a series of punches but Kadek avoids them all with ease.
Pollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Pollo.
Pollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollo throws a series of punches but Kadek avoids them all with ease.
Kadek is looking to clinch.
Pollo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadek shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollo tries to sprawl out of it but Kadek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pollo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kadek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollo.
Pollo jabs Kadek right on the nose. Kadek blinks but takes it well.
Pollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kadek.
Pollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadek is just out of range.
Kadek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pollo scores with a hook.
Kadek avoids the body shot from Pollo.
Pollo throws a lazy right hand but Kadek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kadek attempts a counter takedown but Pollo avoids it well and moves away.
Pollo misses with the combination.
Kadek shoots in looking for a takedown but Pollo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kadek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kadek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marco Pollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollo lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollo misses with a double jab.
Kadek misses with a double jab.
Pollo connects with a crisp jab.
Kadek needs to keep his hands up - Pollo had a free shot at his head there.
Pollo lands with a nice body punch.
Pollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadek throws a big counter combination but Pollo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pollo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kadek avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Pollo misses.
A slow jab from Pollo misses its intended target.
Kadek attempts a counter takedown but Pollo avoids it well and moves away.
Pollo lands a jab to Kadek's midsection.
Pollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollo stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadek shoots in for a double leg but Pollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pollo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kadek goes for a double leg but Pollo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pollo continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollo. Kadek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pollo duly obliges.
Pollo shoots in for a takedown but Kadek shows good takedown defense.
Pollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kadek moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Pollo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pollo.
Pollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollo misses with a wild combination.
Kadek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pollo but Pollo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kadek dodges the punch combination from Pollo.
Kadek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pollo connects with a body shot that sends Kadek's belly button to the back.
Pollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kadek.
Pollo throws a lazy right hand but Kadek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Pollo misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Pollo. Those never looked like landing.
Pollo misses with a straight right.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kadek. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kadek goes for a double leg but Pollo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pollo continues to drive forward.
Kadek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Pollo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kadek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pollo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kadek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kadek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pollo scores with a jab.
Marco Pollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kadek has a takedown stuffed.
Pollo misses with a wild combination.
Pollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollo looks to land a right hand but Kadek moved out of range.
Pollo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollo throws a right and a left that Kadek avoids nicely.
Marco Pollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadek tries to clinch but Pollo is having none of it.
Pollo with a jab.
Pollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kadek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadek slips a jab and a cross from Pollo.
Kadek dives in and grabs Pollo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollo pushes down on Kadek's head and hops out.
Pollo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kadek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pollo throws a nice looking combination but Kadek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadek moves away.
Pollo feints a jab promting Kadek to slip. Pollo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kadek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adam Kadek's cut is getting worse.
Kadek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pollo is fending him off so far but Kadek persists. Nope, Pollo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kadek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pollo throws a right and a left that Kadek avoids nicely.
Pollo misses with the combination.
Pollo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kadek has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadek jumps guard and drags Pollo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadek working a defensive guard here.
Kadek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pollo defends well.
Kadek throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pollo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kadek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kadek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kadek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pollo wants to pass the guard but Kadek is keeping the position.
Pollo wants to control from the top but Kadek keeps moving.
Pollo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pollo looking to pass the guard.
Kadek looking for a guillotine here but Pollo defends easily.
Pollo trying to control but Kadek is working from the bottom.
Pollo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadek striking from the bottom here.
Pollo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kadek is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pollo rolls with it to try and escape but Kadek cranks on the arm and Pollo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Kadek!
After winning the bout, Adam Kadek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralek Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Case Delarosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delarosa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AWOLNATION - Sail. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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17
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralek Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Case Delarosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delarosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Baco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Delarosa.
Baco lands a head kick!
Baco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baco throws a head kick that Delarosa semi-blocks.
The fighters circle, before Baco throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Delarosa's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Baco lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ralek Baco!
The defeated Case Delarosa had this to say: 'I would like to thank my fans first and for most and i will come back stronger and better'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stone Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stone Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Evans!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cold is in Evans's guard.
Cold drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Evans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cold has Evans in his guard.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Cold controlling the position.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Cold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cold looking to control.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cold has Evans pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cold tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cold misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cold defends it well.
Cold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Cold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Cold didn't expect that.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Cold has wrist control.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Cold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evans postures up.
Cold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans postures up in Cold's guard and throws a big left but Cold blocks it.
Cold is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cold shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Cold trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Cold is fighting to break Evans's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evans is working an open guard so Cold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face as Cold controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold swings around for an armbar but Evans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cold's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stone Cold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Cold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Cold shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Stone Cold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cold thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stone Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cold tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cold.
Cold seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Cold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Cold is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Cold is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans trying to hold on to Cold's head to control him but Cold postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Cold shows good takedown defense.
Cold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans wants to control but Cold is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cold stands up from half guard.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cold.
Cold trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
Evans gets back to half guard.
Cold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Cold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cold shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Cold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stone Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Cold sits in half guard.
Evans trying to hold on to Cold's head to control him but Cold postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cold feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Cold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cold wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working an open guard so Cold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Evans to the ground. Cold is now in Evans's guard.
Cold decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Cold persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cold.
Evans looks for a takedown but Cold sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold fails to land the takedown.
Evans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans wants to control but Cold postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evans trying to hold on to Cold's head to control him but Cold postures up.
Cold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Cold postures up.
Cold controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cold seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stone Cold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Cold!
Stone Cold made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Where's the beer?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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217 lbs
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218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuji Nagata!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagata tries to avoid it but Bear manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagata to the ground. Nagata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagata throws a head kick that misses.
Bear feinted with a counter takedown.
Nagata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bear pushes Nagata up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nagata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nagata tries a knee to the head but Bear blocks it.
Nagata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata looking to stall.
Nagata is trying to maintain a safe position but Bear gets an underhook and turns Nagata into the cage.
Nagata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bear is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagata stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagata obliges.
Nagata lands a knee to the body.
Nagata misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Bear has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nagata lands a nice knee to the body.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Nagata lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagata lands a nice knee to the body.
Nagata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Nagata scores a nice knee to the body.
Nagata landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bobby Bear has been cut.
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!
Nagata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Nagata digs a right hand underneath Bear's ribcage. Bear let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagata lands a left hand.
Nagata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagata obliges.
Nagata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nagata prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagata working Bear over with knees to the body.
Nagata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nagata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Nagata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nagata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata is trying to stall.
Bear looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nagata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nagata.
Nagata is looking to control Bear's arms but Bear gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagata has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagata.
Nagata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagata.
Nagata unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Nagata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bear drags the fight down to the ground.
Nagata wants to stand but Bear is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nagata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bear works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear working a defensive guard here.
Bear is really struggling to control Nagata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bear is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuji Nagata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bear's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nagata lands a right hook to the body.
Nagata stuffs the takedown.
Nagata drops Bear with a right and a left! Nagata comes rushing in but Bear regains his composure and manages to keep Nagata in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
Nagata pushes down on Bear's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bear is pressing down on Nagata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear is trying to keep Nagata in close.
Nagata distracts Bear with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Nagata's legs - danger averted.
Nagata wants to reverse the position here. Bear has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nagata is forced to tap! Nagata looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bobby Bear!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apidej Sit Hirun will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko backing away here, and Sit Hirun unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sit Hirun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sit Hirun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sit Hirun scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sit Hirun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sit Hirun circles away.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sit Hirun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sit Hirun tries to escape but Emelianenko is in control.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sit Hirun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emelianenko scores with punches from side control.
Emelianenko is working to tighten his grip on Sit Hirun's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sit Hirun has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Emelianenko is really squeezing tight and eventually Sit Hirun passes out! Emelianenko breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Emelianenko!
Alexander Emelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Heitannan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Heitannan and The Shadow. Shadow has chosen Scandal / Shunkan Sentimental as his entrance music. The key to victory for Viggo Heitannan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viggo Heitannan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heitannan lands a jab to Shadow's midsection.
Shadow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heitannan back to the cage. Shadow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shadow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shadow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heitannan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heitannan just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heitannan misses with a leg kick.
Heitannan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shadow back to the cage. Heitannan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like The Shadow has been cut.
Heitannan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shadow takes a swing at Heitannan's ribcage but misses.
Shadow misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heitannan walks into a straight right hand from Shadow.
Shadow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heitannan throws a nice looking combination but Shadow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heitannan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heitannan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shadow. Heitannan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heitannan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heitannan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
Shadow closes the distance and pushes Heitannan back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Shadow to work.
Shadow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Heitannan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heitannan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Shadow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Heitannan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Heitannan misses.
Shadow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shadow tries to move into range but Heitannan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shadow lands a glancing blow to the side of Heitannan's head.
Heitannan throws a sloppy head kick
and Heitannan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heitannan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Heitannan shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is looking to clinch.
Shadow throws a combination. Heitannan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow misses with a body shot.
Shadow dips to his left and cracks Heitannan with an uppercut!
Heitannan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shadow finds it's way round the side to connect with Heitannan's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heitannan. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heitannan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shadow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shadow is pushing Heitannan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Heitannan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heitannan.
Shadow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heitannan backwards.
Shadow stalls.
Heitannan is trying to push Shadow away but Shadow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shadow tries to work over Heitannan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow has Heitannan pressed against the cage, preventing Heitannan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Shadow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Heitannan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shadow can turn it around.
Shadow is looking to control Heitannan's arms but Heitannan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heitannan lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shadow.
Heitannan is trying to push Shadow away but Shadow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heitannan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heitannan can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Shadow stalling in the clinch but Heitannan improves position.
Heitannan lands a body punch.
Heitannan tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heitannan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Heitannan lands a right hand.
Shadow is looking to control Heitannan's arms but Heitannan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heitannan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heitannan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heitannan backwards.
Shadow keeps control of Heitannan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shadow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heitannan's efforts to push away.
Heitannan lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heitannan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Shadow.
Heitannan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow is working Heitannan over against the cage.
Heitannan tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Heitannan misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Heitannan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Heitannan lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Shadow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Shadow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Shadow.
Heitannan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shadow avoids the body shot from Heitannan.
Shadow moves out of range of the strikes.
Heitannan misses with a body shot.
Shadow scores with a jab to the head.
Heitannan is looking to wear down Shadow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shadow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shadow moves out of range as Heitannan strikes.
Heitannan swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Heitannan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heitannan throws the kick towards the body but Shadow avoids it.
As Heitannan backs off Shadow throws a huge counter combo but Heitannan manages to avoid it all.
Shadow lands with a hook. Heitannan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shadow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heitannan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heitannan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heitannan swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heitannan needs to keep his hands up - Shadow had a free shot at his head there.
Shadow misses the shot to the body.
Shadow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heitannan's head.
Shadow throws a body shot but no joy.
Heitannan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heitannan. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shadow 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.
Shadow avoids the body shot from Heitannan.
Heitannan looks to land a body kick but Shadow moved away.
The Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heitannan throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow jabs Heitannan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heitannan wants to slow Shadow down by chopping away at his legs.
Shadow scores with a hook.
Heitannan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shadow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heitannan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Heitannan shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heitannan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadow is just out of range.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heitannan moves away.
Heitannan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shadow's calf.
Heitannan throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
Heitannan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shadow lands a jab to the nose.
Shadow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heitannan ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
Heitannan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Heitannan fails to land with a series of punches.
Shadow defending well as Heitannan loads up on a big left hand.
Heitannan thows a body kick. Shadow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shadow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heitannan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow scores with a shot to the body.
Shadow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heitannan.
Heitannan swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heitannan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shadow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heitannan.
Heitannan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Heitannan moved out of range.
Viggo Heitannan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Heitannan.
Heitannan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shadow was well out of range. Poor timing from Heitannan.
Shadow swings for the body but Heitannan moves out of range.
Shadow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heitannan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heitannan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow tries to clinch but Heitannan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heitannan throws a jab when Shadow was well out of range.
Heitannan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shadow backs up against the cage.
Heitannan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heitannan throws a body kick that misses.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heitannan.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Heitannan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heitannan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shadow's calf.
Heitannan connects with a body shot.
Heitannan walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
and Heitannan counters with a nice body shot.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow throws a hook but Heitannan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Viggo Heitannan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Shadow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Heitannan throws a leg kick
enabling Shadow to counter with a crisp jab.
Heitannan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Shadow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shadow! But no joy.
Shadow tests Heitannan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shadow throws a body shot but no joy.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heitannan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heitannan.
Heitannan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters circling a little - Heitannan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shadow cracks Heitannan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a straight right.
Shadow lands a really nice looking cross but Heitannan seems unphased.
Shadow throws a hook to the side of Heitannan's head but Heitannan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heitannan is looking to slow Shadow down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Heitannan finds it's way through Shadow's defenses.
Heitannan scores with the left hand. Shadow knows he should have avoided that one.
Shadow wants to clinch up but Heitannan keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Heitannan misses the target.
Heitannan scores with a hook to the body. Shadow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heitannan blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Heitannan.
Heitannan takes a swing at Shadow's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Heitannan - just one landing.
That has opened up The Shadow's cut even more.
Heitannan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heitannan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Heitannan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heitannan throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow connects with a body shot.
Heitannan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shadow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heitannan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shadow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heitannan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shadow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heitannan avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Heitannan lands a big head kick that sends Shadow tumbling to the mat! Heitannan takes a step backwards and waves Shadow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shadow is rocked!
Heitannan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Heitannan finish him?
Heitannan lands a big head kick that sends Shadow tumbling to the mat! Heitannan takes a step backwards and waves Shadow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above The Shadow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heitannan. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heitannan swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow scores with a body shot.
Shadow throws a body punch but Heitannan moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Heitannan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heitannan lands a brutal head kick. Shadow looks out on his feet and Heitannan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Viggo Heitannan!
Viggo Heitannan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avery has chosen Godspeed - Throwdown as his entrance music. The key to victory for De Bruyne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruyne slips a straight right by Avery.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Avery moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Bruyne.
Avery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Avery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avery throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Avery tries to move into range but Bruyne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avery, right into the meat.
We've been told by Bruyne's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avery misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne lunges at Avery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avery's hand.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Avery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bruyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avery scrambles back to his feet.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Avery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bruyne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruyne tries to get out of the position.
Bruyne is trying to improve his position.
Bruyne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne is looking to improve his position.
Bruyne trying to control but Avery postures up.
Avery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Avery.
Avery throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bruyne to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Avery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruyne looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruyne, not yet.
Bruyne looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bruyne to the floor! Avery dives in looking for the finish!
Bruyne is rocked!
It looks like De Bruyne has been cut.
Avery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oh Bruyne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruyne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruyne.
Bruyne controls Avery momentarily but Avery frees himself.
Bruyne seems to have got his legs back now.
Avery won't allow Bruyne to get back to his feet.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruyne is retaining full guard.
Avery postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery preventing the sweep.
Bruyne is trying to control the position but Avery postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avery stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avery. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne jabs at Avery's body.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne swings for the body but Avery moves out of range.
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avery.
Bruyne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bruyne motions for Avery to come forward. Bruyne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.
Avery with the counter takedown but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on De Bruyne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Avery drops his hands momentarily and Bruyne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses.
Bruyne swings for the body but Avery moves out of range.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a low kick, looking for Avery's leg but Avery calmly moves out of range.
Avery tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bruyne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avery defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruyne lands a right hook to the body.
Avery ducks right into an uppercut from Bruyne.
Avery avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery throws a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Avery.
Bruyne is looking for a sweep.
Avery misses with the ground and pound.
Bruyne avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Avery.
Avery in side control, throwing shots but Bruyne defends.
Bruyne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Avery's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bruyne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne wants to control but Avery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Avery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruyne defending well though.
Avery is nestled in close to Bruyne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sean Avery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avery.
Bruyne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bruyne is positioning himself well to prevent Avery advancing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Avery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruyne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bruyne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruyne throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Avery replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bruyne blocks it well.
Avery tries to move into range but Bruyne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Avery is just out of range.
Avery slips under a jab.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Avery misses with a leg kick.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avery.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Avery feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne thumps Avery with a low kick.
Bruyne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avery.
Avery throws a sloppy body shot
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avery misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruyne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on De Bruyne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bruyne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Avery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Avery is rocked!
Bruyne fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Avery to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Avery looks to clinch but Bruyne throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Avery taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). De Bruyne!
De Bruyne retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caliph James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Marleau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Caliph James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caliph James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Marleau!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James closes the distance and pushes Marleau back into the cage.
Marleau is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marleau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marleau looks winded!
Good body shot from James.
James lands an uppercut.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marleau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Patrick Marleau has been cut.
James lands a shot to the body.
James working Marleau over with knees to the body.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James cracks Marleau with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marleau backwards.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Marleau won't want to take too many of those.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marleau backwards.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marleau is rocked!
James landing knees to the body.
Marleau is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
Marleau seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from James.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marleau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from James.
James drops Marleau with a big knee straight up the middle! Marleau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
James rushes Marleau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Marleau won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from James.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marleau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marleau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
Nice elbow from James.
James lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
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!
Nice elbow from James.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marleau or not.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marleau takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've been informed that Marleau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James lands a body shot.
James putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marleau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James lands a shot to the body.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
Marleau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Marleau won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from James.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caliph James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Marleau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James lands a body shot.
James thuds a left hand into Marleau's body.
James cracks Marleau with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marleau looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
James is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Marleau flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Marleau is out cold! James holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caliph James!
Caliph James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Mcfacepunch and Ravi Shankoli. Mcfacepunch comes to the cage accompanied by Ooh La La. Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. Ravi Shankoli is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiny Mcfacepunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shankoli lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Shankoli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shankoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcfacepunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Shankoli tries to sprawl out of it but Mcfacepunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shankoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankoli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mcfacepunch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shankoli connects with a looping right hand.
Mcfacepunch tries for a takedown but Shankoli circles away easily
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcfacepunch is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcfacepunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shankoli counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Mcfacepunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfacepunch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shankoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcfacepunch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli is trying to stand.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcfacepunch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch wants to take a breather but Shankoli is having none of it.
Shankoli is trying to stand up here but Mcfacepunch is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shankoli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shankoli is looking for a sweep. Mcfacepunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shankoli tries to kick Mcfacepunch off but Mcfacepunch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shankoli is positioning himself well to prevent Mcfacepunch advancing to mount.
Mcfacepunch thows a huge punch but Shankoli dodges it nicely.
Shankoli tries to kick Mcfacepunch off but Mcfacepunch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shankoli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcfacepunch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcfacepunch working over Shankoli with some ground and pound. Shankoli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcfacepunch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcfacepunch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shankoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcfacepunch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcfacepunch's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankoli controlling well, preventing Mcfacepunch from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mcfacepunch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shankoli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mcfacepunch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcfacepunch manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch is controlling Shankoli's posture.
Mcfacepunch keeping moving, preventing Shankoli from controlling successfully.
Shankoli won't allow Mcfacepunch to sweep him here.
Mcfacepunch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shankoli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcfacepunch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shankoli's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcfacepunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shankoli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shankoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcfacepunch is one step ahead there.
Mcfacepunch throws a big elbow that misses.
Shankoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Shankoli, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankoli controls Mcfacepunch momentarily but Mcfacepunch frees himself.
Mcfacepunch is working Shankoli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shankoli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcfacepunch postures up and lands a big shot to Shankoli's brow.
Shankoli keeping moving, preventing Mcfacepunch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ravi Shankoli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcfacepunch.
Shankoli thuds a left hand into Mcfacepunch's body.
Shankoli tries to land a front kick but Mcfacepunch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcfacepunch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shankoli did well to prevent Mcfacepunch getting side control.
Mcfacepunch not doing much here.
Shankoli tries to kick Mcfacepunch off but Mcfacepunch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shankoli wants to control but Mcfacepunch is keeping busy.
Shankoli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcfacepunch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch trying to pass the guard but Shankoli defending well.
Mcfacepunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shankoli has hold of Mcfacepunch's hands but Mcfacepunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shankoli is not content to let Mcfacepunch control the position.
Shankoli controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli wants to get back to full guard.
Shankoli gets full guard.
Mcfacepunch 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.
Mcfacepunch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcfacepunch trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom.
Mcfacepunch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcfacepunch stands up over Shankoli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcfacepunch looking to pass the guard.
Tiny Mcfacepunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcfacepunch stays in close to Shankoli's body and controls the position.
Shankoli is looking to stand up but Mcfacepunch isn't so interested in that idea.
Shankoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcfacepunch.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcfacepunch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom.
Shankoli controls Mcfacepunch momentarily but Mcfacepunch frees himself.
Shankoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shankoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcfacepunch is one step ahead there.
Shankoli trying to keep a closed guard but Mcfacepunch is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcfacepunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankoli.
A countering left hand to the body from Shankoli misses.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcfacepunch throws out the jab.
Mcfacepunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcfacepunch with a poor takedown
and Shankoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcfacepunch shoots and misses
and Shankoli counters with a thumping low kick.
Mcfacepunch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shankoli lunges at Mcfacepunch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcfacepunch's hand.
Shankoli staying out of range there.
Mcfacepunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shankoli defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Mcfacepunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shankoli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcfacepunch.
Shankoli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcfacepunch.
Shankoli connects with a crisp jab.
Shankoli misses the shot to the body.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Mcfacepunch moves out of range.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcfacepunch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcfacepunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shankoli counters with a body kick that stops Mcfacepunch in his tracks momentarily.
Mcfacepunch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shankoli is trying to defend but Mcfacepunch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shankoli keeping hold of Mcfacepunch's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcfacepunch is working away from the top position though.
Shankoli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcfacepunch.
Shankoli is not content to let Mcfacepunch control the position.
Shankoli wants to control but Mcfacepunch is keeping busy.
Mcfacepunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcfacepunch slips a nice elbow through Shankoli's hands, connecting with Shankoli's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shankoli wants to control but Mcfacepunch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfacepunch controlling the action here.
Shankoli wants to control but Mcfacepunch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tiny Mcfacepunch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcfacepunch throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli throws a one two combo.
Shankoli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shankoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcfacepunch shoots in and bounces Shankoli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shankoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcfacepunch is one step ahead there.
Shankoli wants to get back to his feet but Mcfacepunch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shankoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcfacepunch manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcfacepunch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shankoli stays in close to Mcfacepunch's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli stands and steps away. Mcfacepunch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcfacepunch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Mcfacepunch avoids it with no problem.
Shankoli punishes Mcfacepunch's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcfacepunch throws a lazy right hand but Shankoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shankoli feints a counter leg kick.
Mcfacepunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shankoli avoids it really well and circles away.
Shankoli cracks Mcfacepunch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shankoli slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcfacepunch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch misses with a looping left.
Jab by Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli sizes up Mcfacepunch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shankoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcfacepunch.
Tiny Mcfacepunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfacepunch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcfacepunch shoots in for a takedown but Shankoli shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Mcfacepunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Mcfacepunch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcfacepunch takes one to the chin there.
Mcfacepunch misses with an uppercut.
Shankoli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mcfacepunch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcfacepunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
Shankoli leaves Mcfacepunch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shankoli connects with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shankoli. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcfacepunch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shankoli's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mcfacepunch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shankoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mcfacepunch throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Mcfacepunch cracks a nice hook into Shankoli's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shankoli.
Mcfacepunch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shankoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcfacepunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shankoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shankoli punishes Mcfacepunch's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shankoli.
Mcfacepunch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcfacepunch's head.
Mcfacepunch cracks Shankoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcfacepunch throws out a loose jab but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli scores with a hook to the body. Mcfacepunch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shankoli slips under a jab.
Mcfacepunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankoli.
Mcfacepunch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shankoli tries to avoid it but Mcfacepunch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shankoli to the ground. Shankoli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shankoli lands a jab-cross combination.
Shankoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcfacepunch needs to keep his hands up - Shankoli had a free shot at his head there.
Mcfacepunch misses the shot to the body.
Shankoli throws a front kick that sends Mcfacepunch stumbling back into the cage.
Mcfacepunch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mcfacepunch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shankoli.
Shankoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shankoli lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcfacepunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shankoli stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcfacepunch. Mcfacepunch gets slowly back to his feet.
Shankoli throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Shankoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shankoli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ravi Shankoli!
An intense looking Ravi Shankoli took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! Tonight is my night, let's keep these wins rolling! I would like some time to train aft'.
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