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UNFC43: Camacho Vs Schneider PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Palikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Dreesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalle Palikka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Dreesen! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Palikka throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreesen. Palikka misses with a wild body shot. Palikka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight. Dreesen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dreesen misses with a head kick.
Dreesen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palikka moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A head kick by Dreesen misses and Palikka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dreesen thinking. Palikka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Palikka misses. Palikka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreesen throws out the jab. Palikka throws a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Palikka throws a big shot that misses. Dreesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palikka manages to avoid it. Dreesen scores with the left hand. Palikka knows he should have avoided that one. Dreesen avoids the body shot from Palikka.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palikka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dreesen. Donk. Palikka catches Dreesen right on the button with a cross. Palikka throws a hook to the side of Dreesen's head but Dreesen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Palikka throws a right and a left that both miss. Palikka lands a really nice looking cross but Dreesen seems unphased.
Palikka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Virgil Dreesen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dreesen looks to land a right hand but Palikka moved out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Dreesen. Dreesen defending well as Palikka loads up on a big left hand. Dreesen misses with a body shot.
Palikka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Palikka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Palikka lands with an uppercut that bounces Dreesen off the cage and back into range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Palikka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dreesen defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dreesen closes the distance and clinches. Palikka stalling in the clinch.
Dreesen stalling the fight.
Dreesen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dreesen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Palikka can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Dreesen scores with a nice short uppercut. Palikka looking to slow down the pace here. Dreesen tries to work over Palikka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dreesen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Palikka blocks an elbow strike from Dreesen.
Palikka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Palikka is trying to maintain a safe position but Dreesen gets an underhook and turns Palikka into the cage. Dreesen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dreesen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palikka backwards. Palikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Palikka.
Dreesen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dreesen tries to throw a body punch but Palikka avoids it by throwing Dreesen back against the cage. Dreesen tries to stall but Palikka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Palikka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Palikka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dreesen working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dreesen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Palikka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dreesen trying to land knees to the body.
Dreesen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palikka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreesen misses with an elbow over the top. Dreesen lands with a short shot to the head. Palikka can't break the clinch.
Palikka blocks an elbow strike from Dreesen.
Palikka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dreesen is keeping busy. Dreesen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Palikka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dreesen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Palikka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Palikka scores with a punch to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Virgil Dreesen will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dreesen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palikka counters with a nice uppercut. A nice leg kick lands there from Dreesen. Dreesen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dreesen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Kalle Palikka has been cut. Dreesen swings wildly with an uppercut but Palikka uses good head movement to avoid it. Palikka lands a nice knee to the body. Dreesen looking to throw knees to the head but Palikka is blocking nicely.
Dreesen misses with an elbow over the top. Dreesen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Palikka taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dreesen is working Palikka over against the cage. Dreesen misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Palikka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dreesen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palikka has Dreesen pushed against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kalle Palikka. Dreesen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Horrible takedown attempt by Palikka or perhaps it was just good defense by Dreesen, which made it look bad. Palikka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreesen. Dreesen walks into a stiff left hand from Palikka. Palikka dives in and grabs Dreesen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreesen pushes down on Palikka's head and hops out. Dreesen throws a hook but Palikka avoids it easily. Palikka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dreesen tries to clinch up but Palikka circles away and keeps his distance. Nice straight punches there by Dreesen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dreesen. Kalle Palikka is winning the standup battle so far. Palikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dreesen tries to clinch but Palikka moves out of range. Palikka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice shot lands for Dreesen. Palikka throws out a leg kick but Dreesen moves out of range and Palikka only half commits. A telegraphed right hand from Palikka misses the target. Dreesen wants to counter with a clinch but Palikka pushes him away. Dreesen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Palikka.
Palikka is rocked! Palikka swings for the body but Dreesen moves out of range.
Oh Palikka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Palikka looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreesen is just out of range. Dreesen wants to counter the offense by Palikka and move into the clinch position. Palikka seems to have got his legs back now. Palikka scores with a decent looking hook. Palikka checks a leg kick. Dreesen throws a chopping leg kick but Palikka manages to avoid taking any serious damage. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dreesen. Dreesen lands a big head kick that sends Palikka tumbling to the mat! Dreesen takes a step backwards and waves Palikka back to his feet - he wants the finish! Nice defenses there by Dreesen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Palikka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Palikka swings for the body but Dreesen moves out of range.
Dreesen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Palikka circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Dreesen backs away, Palikka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Palikka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dreesen misses with a straight right. Dreesen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dreesen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Palikka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palikka takes a swing at Dreesen's ribcage but misses. Palikka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreesen. Dreesen slips a straight right by Palikka.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Palikka thows a left - swing and a miss! Dreesen throws a push kick but Palikka slaps the foot to one side. Palikka is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Dreesen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palikka throws out the jab. Dreesen throws a body kick that misses and Palikka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Palikka looks to land a combination but Dreesen avoids it well. Palikka backing away here, and Dreesen unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dreesen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dreesen misses with a body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dreesen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Palikka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dreesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreesen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palikka.
Dreesen wants to counter the offense by Palikka and move into the clinch position. Dreesen throws a front kick that sends Palikka stumbling back into the cage. Palikka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Virgil Dreesen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kalle Palikka's cut. That's time! Palikka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Palikka misses the shot to the body. Palikka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dreesen misses with a low kick.
Palikka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Palikka's corner calls for a 1-2. Palikka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Palikka slips under a jab. The fight moves into the clinch position. Palikka just leaning against Dreesen, taking a breather. Dreesen throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dreesen lands a body punch. Dreesen lands an elbow inside. Palikka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palikka blocks an elbow strike. Dreesen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Palikka avoids the elbow strike from Dreesen, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Palikka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Palikka is pushing Dreesen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Palikka is trying to stall.
Dreesen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Palikka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palikka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreesen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dreesen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palikka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreesen. Palikka needs to keep his hands up - Dreesen had a free shot at his head there. Virgil Dreesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dreesen lands a nice looking body kick. Kalle Palikka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big right from Palikka misses. Palikka throws a shot to the body.
Dreesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dreesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palikka. Palikka misses with a looping right. Palikka thows a left - swing and a miss! Dreesen staying out of range there. Dreesen throws a leg kick and Palikka counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dreesen slips under a jab. Dreesen lands a nice shot that snaps Palikka's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palikka. Dreesen does a little dance to reset his feet. Palikka sets himself, and Dreesen steps forward looking for the clinch! Palikka avoids it this time. Dreesen tries to land a front kick but Palikka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dreesen moves away from the strike by Palikka. Dreesen only half commits to the counter leg kick. Palikka scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut. Dreesen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palikka. Nice body punch from Palikka. Dreesen lands a nice shot to the body.
Palikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreesen can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dreesen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Palikka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Palikka looks to throw the jab but Dreesen is out of range. Dreesen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Palikka throws a shot from downtown. Dreesen moves away and avoids it. Palikka misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Palikka. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dreesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palikka is looking to counter punch. Palikka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreesen moves in looking to clinch but Palikka pushes him off. It looked like Palikka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dreesen. A kick lands to the mid section there for Dreesen. Dreesen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Dreesen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palikka. Dreesen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Palikka throws a big shot that misses. Dreesen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Palikka throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalle Palikka. I think Dreesen 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Dreesen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pops Maellard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left and a right from Maellard both land. Nice combination. Maellard throws a jab when Suzaski was well out of range. Maellard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maellard misses the shot to the body. Maellard is looking to score with low kicks. Suzaski scores with a jab to the body. Maellard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Suzaski throws a body shot but no joy. Suzaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzaski. Suzaski wants to clinch up but Maellard keeps it at a distance. Maellard jabs Suzaski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Suzaski throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pops Maellard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maellard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maellard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Suzaski closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Suzaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Maellard blocks a jab. Maellard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jab by Suzaski. Sloppy strikes from Maellard. Those never looked like landing. Suzaski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maellard. Suzaski is looking to counter the offense by Maellard and move into the clinch. Suzaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maellard manages to avoid it. Maellard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Maellard misses. Suzaski throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with a stiff right hand. Suzaski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Suzaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suzaski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaellard. Suzaski avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Suzaski misses. A little jabbing left from Maellard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Suzaski misses with a looping right. Maellard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Maellard scores with a jab to the head.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Maellard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suzaski. Suzaski looks to land a right hand but Maellard moved out of range. Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzaski moves away. A nice leg kick lands there from Maellard. Suzaski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A nice combination there by Maellard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suzaski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maellard. Maellard obviously looking to wear him down.
Maellard misses with a double jab.
Suzaski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maellard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suzaski misses with an uppercut. Suzaski looks to land a left hand but Maellard moved out of range nicely. Maellard throws a combination. Suzaski tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A cross from Suzaski lands. Suzaski misses with a right hand and Suzaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maellard lands with a nice body punch. Maellard scores with a leg kick.
Maellard closes the distance and lands a one-two. Suzaski connects with the punch. Suzaski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Maellard scores with a nice right hand.
Suzaski ducks under a wild hook from Maellard. Maellard takes a swing at Suzaski's ribcage but misses. Suzaski is looking to clinch. Maellard scores with a nice head shot. Maellard throws a nice looking combination but Suzaski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Maellard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maellard misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maellard avoids the body shot from Suzaski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maellard! But no joy. Maellard scores with a nice strike. Suzaski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maellards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Maellard slips a straight right by Suzaski. Suzaski throws a looping overhand right but Maellard ducks down to avoid it. Maellard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Suzaski is just out of range. Suzaski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily. Suzaski jabs Maellard right on the nose. Maellard blinks but takes it well. Maellard swings for the body but Suzaski moves out of range.
Suzaski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maellard. Jab from Suzaski. Maellard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maellard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maellard misses the shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A swing and a miss from Suzaski. Maellard slips under a jab from Suzaski. Suzaski thows a left - swing and a miss! Suzaski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suzaski lands a jab to Maellard's midsection. Maellard misses with a few strikes there.
Suzaski misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely. Suzaski slips a jab from Maellard. Maellard just misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely. A punch lands to the side of Suzaski 's head but he takes it in his stride. Maellard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzaski. Maellard misses with a straight right. Maellard swings for the body but Suzaski moves out of range.
Suzaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Suzaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Maellard moves out of range of the strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Suzaski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Suzaski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Maellard misses with a body shot.
Suzaski thows a left - swing and a miss! Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Suzaski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suzaski takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Suzaski. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet. Maellard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Maellard blocks a jab. Maellard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maellard. Maellard slips a straight right by Suzaski. Suzaski throws a hook but Maellard avoids it easily. Maellard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suzaski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Maellard lands with a kick to the temple. Suzaski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A swing and a miss from Suzaski. Suzaski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Suzaski ducks under a wild hook from Maellard. Suzaski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maellard. Pops Maellard seems to be getting the better of the standup. Suzaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suzaski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maellard. Maellard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Suzaski throws a big shot that misses. Suzaski dodges the punch combination from Maellard.
Suzaski avoids the head kick by Maellard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good leg kick by Maellard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suzaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maellard goes for a high kick. It partially lands. The fighters circling - Suzaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Suzaski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Suzaski slips under a jab from Maellard. An attempted straight right counter from Suzaski misses the target. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maellard, right into the meat.
Suzaski misses with a straight left. Maellard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suzaski. Suzaski circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Suzaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski throws a lazy uppercut
and Maellard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maellard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Maellard throws a body kick that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maellard swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzaski. Suzaski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maellard with a hook. Suzaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Maellard lands a nice shot to the body.
Suzaski misses with a hook
and Suzaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Suzaski jabbing away but nothing is landing. A solid leg kick lands there for Maellard.
Suzaski swings and misses with a shot to the body and Maellard counters with a stiff right hand. Suzaski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maellard counters with a nice uppercut. Nice cross by Maellard. Jab from Suzaski. Suzaski fails in his attempt to clinch. Maellard misses with a looping right. Suzaski throws a right hand that misses
and Maellard counters with a nice uppercut. A big left from Suzaski misses. Maellard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suzaski is rocked! Suzaski with a hook. Oh Suzaski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maellard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzaski. Maellard takes one to the chin there. Suzaski misses with a wild body shot. Suzaski seems to have got his legs back now. Suzaski throws out a loose jab but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it. Suzaski misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maellard to counter with a crisp jab. Suzaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Maellard. Suzaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maellard lands a jab to Suzaski's midsection. Suzaski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Suzaski misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely. Maellard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Maellard. Maellard lands with a straight right. Suzaski didn't see that one coming. Maellard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maellard keeps the fight on the outside. Maellard now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Maellard thows a left - swing and a miss! This has been an exciting period of action! Jab from Maellard. Maellard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suzaski. Suzaski attempts a counter takedown but Maellard avoids it well and moves away. Maellard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suzaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Maellard circles away.
Maellard misses with a hook. Suzaski ducked under it nicely. Suzaski blocks a jab. Suzaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Maellard. Maellard slips under a jab from Suzaski. A looping hook to the body misses from Maellard. Suzaski does a little dance to reset his feet. Maellard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suzaski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maellard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Maellard lands a nice shot to the body.
Suzaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzaski. Maellard misses with a straight right. Nice defenses there by Suzaski. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzaski moves away. Suzaski throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot. Maellard feints a counter leg kick. Maellard misses with a looping left. Suzaski swings and misses with a shot to the body and Maellard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Suzaski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maellard moves away. Maellard defending well as Suzaski loads up on a big left hand. Suzaski throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Suzaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski looks to land a right hand but Maellard moved out of range. Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzaski moves away. Suzaski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Maellard lands a nice hook to Suzaski's body. Suzaski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Maellard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suzaski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Suzaski throws a shot from downtown. Maellard moves away and avoids it. Maellard throws out a counter right but Suzaski avoids it with no problem. Suzaski looks to land a right hand but Maellard moved out of range. Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maellard lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Maellard. Maellard throws a series of punches but Suzaski avoids them all with ease. An attempted straight right counter from Suzaski misses the target. Maellard takes a swing at Suzaski's ribcage but misses. Suzaski scores with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Suzaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Maellard is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suzaski throws the left hand but Maellard avoids the punch easily. Suzaski scores with a hook. Good leg kick by Maellard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maellard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Maellard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Suzaski avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Maellard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Maellard defending well as Suzaski loads up on a big left hand. Maellard misses with the combination.
Maellard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Maellard slips under a jab. Suzaski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Suzaski throws a lazy right hand but Maellard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Maellard is looking for the big counter here. Maellard throws a nice looking combination but Suzaski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Suzaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maellard throws a series of punches but Suzaski moves out of range. Good exchange - Suzaski coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maellard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Suzaski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Maellard blocks a jab. Suzaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suzaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maellard. Suzaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Maellard scores with a jab to the jaw. Maellard throws a hook to the side of Suzaski's head but Suzaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maellard misses with a head kick.
Maellard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suzaski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Suzaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Suzaski throws a big shot that misses. Nice defenses there by Maellard. Suzaski misses with a right hand and Maellard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Maellard scores with a hook to the body. Suzaski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maellard throws a hook to the side of Suzaski's head but Suzaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Maellard finds it's target. The fighters circling - Suzaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suzaski. Suzaski wants to clinch up but Maellard keeps it at a distance. Suzaski missing with a left hand there. Maellard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Suzaski throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Suzaski loads up on a big right hand but Maellard slips the punch. Suzaski's corner calls for a 1-2. Suzaski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Donk. Maellard catches Suzaski right on the button with a cross. Suzaski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Maellard scores with a decent looking hook. Suzaski blocks a jab. Maellard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suzaski. Suzaski ducks under a wild hook from Maellard. Suzaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suzaski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suzaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maellard moves away from the strike by Suzaski. Suzaski backing away here, and Maellard unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Suzaski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Suzaski moves away from the strike by Maellard. Maellard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suzaski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Suzaski moves forwards but Maellard connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maellard throws a hook but Suzaski blocks it. Suzaski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Suzaski throws a body shot but no joy. Maellard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suzaski. Maellard blocks a jab. Maellard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Suzaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Suzaski ducks under a wild hook from Maellard. Baron Suzaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pops Maellard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Suzaski clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! Pops Maellard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Maellard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Maellard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ole Bighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amish Paradise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ole Bighead! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Bowman! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bighead is looking to chop away at Bowman's legs. Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bowman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bowman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bighead to score with a decent uppercut. Bighead misses with a leg kick. Good leg kick by Bighead there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bighead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bighead takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bowman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bighead. Bowman throws a head kick that misses. Bighead throws a front kick aimed at Bowman's knee but Bowman avoids it well. Bighead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bighead misses with a hook. Bowman throws a right and a left that Bighead avoids nicely. Bighead misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bowman moves out of range of the body kick from Bighead.
Bowman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bighead under the eye. Bowman blocks the body kick.
Bighead misses with a straight right. We've been informed that Bowman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bowman looks to throw the jab but Bighead is out of range. Bighead thows a left - swing and a miss! Bighead throws a leg kick enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bowman checks a leg kick. Bighead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Bighead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bighead. Bighead throws out a loose jab but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it. Bowman scores with a jab. Bighead thows a leg kick but Bowman checks it and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bowman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bighead. Bowman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bighead will feel that in the morning. Bighead throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it. Bighead takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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! Bowman 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. Bighead takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bowman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bighead moves out of range of the strikes. Bighead motions for Bowman to come forward. Bighead throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bighead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bowman checks a leg kick. Bowman throws a head kick that misses. Bighead is looking for a counter combo. A slapping body kick lands there for Bowman. Bowman throws a head kick but Bighead moves out of range.
Bighead on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bowman misses with an uppercut. A little feinted left hand from Bighead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bighead throws a leg kick that is checked and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bowman fakes the leg kick and cracks Bighead in the body. Bowman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bighead manages to avoid it. Bighead throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bighead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bighead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bighead is just out of range. Bighead misses with a body shot.
Bighead misses with a leg kick. Bighead wants to land a leg kick but Bowman is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bighead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bighead just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowman as he connects with a hook. Bighead throws a front kick aimed at Bowman's knee but Bowman avoids it well. Bighead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bowman. Both fighters circling a little - Bowman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bighead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bighead misses with a body kick. Bowman walks into a stiff left hand from Bighead. Bighead misses with a kick to the body and Bowman counters with a straight right hand. Bighead throws a leg kick but Bowman moved away. Bowman thuds his shin into the meat of Bighead's side. Bighead will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Bighead wants to slow Bowman down by chopping away at his legs. Bighead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bowman blocks a jab. Bighead swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bowman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bighead is lucky that one didn't land flush. Bowman checks a leg kick nicely. Bowman swings for the body but Bighead moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bighead takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bighead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bowman ducks under a wild hook from Bighead. Nice takedown defense from Bighead. No joy for Bowman on that attempt. Bighead blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Bowman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bighead swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bowman checks a low kick from Bighead. Bowman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bighead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A leg kick checked by Bowman. A countering left hand to the body from Bowman misses. Bighead throws a body shot but no joy. A thudding body kick lands there by Bighead!
Bowman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Bowman. Bighead does a little dance to reset his feet. Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bighead throws a shot from downtown. Bowman moves away and avoids it. Nice uppercut lands for Bowman. That snapped Bighead's head back.
Bighead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bighead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bowman is able to avoid easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Bowman 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.
Bighead throws a leg kick which misses Bowman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowman tries to avoid it. Bowman works the jab nicely. Bighead walks into a jab. Bowman scores with the left hand. Bighead knows he should have avoided that one. Bighead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowman finds it's way round the side to connect with Bighead's head. Bowman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bighead misses the shot to the body. Bowman moves out of range of the strikes. Bowman connects with a leg kick. Bighead looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bowman scores with a jab to the head.
Bighead is rocked! Bowman cracks Bighead with a left hook right on the temple and Bighead goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bowman lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bighead is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casey Bowman! A less than humble Casey Bowman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rookie Amateur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rookie Amateur! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Davenport! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davenport closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amateur to the mat! Amateur manages to get full guard. Davenport postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Amateur wants to hit a switch here but Davenport passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Amateur there! Davenport landing strikes from the mount and Amateur is in trouble! Amateur's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Davenport landing punches. Davenport takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Davenport looking to finish Amateur with some ground and pound. This is bad for Amateur! Davenport working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Amateur looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Davenport! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucas Davenport!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Pahlm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pahlm has chosen Peace Love & Pitbulls - Dog Church as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Prince! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johan Pahlm! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prince takes a swing at Pahlm's ribcage but misses. Prince checks a leg kick nicely. Pahlm looks to score with a jab to the body but Prince is just out of range. Pahlm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pahlm misses with a straight right. Pahlm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pahlm misses with a hook. Prince instigates a clinch. Pahlm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prince presses Pahlm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Prince looking to stall.
Prince is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pahlm using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prince missing with knees to the body.
Prince blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pahlm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prince avoids it. Nice elbow from Prince.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prince is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pahlm is defending well for now. Pahlm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Pahlm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pahlm. Prince 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. Prince tries to stall but Pahlm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prince tries a body shot but Pahlm blocks it.
Prince controlling the action here for a moment.
Prince throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pahlm blocks it with crossed arms. Knees to the body from Pahlm.
Pahlm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pahlm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Prince avoiding damage as Pahlm throws knees to the body.
Pahlm looking to throw knees to the head but Prince is blocking nicely.
Prince is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Pahlm controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pahlm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Pahlm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prince lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pahlm lands a nice elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pahlm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pahlm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Prince is trying to maintain a safe position but Pahlm gets an underhook and turns Prince into the cage. Pahlm connects with a knee to the head.
Pahlm connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prince's face.
Pahlm lands an elbow inside that Prince shrugs off. Pahlm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Prince tries to work over Pahlm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pahlm avoiding damage as Prince throws knees to the body.
Pahlm missing with knees to the body.
Pahlm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pahlm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prince avoids it. Pahlm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prince avoids it. Prince lands with a light punch inside. Pahlm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prince avoids a wild elbow strike from Pahlm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Pahlm. Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Pahlm controls the action.
Prince lands a body punch. Pahlm works on Prince's body with a couple of short punches. Prince tries a body shot but Pahlm blocks it.
Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pahlm is trying to maintain a safe position but Prince gets an underhook and turns Pahlm into the cage. Prince avoiding damage as Pahlm throws knees to the body.
Pahlm looking to stall.
Prince pushes Pahlm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Pahlm. Pahlm missing with knees to the body.
Pahlm tries to land knees in the clinch but Prince avoids the damage to the body. Prince blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Prince tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pahlm avoids it. Pahlm lands a nice elbow. Prince lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pahlm or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Prince is struggling to control the position. Pahlm lands an elbow just above Prince 's eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prince is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Pahlm misses with a hook from the clinch. Pahlm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pahlm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pahlm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pahlm takes an elbow to the temple. Prince missing with knees to the body.
Pahlm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prince.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Pahlm controls the action.
Prince wants to stall.
Pahlm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Pahlm dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pahlm throws a head kick but Prince moves out of range.
Pahlm lands a nice shot to the body.
Prince misses the jab. Pahlm has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pahlm walks into a stiff left hand from Prince. Jab, jab by Pahlm - just one landing. Pahlm throws a solid leg kick but Prince takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pahlm. Good leg kick by Pahlm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prince drives through and clinches with Pahlm against the cage.
Pahlm crunches a lovely knee into Prince's ribcage. Prince tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pahlm's elbow. Pahlm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nice elbow from Pahlm. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Prince takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prince is rocked! Johan Pahlm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pahlm lands a big right hand that drops Prince! The killer instinct kicks in and Pahlm finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pahlm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Pahlm! A very excited looking Johan Pahlm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miles Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Monroe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Monroe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson. Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
Johnson with a jab.
It looks like Miles Monroe has been cut. Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Monroe misses with a looping left. Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monroe on his heels. He'll look to pass Monroe's guard now, I'm sure. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Monroe looking to control.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johnson throwing strikes but missing. Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monroe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Monroe has wrist control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson is in close to Monroe's body, working some short punches and elbows. Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Monroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monroe is rocked! Monroe is aggressively charging in as Johnson backs up avoiding any damage. Johnson tosses out a jab and Monroe runs right into it face first! Monroe is out cold! Johnson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Monroe's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Johnson! A very excited looking Dave Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Machine Head -Old. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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290 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, VG Beloff! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Beloff, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Beloff against the cage but Beloff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Beloff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Beloff misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick. Beloff scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Cornelius Jackson has been cut. Beloff doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
A jab from Beloff misses. Beloff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beloff wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away. Beloff just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beloff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Donk. Beloff catches Jackson right on the button with a cross. Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Beloff's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beloff is looking to clinch. Jackson tries to work over Beloff's front leg with a kick but Beloff checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beloff misses with an uppercut. Beloff fails to land with a series of punches.
Beloff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson. Beloff is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Beloff's leg. Beloff is trying to keep his angry face on. Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Beloff has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Beloff steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson is looking to chop away at Beloff's legs. A head kick misses from Jackson. Beloff with a jab.
Jackson is rocked! Jackson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jackson limp body while Beloff jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). VG Beloff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Opdauhl (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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne and Terry Opdauhl. The crowd seem to be enjoying Opdauhl's choice of entrance music: Ludacris-Get Back. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Wayne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Opdauhl! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Opdauhl throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot. Wayne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayne wants it to stay on the feet. Opdauhl misses with a hook. Opdauhl scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wayne, right into the meat.
Opdauhl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Terry Opdauhl has been cut. Opdauhl misses with a body shot.
Opdauhl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Opdauhl. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Opdauhl does a little dance to reset his feet. Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Opdauhl lands a jab to the nose. Opdauhl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Opdauhl takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses. A clash of legs there as Opdauhl blocks the low kick. Wayne connects with the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Opdauhl misses. Opdauhl missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opdauhl. A slow jab from Opdauhl misses its intended target. Opdauhl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Opdauhl moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne. Opdauhl looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Opdauhl misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming. Nice shot lands for Opdauhl. Wayne misses with a left hand and Opdauhl counters with a nice double leg into guard. Opdauhl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wayne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Opdauhl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wayne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Wayne continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Opdauhl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Opdauhl throws a sloppy strike and Wayne has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Opdauhl is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Wayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Wayne! A relieved looking Bruce Wayne 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Karlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by St. Anger. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cortland Cartwright! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Karlo! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karlo darts in and clinches Cartwright up against the cage. Cartwright stalling.
Nice body punch from Cartwright. Karlo lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards. Karlo is leaning against Cartwright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cartwright blocks a body shot from Karlo. Karlo lands with a short shot to the head. Karlo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A shot in the inside from Karlo. Karlo blocks an elbow strike from Cartwright.
Karlo blocks an elbow strike. Karlo tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Karlo back against the cage. Karlo tries to land a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks with his arms.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Karlo lands a nice shot to the body. Cartwright tries to throw a body punch but Karlo avoids it by throwing Cartwright back against the cage. Karlo presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cartwright is breathing heavily. Karlo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karlo lands a body shot. A body shot lands from Karlo.
Karlo scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head. Karlo lands a hook to the side of the head. Karlo scores with a nice hook to the head. Karlo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karlo is leaning against Cartwright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Karlo lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Karlo - that landed with a thud.
Karlo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlo. A short right from Karlo on the inside. Our sources have told us that Cartwright has been working on his elbows in the gym. Karlo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it. Karlo lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Karlo. Karlo works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches. Karlo presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cartwright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Karlo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it. Karlo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlo. Cartwright misses with an elbow strike.
Cartwright struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlo controls his hands.
Karlo lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Karlo on the inside.
Cartwright is rocked! Karlo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlo. Karlo drops Cartwright onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cartwright is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Karlo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cartwright to his knees! Karlo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Karlo! A very excited looking Mario Karlo 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. The defeated Cortland Cartwright had this to say: 'My opponent was a worth adversary. I will get better and come again.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schneider is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What Would David Schneider Do?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Schneider! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
Schneider bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Camacho dodges the ground and pound from Schneider. Camacho is looking to regain half guard here but Schneider keeps moving and retains side control. Camacho defending against the ground and pound. Camacho is looking for a sweep. Schneider tries to move to mount but Camacho blocks the move with his legs. Camacho misses with an elbow from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't. Schneider working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schneider throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Schneider working away. Schneider gets to mount! Camacho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Schneider throws some wild stikes that Camacho manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schneider has control of Camacho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camacho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Schneider has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Camacho's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Camacho is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schneider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Schneider raining down shots from the mount! Camacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schneider controlling his opponent. Schneider working Camacho over with strikes here. Schneider lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Camacho hang on? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schneider misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Schneider raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schneider is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Camacho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schneider avoids the attempt from Camacho to control. Camacho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Schneider.
Schneider scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Camacho?
Schneider connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Camacho tries to lock up and control but Schneider gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Camacho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schneider wants to control the pace but Camacho is squirming around nicely. Schneider looking to ground and pound but Camacho is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schneider thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Schneider looking for a guillotine from mount but Camacho is having none of it. A nice elbow there by Schneider. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Schneider in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schneider connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Camacho manages to regain half guard. Good work. Camacho tries to roll over but Schneider keeps him under control. Schneider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Schneider dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schneider misses the shot to the body. A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride. Schneider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camacho but Camacho pushes him off and we're back to square one. Schneider throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it. Nice cross by Schneider. Schneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. An attempted straight right counter from Camacho misses the target. Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Schneider with a poor takedown and Camacho counters with a three punch combo that has Schneider backing up. Schneider nods at Camacho to acknowledge the strikes. Hector Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Schneider. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schneider looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Schneider scores with a hook to the body. Camacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Schneider has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Camacho moves forwards but Schneider connects with a nice, crisp jab. Camacho throws a hook to the side of Schneider's head but Schneider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Schneider drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well. Schneider with a poor takedown and Camacho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Camacho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Schneider tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schneider was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho. Schneider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Schneider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camacho defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camacho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schneider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Camacho counters with a nice body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Camacho stuffs the takedown attempt from Schneider. Schneider gets slowly back to his feet. Jab by Schneider. Camacho jabs at Schneider's body. Hector Camacho is winning the standup battle so far. Schneider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camacho avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schneider is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Schneider looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range. Camacho is looking for a counter combo. Schneider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schneider somewhat. Schneider has his takedown stuffed and Camacho counters with a left to the body. Camacho scores with a hook to the body. Schneider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Camacho misses the shot to the body. Schneider moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off. Camacho connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camacho punishes Schneider's body with a nice straight punch. Schneider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho. Schneider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camacho but Camacho pushes him off and we're back to square one. Schneider shoots for a takedown but Camacho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Camacho lands with a good body shot. Schneider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Schneider swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A kick lands to the mid section there for Camacho. Schneider is breathing heavily. Schneider swings widly with a right hand
letting Camacho counter with a right hand. Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Camacho. That snapped Schneider's head back.
Schneider throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Camacho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schneider is in Camacho's guard. Camacho working a defensive guard here.
David Schneider has got the better of the ground game so far. Schneider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Camacho wants to sweep here but Schneider controlling him for the moment. Schneider working some strikes from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schneider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Schneider trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom. Schneider tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Camacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Camacho, not yet. Schneider forces his way into half guard. Camacho is trying to control but can't.
Schneider seems to be working for a kimura but Camacho defends the submission attempt. Schneider lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Schneider is trying to control. Camacho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Schneider 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.
Schneider missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camacho is not content to let Schneider control the position. Camacho is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Schneider is pressing down on Camacho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camacho is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
David Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Camacho scores with a shot to the body.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Schneider is keen to just control but Camacho is a slippery customer. Schneider wants to pass the guard but Camacho is defending well. Schneider trying to control from half guard but Camacho is working away. Camacho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schneider.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schneider wants to control but Camacho is keeping him busy. Schneider throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Camacho to regain full guard. Schneider makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Camacho is trying to control the position but Schneider postures up. Camacho has Schneider pulled in close to control his posture. Schneider stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Schneider shoots in looking for a takedown. Camacho tries to sprawl out of it but Schneider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camacho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Camacho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Schneider really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Schneider looks for a takedown but Camacho sprawls well. Camacho lands with a nice body punch. Schneider with a poor takedown and Camacho counters with a thumping low kick. Camacho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Schneider looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camacho is fending him off so far but Schneider persists. Nope, Camacho circles away and we're back to standing. Hector Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Schneider. Camacho misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camacho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Schneider fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Camacho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schneider.
That's one minute gone in the round. Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Schneider. Camacho throws a body shot but no joy. Schneider avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a looping left. Schneider throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot. Schneider throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a right hand to the body. Camacho misses with a wild body shot. Camacho is looking to wear down Schneider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Schneider fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camacho misses with a straight right. Schneider drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camacho defends it well. Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Schneider takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho. Schneider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Horrible takedown attempt by Schneider or perhaps it was just good defense by Camacho, which made it look bad. Camacho misses with a leg kick. Schneider changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Schneider shoots for a takedown but Camacho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Camacho lands a right hook to the body.
Schneider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schneider.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schneider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A jab from Camacho misses. Schneider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Hector Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Schneider does a little dance to reset his feet. Schneider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Camacho connects with a leg kick. Schneider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Camacho throws a one two combo.
Schneider tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it. Schneider looks for a takedown but Camacho sprawls well. A quick step to the side and Camacho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schneider missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Schneider fails with a takedown attempt. Schneider doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Schneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Camacho misses with a few strikes there.
Schneider feints the counter takedown. Schneider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho had his way with David Schneider in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schneider lands with a right hand. Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Schneider is just out of range. Camacho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Schneider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schneider moves away. Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camacho avoids the body shot from Schneider.
Camacho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Camacho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schneider.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schneider fails with a takedown attempt. Schneider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing. Camacho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Schneider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camacho swivels and escapes. Hector Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Schneider. Schneider is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camacho's half guard. Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schneider's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schneider's back! Camacho tries to get the hooks in deep but Schneider pushed the leg off. Camacho scores with punches to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schneider tries to roll but Camacho sticks to his back.
Camacho doesn't have the hooks in and Schneider manages to turn into his guard.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully. Camacho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Schneider wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving. Camacho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schneider tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard. Camacho wants to sweep here but Schneider controlling him for the moment. Schneider trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom. Schneider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Schneider postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it. Camacho keeping full guard, as Schneider tries to pass. Schneider postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Schneider throws a strike but Camacho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Schneider manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camacho manages to get himself to full guard.
Schneider lands a couple of digs. Camacho wants to sweep here but Schneider controlling him for the moment. Schneider connects with a couple of short punches. Schneider drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Camacho dives on top into guard. Schneider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camacho preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Hector Camacho showed his dominance in that final round. I think Camacho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:47 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hector Camacho! Hector Camacho retains his welterweight title! As Hector Camacho got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man , I'm the man.'.
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