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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Schell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Schell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Schell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schell chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones is looking to cinch up a triangle. Schell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Schell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Jones!
Our winner, John Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dex Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abe Babe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dex Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babe.
Babe tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Babe.
Babe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Babe.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Babe counters by clinching up.
Babe lands with a right to the head.
Babe tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter darts in and clinches Babe up against the cage.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babe to keep the fight standing.
Babe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Babe.
Babe misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Babe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Babe can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Babe.
Babe stalling in the clinch.
Babe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Babe.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Babe.
Hunter is trying to push Babe away but Babe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Babe.
Babe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Babe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abe Babe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Hunter.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babe to keep the fight standing.
Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babe tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babe struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Babe misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Babe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babe struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Babe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babe leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Babe fails to land.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Babe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Babe is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babe lands a front kick.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Babe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Babe slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter looks winded!
Babe misses with a leg kick.
Babe moves to clinch but Hunter breaks away
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
Babe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Babe throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Babe misses.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babe.
Hunter throws a counter combo.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Hunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Babe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter clinches up with Babe and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Babe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunter jumps guard but Babe stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babe lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Babe tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Babe back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Babe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter scores with a head kick.
It looks like Abe Babe has been cut.
Abe Babe is winning the standup battle so far.
Babe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Babe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babe throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Babe misses with a low kick.
Babe backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Babe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Babe gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
Babe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunter.
Abe Babe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Babe lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babe.
A short uppercut from Babe.
Hunter jumps guard but Babe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Babe tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Babe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abe Babe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babe throws a head punch that misses.
Babe cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Babe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Babe stalling the fight.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babe prevents it.
Babe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babe 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.
Hunter is trying to drag Babe to the mat but Babe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Babe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Babe tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Babe has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Babe stalling in the clinch.
Babe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Babe has double underhooks.
Babe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babe is stalling here.
Hunter tries to stall but Babe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Babe fails to land.
Babe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Abe Babe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Babe tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Babe back against the cage.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babe has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Babe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Babe misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Babe.
Babe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babe lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Dex Hunter has been cut.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Babe tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter tries to circle away but Babe has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Babe is controlling him.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babe just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babe stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunter has Babe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Babe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Babe gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Babe lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babe avoids it.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Babe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Babe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Babe.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Babe tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babe defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Babe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Babe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dex Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Babe is predictable there
and Babe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babe throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Babe throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Babe is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hunter.
Babe wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Babe misses with a head kick.
Hunter connects with a body shot that sends Babe's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Babe.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Babe.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter clinches up with Babe and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babe tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Babe tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Babe back against the cage.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abe Babe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babe.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Babe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Babe.
Abe Babe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter jumps guard but Babe stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abe Babe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Hunter.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babe has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter is trying to force a seperation but Babe has the dominant position.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Babe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Babe.
Babe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Babe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Babe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babe smiles and moves away.
Babe lands with a slapping head kick.
Babe throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Babe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babe clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babe tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter has Babe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Babe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babe lands a body shot.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Babe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babe avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babe dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Babe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Babe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelson Kawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelson Kawai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boa blocks a head kick by Kawai.
Kawai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boa tries to counter with a takedown but Kawai is quick to defend against it.
Boa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kawai sprawls well. He's pushed Boa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boa stops Kawai from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai keeping full guard, as Boa tries to pass.
Kawai wants to stand but Boa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawai is pulling down on Boa's head. It's preventing any offense from Boa, at least for the moment.
Kawai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kawai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boa checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kawai. No joy for Boa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boa fails with the takedown.
Kawai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kelson Kawai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawai lands with a nice body kick.
Kawai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kawai is controlling Boa's posture.
Kawai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boa is controlling him.
Boa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa stops Kawai from standing up.
Boa throws a big elbow that misses.
Boa has gone for a leg lock! Kawai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boa's guard.
Kawai tries to free his leg and advance position but Boa is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawai is one step ahead there.
Kawai wants to stand but Boa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawai has managed to get both his arms back between Boa's legs - danger averted.
Boa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boa working for a triangle but Kawai defends it easily.
Boa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawai is aware though and is defending well.
Kawai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boa is trying to control the position but Kawai postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelson Kawai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boa avoids the head kick by Kawai.
A counter left hand to the body from Boa misses its target.
Kelson Kawai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawai tries to bum rush Boa with a series of wild strikes but Boa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Boa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boa has his takedown stuffed
and Kawai counters with a three punch combo that has Boa backing up. Boa nods at Kawai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawai tries a head kick but it misses.
Boa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kawai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai throws out a powerful jab.
Boa tries for a takedown but Kawai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Boa backs off Kawai throws a huge counter combo but Boa manages to avoid it all.
Boa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawai wants to control but Boa is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawai won't allow Boa to pass to mount.
Kawai is refusing to be controlled, as Boa sits in half guard.
Kawai is trying to stand.
Boa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawai is just riding it out for now. Boa eventually gives up the hold.
Boa prevents Kawai from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawai sprawls well. Kawai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Kawai there.
Boa avoids the head kick by Kawai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kawai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelson Kawai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Kawai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boa attempts a counter takedown but Kawai avoids it well and moves away.
Kawai throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
As Kawai tries to get set, Boa tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawai manages to avoid the attempt.
Kawai throws a head kick but Boa moves out of range.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawai sprawls well. Kawai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boa gets slowly back to his feet.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boa avoids the body shot from Kawai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawai scores with a leg kick.
Kawai throws a right hand that Boa ducks under and follows up with a left that Boa also avoids with ease.
Kawai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kawai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Boa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boa wants to control from the top but Kawai keeps moving.
Boa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawai wants to stand but Boa is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelson Kawai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawai defends it nicely.
Kawai throws out a counter right but Boa avoids it with no problem.
Kawai connects with a right hand. Boa shakes it off.
A head kick by Kawai misses
and Boa counters with a left to the body.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kawai.
Kawai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kawai looks to land a combination. Boa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawai sprawls well. Kawai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawai is looking for the big counter here.
Kawai looks to land a combination. Boa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boa drives through with a takedown into Kawai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boa trying to control but Kawai is working from the bottom.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boa looking to pass the guard.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawai wants to stand up but Boa is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawai misses with a double jab.
Boa feinted with a counter takedown.
Boa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boa thinking.
Kawai works over Boa's head and body with a nice combination.
Boa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kawai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawai throws a right hand that Boa ducks under and follows up with a left that Boa also avoids with ease.
Boa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boa blocks a head kick by Kawai.
Kawai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Kawai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boa counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boa shoots in but Kawai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelson Kawai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawai defends it nicely.
Kawai looks to land a body kick but Boa moved away.
Kawai works over Boa's head and body with a nice combination.
Cyril Boa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelson Kawai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boa misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelson Kawai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kawai 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelson Kawai!
Kelson Kawai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Shopionus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shopionus comes to the cage accompanied by Truck stop - Baja maja. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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219 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 Helsinki, Ricky Shopionus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Perry!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry slips a straight right by Shopionus.
Perry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duane Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Ricky Shopionus has been cut.
Shopionus throws an off balance right hand
and Perry counters with a nice leg kick.
Perry moves into the clinch successfully.
Shopionus has Perry pressed against the cage.
Shopionus effectively controlling the action here.
Shopionus misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
Shopionus scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shopionus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perry working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perry as Shopionus tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shopionus scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Perry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shopionus lunges at Perry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perry's hand.
Shopionus defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Perry misses with a hook.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Shopionus.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perry - that will leave a mark!
Perry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perry delivers a nice body kick.
Shopionus throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily.
Shopionus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Shopionus throws a right hand that misses
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perry cracks Shopionus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shopionus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Perry pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shopionus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Perry!
Post fight, Duane Perry stared into the camera and said 'ROTFLMAO did you really think you could beat me? LOL hAhahahahah. STFU noob.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hitscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budi Veikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitscock comes to the cage accompanied by My Drinking Problem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hitscock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Budi Veikko!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitscock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veikko.
Hitscock scores with a sloppy right hand. Veikko should have avoided that one.
It looks like Budi Veikko has been cut.
Hitscock sends Veikko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hitscock is motioning to the referee to let Veikko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Veikko is rocked!
Veikko tries for a takedown but Hitscock circles away easily
and Hitscock counters with a right hand from hell and Veikko is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfred Hitscock!
Alfred Hitscock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Liquer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anselmo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Liquer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liquer digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Harris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Liquer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris tries for a takedown but Liquer circles away easily
letting Liquer counter with a right hand.
Harris slips under a jab from Liquer.
Harris throws a right hand that Liquer ducks under and follows up with a left that Liquer also avoids with ease.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liquer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Liquer misses with a few strikes there.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Liquer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Liquer.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Liquer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anselmo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liquer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch there but Liquer circles away.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liquer misses the shot to the body.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Liquer misses with a straight left.
Liquer throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Liquer finds it's target.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liquer, pushing him back against the cage.
Liquer is trying to break free.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Liquer controls the action.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Liquer to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liquer prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Liquer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liquer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liquer wants to stand but Harris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liquer manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris trying to control but Liquer is working from the bottom.
Liquer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris gets to his feet - Liquer follows without any prompting.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Liquer circles away.
Liquer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liquer misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
John Liquer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liquer throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liquer circles away.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liquer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liquer.
Harris has Liquer up against the cage in a clinch.
Liquer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liquer working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liquer is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Liquer wants to break free but Harris has control.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into Liquer's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Liquer 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.
Liquer tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris prevents Liquer from breaking the clinch.
Liquer manages to break the clinch.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liquer tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liquer to the ground. Liquer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liquer cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Liquer.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liquer lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harris tries to clinch but Liquer moves away
and Liquer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Liquer is proving a slippery customer.
Liquer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris wants to sweep here but Liquer controlling him for the moment.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Liquer is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to control but Liquer is keeping him busy.
Liquer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Liquer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liquer wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Liquer to get to his feet.
Liquer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liquer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liquer counters with a one-two to the body.
Harris blocks a jab.
Liquer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Harris wants to clinch up but Liquer keeps it at a distance.
Liquer throws a counter combo.
Harris jabs at Liquer's body.
Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liquer quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liquer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liquer pushes Harris off looking to stand but Harris dives back in and keeps control.
Liquer is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liquer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to pass to mount but Liquer is defending the position.
Liquer wants to get back to his feet.
Harris trying to control the action but Liquer is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liquer defending well though.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liquer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris has Liquer pushed against the cage.
Liquer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris manages to pull guard.
Liquer wants to stand but Harris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harris works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liquer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Liquer pushes him off.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liquer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liquer misses with a few strikes there.
Liquer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liquer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liquer leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Liquer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liquer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Liquer.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liquer circles away quickly and effectively.
Liquer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris shoots and misses
and Liquer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anselmo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris drives through and clinches with Liquer against the cage.
Liquer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris fails to pull guard.
Harris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liquer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liquer's efforts to push away.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Liquer controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Liquer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liquer throws a good cross that connects.
Harris wants to clinch
and Liquer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liquer misses with a straight right.
Harris wants to clinch
and Liquer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Liquer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liquer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a big counter combination but Liquer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liquer throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Liquer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris tries to clinch but Liquer moves away
and Liquer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris tries to clinch but Liquer moves out of range.
Liquer lands a head shot.
Harris avoids the body shot from Liquer.
Liquer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Liquer moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liquer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Liquers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harris tries to clinch there but Liquer circles away.
Liquer misses with a straight right.
Liquer digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Liquer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liquer throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liquer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Liquer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liquer dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Liquer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Liquer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liquer 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Liquer!
John Liquer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Walhalla Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touma Saibara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touma Saibara!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Zharkov is predictable there
and Saibara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zharkov trying to control but Saibara postures up.
Saibara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zharkov's head.
Zharkov looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Saibara.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zharkov tries to get to full guard but Saibara has control of the leg.
Saibara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saibara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zharkov to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibara landing some decent shots from guard.
Zharkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Zharkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saibara defends it easily.
Saibara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov trying to control the position.
Zharkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saibara defends well.
Saibara passes into half guard.
Saibara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zharkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zharkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saibara.
Nice strikes from Saibara there.
Saibara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saibara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saibara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zharkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibara.
Saibara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Saibara there.
Zharkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zharkov looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saibara connects with a nice short shot to Zharkov's temple.
Saibara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zharkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zharkov is rocked!
Ground and pound from Saibara.
Oh Zharkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saibara works his way into side control.
Saibara lands a strong strike to the head of Zharkov. That's dazed him! Saibara looking to finish here. Zharkov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Saibara lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Touma Saibara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiko Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mubango comes to the cage accompanied by Jessie J - Bang Bang. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akihiko Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubango shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mubango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mubango motions for Yamato to come forward. Mubango throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamato wants to slow Mubango down by chopping away at his legs.
Mubango 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.
Yamato cracks the inside of Mubango's front leg.
Mubango throws the left hand but Yamato avoids the punch easily.
Mubango backing away here, and Yamato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mubango tries to score with a low kick but Yamato moves his leg out of the way.
Yamato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mubango does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mubango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mubango drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mubango.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamato prevents Mubango from improving position.
Mubango trying to control the position but Yamato is working away.
Mubango in side control, throwing shots but Yamato defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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Yamato is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango wants to control but Yamato is keeping him busy.
Yamato wants to control but Mubango postures up.
Yamato is looking for a sweep.
Yamato can't do much from the bottom here.
Yamato manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mubango's best efforts.
Yamato trying to control but Mubango postures up.
Mubango wants to take a breather but Yamato is having none of it.
Yamato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mubango passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yamato because Mubango loaded up on that one.
Mubango working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mubango postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yamato looks a forlorn figure.
Mubango fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yamato takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamato gets back to half guard.
Yamato is trying to maintain the position but Mubango is very close to passing his half guard.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mubango.
Well, if Mubango is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mubango working Yamato over with strikes.
Yamato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato trying to hold on to Mubango's head to control him but Mubango postures up.
Mubango is looking to take a break and control but Yamato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamato wants to control but Mubango is keeping busy.
Mubango controlling the pace.
Yamato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mubango.
Mubango takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mubango missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mubango tries to pass to full mount but Yamato defends it.
Mubango is thwarting Yamato's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mubango missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mubango passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mubango looking to control but Yamato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mubango misses with a head shot.
Mubango punching from mount but Yamato doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mubango punching from mount but Yamato doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mubango in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yamato avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mubango.
Mubango throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mubango lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yamato is desperately trying to improve his position but Mubango has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mubango blocks a head kick by Yamato.
Yamato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamato gets caught flat footed, as Mubango shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mubango with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamato trying to control the position.
Yamato is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamato keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango trying to control but Yamato is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
Yamato is adopting a defensive guard.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yamato trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mubango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mubango on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamato. Yamato obviously looking to wear him down.
Akihiko Yamato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamato cracks the inside of Mubango's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamato.
Yamato avoids the body shot from Mubango.
Mubango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yamato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mubango misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Yamato tenderised Mubango's leg. Mubango is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamato misses with a head kick.
Mubango blocks a head kick by Yamato.
Mubango tries to counter with a takedown but Yamato is quick to defend against it.
A leg kick checked by Yamato.
Yamato lands with a kick to the temple. Mubango shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Mubango throws a solid leg kick but Yamato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mubango.
Yamato delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango loads up on a big right hand but Yamato slips the punch.
Mubango throws a wild body kick that Yamato sees coming a mile off.
Mubango looks to land a combination. Yamato sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mubango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamato moves away.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mubango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango dips to his left and cracks Yamato with an uppercut!
Yamato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akihiko Yamato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws an overhand right that lands on Yamato's shoulder, as Yamato tries to avoid the shot.
Mubango blocks a head kick by Yamato.
Yamato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mubango misses with a straight right.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Mubango takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Mubango.
Yamato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamato throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
Yamato thumps Mubango with a low kick.
Mubango takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mubango throws a looping overhand right but Yamato ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mubango.
Mubango avoids the head kick by Yamato.
Mubango changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamato scores with a nice right hand.
Yamato scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamato circles away.
Yamato tried to score with a low kick but Mubango checks it.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mubango on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamato. Yamato obviously looking to wear him down.
Mubango throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamato's waist but Yamato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mubango off to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yamato enables Mubango to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yamato manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamato is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving.
Yamato has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akihiko Yamato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Yamato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamato connects with a body shot that sends Mubango's belly button to the back.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mubango shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Mubango is predictable there
and Yamato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mubango throws a right hand that misses
and Yamato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Yamato.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamato.
Mubango has been working on his balance at Bruize Brothers, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yamato.
Mubango scores with a takedown into Yamato's guard.
Mubango stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamato is pulling down on Mubango's head. It's preventing any offense from Mubango, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato keeping full guard, as Mubango tries to pass.
Yamato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mubango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mubango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamato working a defensive guard here.
Christian Mubango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamato managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamato is retaining full guard.
Yamato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mubango sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mubango throws a low kick but Yamato moves out of range easily.
Yamato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Mubango misses.
Yamato shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mubango takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mubango looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mubango misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good leg kick by Yamato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamato connects with an inside leg kick.
Mubango throws a leg kick
and Yamato counters with a nice kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Yamato.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
Mubango backing away here, and Yamato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mubango lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamato at a distance.
Mubango finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mubango misses with a low kick.
Yamato lands a head kick. Mubango smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamato moves away from the strike by Mubango.
Yamato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamato feints and then cracks Mubango's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mubango down.
Mubango throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mubango backing away here, and Yamato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamato flicks out a counter leg kick but Mubango steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamato tries a head kick but it misses.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Mubango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mubango lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mubango will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamato connects with a body shot.
Yamato throws a head kick that half lands.
Mubango shoots in for a double leg but Yamato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamato connects with a solid leg kick.
Mubango throws a head kick but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato moves into the clinch successfully.
Mubango is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamato lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamato breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akihiko Yamato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamato 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihiko Yamato!
Akihiko Yamato decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Porsche Valeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Porsche Valeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazaryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valeron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazaryan 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.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valeron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Valeron fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazaryan in the body.
Valeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Valeron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valeron misses with a jab to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valeron's calf.
Nazaryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valeron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Valeron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valeron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valeron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valeron scores with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valeron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazaryan feints a jab promting Valeron to slip. Nazaryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valeron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nazaryan connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valeron. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Valeron throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan pushes Valeron up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazaryan lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valeron taking a breather.
Valeron lands a shot to the body.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Valeron.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valeron can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Valeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valeron looking to stall.
Valeron has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Valeron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valeron.
Valeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Valeron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valeron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valeron throws a good cross that connects.
Valeron steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nazaryan. That one must have hurt.
Valeron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Valeron was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Porsche Valeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valeron if he has to take too many more of those.
Valeron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
Valeron lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Valeron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Nazaryan tenderised Valeron's leg. Valeron is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Nazaryan.
Valeron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valeron swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valeron. Valeron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Valeron digs a good hook to Nazaryan's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valeron. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valeron is looking to wear down Nazaryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch but Valeron is avoiding it.
Valeron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valeron misses with a leg kick
and Nazaryan counters with a solid body kick.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Valeron is having none of it.
Valeron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazaryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Valeron.
Valeron misses the jab.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Valeron's head but Valeron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's time! Valeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Valeron moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but Valeron moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valeron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazaryan's head backwards.
Valeron misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Valeron throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Valeron moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Valeron throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Valeron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan wants to slow Valeron down by chopping away at his legs.
Valeron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Valeron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Valeron throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valeron misses with a straight right.
Valeron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Nazaryan finds it's target.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazaryan throws a solid leg kick but Valeron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nazaryan.
Valeron jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Valeron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nazaryan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Valeron will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valeron digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valeron misses the shot to the body.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valeron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valeron connects with a leg kick. Nazaryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valeron misses with a body shot.
Valeron swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Valeron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valeron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Valeron.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valeron checks a leg kick.
Valeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valeron.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Valeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valeron takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Valeron looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
We've been told by Valeron's head coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valeron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazaryan. That did some damage!
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Valeron misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Valeron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Valeron checks it.
Nazaryan looks to throw the jab but Valeron is out of range.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Valeron.
Nazaryan lands a really nice looking cross but Valeron seems unphased.
Valeron lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Valeron moved out of range.
Good work by Nazaryan as he checks the leg kick.
Valeron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valeron takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Valeron cracks Nazaryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valeron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valeron.
Nazaryan slips a jab and a cross from Valeron.
Valeron lands a nice shot that snaps Nazaryan's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valeron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valeron misses with a looping left.
Valeron checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valeron throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nazaryan tries to bum rush Valeron with a series of wild strikes but Valeron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Valeron avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porsche Valeron dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Valeron just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan looks for the body kick but Valeron saw that one coming.
Valeron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from Nazaryan.
Valeron misses with a wild body shot.
Valeron throws a low kick but Nazaryan avoids it.
Valeron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Valeron.
Valeron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valeron.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Valeron avoids the punch easily.
Valeron misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valeron - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valeron. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valeron's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Valeron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valeron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valeron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Valeron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valeron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valeron throws a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valeron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valeron scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valeron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valeron works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valeron trying to stall but Nazaryan improves his position.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valeron looking to slow down the pace here.
Nazaryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valeron prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valeron misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valeron lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valeron scores with a shoulder strike.
Valeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan is trying to stall.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Nazaryan.
A right handed body shot lands from Valeron.
A head punch on the inside from Valeron fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Valeron struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valeron trying to control the position but instead, Nazaryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valeron into the cage.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valeron blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valeron lands a right hook to the body.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Valeron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valeron down.
Valeron tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vrej Nazaryan.
I think Nazaryan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
After winning the bout, Vrej Nazaryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dre Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Still comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre - Still D.R.E.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dre Still!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Harris!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris drives through and clinches with Still against the cage.
Nice body punch from Still.
Still is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Still controls his hands.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Still controlling the action here for a moment.
Still wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Still blocks a body shot from Harris.
Still avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris being controlled against the cage.
Harris looking to stall.
Harris taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Still blocks a jab.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Still wants to break free but Harris has control.
Still tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still has Harris pressed against the cage.
Still breaks from the clinch.
Still cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Still working hard to break the clinch.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris wants to clinch up but Still keeps it at a distance.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Still.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Harris tries to clinch but Still moves away
and Still counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Still.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still slips nicely into half guard.
Still is working for a submission of some sort.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Still sits in half guard.
Harris controlling the position for now.
Still is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris makes his way to full guard, as Still worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Still is one step ahead there.
Still is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Still has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
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.
Still seems to be looking for submissions.
Still is looking for a kimura here.
Harris gets full guard.
Still forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Still's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Still.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Still dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Still misses with a straight left.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Still feinted with a counter takedown.
Still shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Still trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Still preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Still is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris wants to improve his position but Still is controlling well.
Still passes to full mount!
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris wants to control but Still is having none of it.
Still jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Still wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harris looks calm but he's in trouble here. Still gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Still lets go of the hold and Harris can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dre Still!
Dre Still retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Dre Still thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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