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BFE: TUM II Round 1.1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Franz Titties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Fan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fan has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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147 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franz Titties!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jun Fan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fan misses with a wild body shot.
Fan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fan scores with a nice strike.
Fan misses with a series of wild punches.
Fan misses with an uppercut.
Fan moves out of range of the leg kick from Titties.
Fan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Titties.
Titties drives through and clinches with Fan against the cage.
Fan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Titties works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Titties keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fan's efforts to push away.
Fan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Titties has him pressed against the cage.
Fan has had enough of the clinch but Titties keeps him there for the moment.
Titties lands a nice uppercut.
Titties stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fan tries to break free but Titties pushes him back against the cage.
Fan tries to circle away but Titties has him pinned against the cage.
Titties keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fan's efforts to push away.
Titties displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fan up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fan wants to break free but Titties has control.
Titties stalling in the clinch.
Fan working hard to break the clinch.
Titties lands a shot to the body.
Fan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Titties is working Fan over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Titties as the two fighters clinch.
Fan is trying to force a seperation but Titties has the dominant position.
Titties pushes Fan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fan is trying to break the clinch but Titties is controlling him.
Fan wants to get back to striking at distance but Titties won't allow it.
Titties has Fan pressed against the cage.
Fan is trying to break free.
Fan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fan is trying to force a seperation but Titties has the dominant position.
Fan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Titties keeps control of Fan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Titties avoiding damage.
Titties lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fan working hard to break the clinch.
Fan is trying to break the clinch but Titties is controlling him.
Titties throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fans head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fan tries to break free but Titties pushes him back against the cage.
Titties manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Titties.
Titties has Fan pressed against the cage, preventing Fan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fan wants to break free but Titties has control.
Titties keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fan's efforts to push away.
Titties lands a body punch.
Fan looks gassed!
Fan is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Titties as the two fighters clinch.
Fan tries to circle away but Titties has him pinned against the cage.
Titties is stalling here.
Titties seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Titties lands with a left to the head.
Titties slowing the pace effectively.
Fan wants to get back to striking at distance but Titties won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Fan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Titties dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franz Titties.
Fan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Titties throws a leg kick that misses.
Titties ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fan misses the jab.
Titties connects with a looping right hand.
Fan misses with the combination.
Titties ducks under a wild hook from Fan.
Fan stuns Titties with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titties defending well as Fan loads up on a big left hand.
Titties moves away from the strike by Fan.
A telegraphed right hand from Fan misses the target.
Titties loads up on a big right hand but Fan slips the punch.
Titties staying out of range there.
Titties takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fan misses with a two punch combination.
Fan misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fan avoids the body shot from Titties.
A clash of legs there as Fan blocks the low kick.
Titties uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fan.
Fan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fan missing with a left hand there. Titties was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Fan misses its intended target.
Fan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Titties. Titties obviously looking to wear him down.
Fan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Titties swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fan misses with an uppercut.
Fan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titties slips under a jab from Fan.
A cross from Fan lands.
Titties steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fan.
Titties pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fan tries to keep at a distance but Titties has taken the fight into the clinch.
Titties manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Titties dominated that round.
That's time! Titties's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Titties avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Titties slips a jab and a cross from Fan.
Fan throws a jab but it's blocked by Titties.
Titties blocks a jab.
Fan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titties sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Titties moves out of range of the strikes.
Fan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fan misses with a few strikes there.
Titties shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Titties ducks under a wild hook from Fan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fan misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Titties there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Titties steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fan.
Jun Fan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fan thuds his right hand into Titties's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titties displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fan throws out the jab.
Fan scores with a punch to the head.
Fan takes a swing at Titties's ribcage but misses.
Fan avoids the head kick by Titties.
Titties throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fan.
Fan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titties ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fan misses with the combination.
Titties throws a nice head kick!
Titties steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fan.
Fan swings for the body but Titties moves out of range.
Fan just misses with a punch to the body.
Fan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titties 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.
Titties connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Fan.
Fan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fan misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Titties backs up against the cage.
Fan swinging wildly here.
Titties throws a sloppy head kick and Fan moves out of range easily.
Fan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fan fails to land with a series of punches.
Titties throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titties.
Fan thows a body shot but no joy.
Titties lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fan will feel that in the morning.
Titties steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fan.
Fan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titties.
Fan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fan.
Titties throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fan throws a right hand that Titties ducks under and follows up with a left that Titties also avoids with ease.
Titties keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fan.
A punch combination from Fan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Titties misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Titties there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A nice leg kick lands there from Titties.
Fan is breathing heavily.
Fan sizes up Titties with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Titties throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Fan.
Titties throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Titties cracks the inside of Fan's front leg.
Fan lands a really nice looking cross but Titties seems unphased.
Fan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titties.
Fan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jun Fan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fan throws a hook but Titties blocks it.
Titties lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab by Fan.
Titties moves out of range of the strikes.
Fan misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fan misses.
Fan misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Fan.
Titties throws a shot from downtown. Fan moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Fan finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Titties there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fan thows a body shot but no joy.
Fan throws a looping overhand right but Titties ducks down to avoid it.
Titties slips a jab from Fan.
Titties attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Titties takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fan misses the shot to the body.
Titties looks to throw the jab but Fan is out of range.
Fan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titties sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Titties throws a leg kick but Fan moved away.
Titties slips under a jab from Fan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Franz Titties will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fan misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Fan.
Fan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titties manages to avoid it.
Titties thows a body shot but no joy.
Fan throws the left hand but Titties avoids the punch easily.
Fan throws a big shot that misses.
Fan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Titties showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fan.
Titties throws a leg kick but Fan moved away.
Titties misses with a low kick.
Titties connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fan. Fan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titties sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jun Fan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fan tries to bum rush Titties with a series of wild strikes but Titties uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Titties moves into range and clinches up with Fan.
Fan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fan is trying to force a seperation but Titties has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Titties.
Titties lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Titties is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Titties lands a shoulder strike.
Fan working hard to break the clinch.
Titties slows down the pace here.
Fan wants to get back to striking at distance but Titties won't allow it.
Titties looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Titties stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Titties lands an uppercut.
Fan tries to break the clinch but Titties is controlling the position.
Titties prevents Fan from breaking the clinch.
Fan is trying to break the clinch but Titties has him pressed against the cage.
Fan is trying to break the clinch but Titties is controlling him.
Titties manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fan can't break the clinch.
Fan wants to get back to striking at distance but Titties won't allow it.
Titties keeps control of Fan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fan tries to break the clinch but Titties is controlling the position.
Titties has Fan pressed against the cage, preventing Fan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fan tries to circle away but Titties has him pinned against the cage.
Titties cracks Fan with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Titties lands with a light punch inside.
Titties is working Fan over against the cage.
Fan tries to break free but Titties pushes him back against the cage.
Fan is trying to break free.
Titties just leaning against Fan, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Titties for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Fan is trying to break the clinch but Titties has him pressed against the cage.
Fan wants to get back to striking at distance but Titties won't allow it.
Fan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Titties has him pressed against the cage.
Titties lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Titties cracks Fan with a nice body shot.
Fan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Titties as the two fighters clinch.
Titties keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fan's efforts to push away.
Titties manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fan has had enough of the clinch but Titties keeps him there for the moment.
Titties working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Titties stalling.
Titties digs a right hand underneath Fan's ribcage. Fan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fan is trying to break the clinch but Titties has him pressed against the cage.
Titties holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Titties.
Titties lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titties is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fan wants to break free but Titties has control.
Jun Fan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titties lands a hook that snaps the head of Fan backwards.
Fan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Titties lands an uppercut.
Titties scores with a nice hook to the head.
Titties lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Titties.
Titties lands a right hand.
Fan is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Titties takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fan is still on wobbly legs! Can Titties finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Titties.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titties's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fan seems to have recovered his senses.
Fan tries to break the clinch but Titties is controlling the position.
Titties throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fans head.
Franz Titties is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fan wants to break free but Titties has control.
Fan tries to break free but Titties pushes him back against the cage.
Fan wants to break free but Titties has control.
Fan wants to get back to striking at distance but Titties won't allow it.
Fan tries to break free but Titties pushes him back against the cage.
Titties effectively controlling the action here.
Fan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Titties has Fan pressed against the cage, preventing Fan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Titties works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fan can't break the clinch.
Titties lands a body punch.
Fan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Titties digs a right hand underneath Fan's ribcage. Fan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Titties dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Titties showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titties, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Titties!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paha Faarao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ransom Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faarao comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - The Human Instrument. The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: Travie McCoy-Billionaire. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paha Faarao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ransom Davis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Faarao.
A combination from Faarao does no damage.
Faarao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Faarao gets back to full guard.
Faarao seems keen to control Davis's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faarao wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Faarao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faarao stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Faarao trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Faarao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faarao is one step ahead there.
Faarao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faarao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis seems a little lost for a moment, as Faarao dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faarao trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Paha Faarao just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Faarao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Faarao does it's job there.
Faarao tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faarao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faarao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Faarao.
Faarao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faarao throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Faarao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Faarao.
Davis staying out of range there.
Faarao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Faarao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Faarao trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Faarao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha Faarao 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.
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faarao is doing well to control the position and prevent Davis from advancing to side control.
Davis throwing shots but Faarao is blocking nicely.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faarao's head.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis is stalling here. Faarao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Faarao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Faarao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faarao takes a little break here. Davis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faarao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis is pushing Faarao's head away, looking to escape. Faarao manages to hold on to the position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Faarao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Faarao 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faarao is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Faarao wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Davis pushes Faarao off looking to stand but Faarao dives back in and keeps control.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faarao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis shoots and misses
and Faarao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faarao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Faarao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faarao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faarao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Davis postures up in Faarao's guard and throws a big left but Faarao blocks it.
Davis throws and elbow that misses. Faarao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Faarao!
Faarao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Faarao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Faarao is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paha Faarao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Davis throws some wild stikes that Faarao manages to avoid easily.
Davis prevents Faarao from getting the reversal.
Faarao is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Faarao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faarao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faarao's head.
Faarao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faarao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faarao's head.
Davis throws and elbow that misses. Faarao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Faarao!
Faarao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Faarao trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Faarao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faarao preventing the sweep.
Davis keeping full guard, as Faarao tries to pass.
Faarao wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Faarao won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Faarao wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faarao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Faarao counters with a nice uppercut.
Paha Faarao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faarao counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Faarao to acknowledge the strikes.
Paha Faarao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ransom Davis.
Faarao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paha Faarao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faarao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faarao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faarao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faarao.
Faarao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davis has time to react.
Faarao 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.
Faarao's corner calls for a 1-2. Faarao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Faarao counters with a left to the body.
Faarao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Faarao lands a two punch combo.
Faarao cracks Davis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ransom Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faarao with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Faarao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faarao 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Faarao!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavi Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MC Hawkings - F*ck the Creationists. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavi Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter wants to clinch.
Porter misses the shot to the body.
Cooper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porter throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porter just misses with a punch to the body.
Porter slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Porter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper throws a jab when Porter was well out of range.
Porter takes one to the chin there.
Porter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Porter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
Porter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porter lands with a shot to the body.
Sheldon Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper throws a jab when Porter was well out of range.
Porter wants to clinch but Cooper slips to the side
and Cooper counters with a left and a right that stings Porter.
Porter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cooper counters with a series of strikes. Porter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.
Porter misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range.
Porter slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter throws a combination that misses
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Porter avoids it well.
Porter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porter thows a body shot but no joy.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porter thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Porter avoids them all with ease.
Cooper throws a monster overhand right that drops Porter! Cooper follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheldon Cooper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bellec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kronus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bellec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Kronus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kronus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kronus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kronus.
Kronus throws a leg kick but Bellec sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Bellec.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce Bellec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bellec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kronus avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Kronus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kronus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bellec swivels and escapes.
Bruce Bellec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kronus.
Bellec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronus. That did some damage!
Kronus fails with the takedown.
Kronus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bellec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellec fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronus.
Kronus looks gassed!
Bellec throws a wild body kick that Kronus sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Kronus misses
and Bellec counters with a head kick. That will keep Kronus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kronus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bellec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce Bellec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellec throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kronus's head.
Bellec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kronus.
Bellec lands a high kick!
Bellec throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronus avoids the head kick by Bellec.
Kronus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bellec is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kronus.
A head kick misses from Bellec.
Bellec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Bellec there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bellec throws a head kick that misses.
Bellec lands a head kick. Kronus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bellec lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kronus will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellec throws a sloppy head kick and Kronus moves out of range easily.
Bellec feints and then cracks Kronus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kronus down.
Bellec throws a leg kick which misses Kronus's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronus tries to avoid it.
Bellec lands a high kick!
Bellec throws a sloppy head kick and Kronus moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle, before Bellec throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kronus's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bellec lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bruce Bellec!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Popo Bawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitmonlee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New York Times??. The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Popo Bawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawa looks to land a body kick but Hitmonlee moved away.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitmonlee moves out of range as Bawa throws a body kick.
Bawa throws a sloppy head kick and Hitmonlee moves out of range easily.
Hitmonlee moves out of range of the body kick from Bawa.
Bawa tries to land a leg kick but Hitmonlee saw it coming and moves away.
Bawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hitmonlee checks it well.
Hitmonlee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bawa throws a sloppy head kick and Hitmonlee moves out of range easily.
Hitmonlee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitmonlee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hitmonlee thumps Bawa with a low kick.
Bawa looks to land a body kick but Hitmonlee moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hitmonlee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bawa throws out a leg kick but Hitmonlee moves out of range and Bawa only half commits.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick but Bawa moves out of range.
Bawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitmonlee throws a low kick, looking for Bawa's leg but Bawa calmly moves out of range.
Bawa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bawa tries to land a body kick
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice leg kick.
Hitmonlee throws a wild body kick that Bawa sees coming a mile off.
Bawa lands with a slapping head kick.
Hitmonlee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitmonlee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitmonlee throws out a leg kick but Bawa moves out of range and Hitmonlee only half commits.
Hitmonlee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Hitmonlee scores with a push kick.
Hitmonlee misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Hitmonlee
and Bawa counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hitmonlee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Bawa.
Bawa misses with a body kick.
Hitmonlee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hitmonlee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hitmonlee 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.
Hitmonlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bawa's guard.
Bawa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bawa is trying to maintain the position but Hitmonlee is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bawa wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hitmonlee throws a front kick aimed at Bawa's knee but Bawa avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee dominated that round.
That's time! Bawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hitmonlee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawa throws a sloppy head kick and Hitmonlee moves out of range easily.
Bawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitmonlee tries a low kick but Bawa avoids it.
Hitmonlee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bawa. Bawa obviously looking to wear him down.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitmonlee throws a leg kick but Bawa moved away.
Hitmonlee lands a head kick. Bawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick from Bawa is predictable there
and Hitmonlee counters with a big head kick but Bawa shrugs it off.
Bawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hitmonlee throws a solid leg kick but Bawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hitmonlee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawa lands a high kick!
Bawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawa is looking to slow Hitmonlee down with leg kicks.
Hitmonlee throws a hook but Bawa avoids it easily.
Bawa misses with a low kick.
Bawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Bawa misses
and Hitmonlee counters with a thumping low kick.
Bawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitmonlee checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawa avoids a kick to the body.
Hitmonlee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawa misses with the body kick
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Hitmonlee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hitmonlee throws a wild body kick that Bawa sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Hitmonlee
and Bawa counters with a nice body kick.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that half lands.
Bawa looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hitmonlee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hitmonlee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bawa counters with a good low kick that Hitmonlee was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bawa.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bawa's knee momentarily.
Hitmonlee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bawa as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Bawa misses
and Hitmonlee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hitmonlee throws a sloppy head kick and Bawa moves out of range easily.
Hitmonlee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bawa is out of range.
Hitmonlee moves out of range as Bawa throws a body kick.
Bawa avoids the head kick by Hitmonlee.
A low kick from Bawa misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bawa. Bawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hitmonlee is breathing heavily.
Bawa misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Popo Bawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitmonlee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hitmonlee misses with a low kick.
Bawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hitmonlee throws a low kick, looking for Bawa's leg but Bawa calmly moves out of range.
Hitmonlee wants to slow Bawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Bawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bawa misses with the body kick
and Hitmonlee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitmonlee checks a leg kick.
Hitmonlee looks to land a body kick but Bawa moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Popo Bawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bawa blocks a head kick by Hitmonlee.
Bawa blocks a head kick by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitmonlee throws a head kick that misses.
Bawa throws a head kick but Hitmonlee moves out of range.
Bawa misses with a kick to the body
and Hitmonlee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bawa really felt that one!
Bawa misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitmonlee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hitmonlee lands a lovely overhand right.
Hitmonlee tries a head kick but it misses.
Bawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hitmonlee defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawa throws a sloppy head kick and Hitmonlee moves out of range easily.
Hitmonlee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bawa. That did some damage!
Hitmonlee checks a leg kick.
Hitmonlee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawa checks the leg kick.
Bawa scores with a kick to the body.
Hitmonlee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bawa wants to land a leg kick but Hitmonlee is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitmonlee throws a leg kick that misses.
Bawa throws a head kick that misses
and Hitmonlee counters with a solid body kick.
Good leg kick by Hitmonlee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Hitmonlee.
Bawa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hitmonlee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bawa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hitmonlee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bawa.
Hitmonlee lands a head kick!
Bawa blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hitmonlee moves out of range as Bawa throws a body kick.
Hitmonlee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bawa avoids the head kick by Hitmonlee.
A head kick misses from Hitmonlee.
Bawa misses with the body kick
and Hitmonlee counters with a leg kick.
Hitmonlee throws a front kick that sends Bawa stumbling back into the cage.
Hitmonlee tries to land a front kick but Bawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bawa throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Bawa.
A lazy body kick from Bawa
and Hitmonlee counters with a thumping low kick.
Bawa misses with a low kick.
Bawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick by Hitmonlee misses
and Bawa counters with a nice body kick.
Hitmonlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hitmonlee.
Bawa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bawa tries a low kick but Hitmonlee avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hitmonlee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rakuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosmo King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakuuna comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rakuuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nosmo King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakuuna throws a big shot that misses.
Rakuuna slips under a jab from King.
Rakuuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Rakuuna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rakuuna lands a jab to King's midsection.
Rakuuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Rakuuna thows a body shot but no joy.
Rakuuna stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rakuuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Rakuuna looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rakuuna misses with a wild body shot.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakuuna slips under a jab.
King takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rakuuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Rakuuna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rakuuna moves into the clinch.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rakuuna trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rakuuna into the cage.
Rakuuna wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rakuuna is defending well for now.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rakuuna takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Taisto Rakuuna has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rakuuna.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rakuuna lands a body shot.
King stalls.
Rakuuna throws a head punch that misses.
Rakuuna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rakuuna is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Rakuuna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
Rakuuna being controlled against the cage.
Rakuuna trying to stall but King improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from King.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rakuuna's efforts to push away.
Rakuuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rakuuna lands a left hand.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Rakuuna tries to tie him up.
Rakuuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rakuuna's defenses.
Rakuuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Rakuuna misses.
Rakuuna connects with a single shot there.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Rakuuna's head back.
Jab by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rakuuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Rakuuna's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rakuuna duly obliges.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakuuna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Rakuuna.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Rakuuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
King loads up on a big right hand but Rakuuna slips the punch.
Rakuuna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rakuuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna lands a jab to the head.
Rakuuna throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Rakuuna dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Rakuuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King looks to throw the jab but Rakuuna is out of range.
King looks to throw the jab but Rakuuna is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rakuuna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King wants to clinch up but Rakuuna keeps it at a distance.
King misses with a hook. Rakuuna ducked under it nicely.
Rakuuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakuuna misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Rakuuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakuuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakuuna throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakuuna misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by King.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Rakuuna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Rakuuna's cut.
That's time! Rakuuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rakuuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rakuuna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakuuna closes the distance and clinches.
Rakuuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Rakuuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rakuuna fails to land.
Rakuuna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from King.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King blocking some punches.
King lands an elbow just above Rakuuna 's eye.
King lands an elbow inside that Rakuuna shrugs off.
Rakuuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakuuna lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Rakuuna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rakuuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
A jab lands there for Rakuuna.
Rakuuna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rakuuna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rakuuna lands a jab to the nose.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rakuuna.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Rakuuna.
King throws out a loose jab but Rakuuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by King.
Rakuuna misses with an uppercut.
Rakuuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Rakuuna throws a hook but King blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King slips a jab from Rakuuna.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King misses with a straight right.
King ducks under a wild hook from Rakuuna.
King misses with a hook. Rakuuna ducked under it nicely.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakuuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakuuna.
Taisto Rakuuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakuuna throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakuuna misses the body punch
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rakuuna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King slips a jab and a cross from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna thuds a left hand into King's body.
King misses with a looping right.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Rakuuna throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King moves out of range as Rakuuna strikes.
Rakuuna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taisto Rakuuna is winning the standup battle so far.
King dodges the punch combination from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakuuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rakuuna throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakuuna lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Rakuuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Rakuuna looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Rakuuna throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Taisto Rakuuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakuuna scores with a nice strike.
King throws a lazy right hand but Rakuuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakuuna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rakuuna throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King lands an elbow inside.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna misses with the head strike.
King has Rakuuna pressed against the cage, preventing Rakuuna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rakuuna.
Rakuuna wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakuuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Rakuuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Rakuuna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Rakuuna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King has Rakuuna pressed against the cage, preventing Rakuuna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rakuuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Rakuuna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Rakuuna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rakuuna with a jab.
Rakuuna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Rakuuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King takes a swing at Rakuuna's ribcage but misses.
Rakuuna lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Rakuuna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rakuuna.
King is rocked!
Rakuuna misses with an uppercut.
Rakuuna thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Rakuuna finish him?
King slips a jab and a cross from Rakuuna.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King throws a hook to the side of Rakuuna's head but Rakuuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rakuuna does no damage.
King throws a hook but Rakuuna avoids it easily.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Rakuuna sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna lands with a cross.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rakuuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakuuna.
King throws a hook but Rakuuna avoids it easily.
Rakuuna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rakuuna lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. Rakuuna pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Rakuuna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Rommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Bell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
Bell checks a leg kick.
Rommel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell throws Rommel to one side and escapes!
Rommel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rommel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rommel blocks the body kick.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rommel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rommel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bell.
Rommel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bell clinches.
Bell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rommel is defending well for now.
Bell scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Erwin Rommel has been cut.
Bell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rommel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rommel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rommel goes for a takedown attempt but Bell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rommel ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rommel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rommel working the strikes but Bell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rommel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rommel is just content to waste time from the top position. Bell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rommel prevents Bell from getting back to his feet.
Rommel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rommel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rommel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rommel looking to ground and pound but Bell is blocking nicely.
Rommel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rommel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bell regains half guard.
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rommel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to stand and escape but Rommel is having none of it.
Rommel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Rommel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rommel looking for a sweep. Not yet Rommel, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell wants to get up but he can't break Rommel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rommel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bell tries to kick Rommel off but Rommel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rommel trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rommel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Bell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erwin Rommel's cut.
That's time! Rommel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bell is looking to control Rommel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
Bell is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rommel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rommel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rommel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rommel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rommel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rommel is one step ahead there.
Rommel looking to sit in guard and control but Bell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bell wants to stand but Rommel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Rommel keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Rommel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rommel is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell prevents Rommel from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rommel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bell circles away.
Rommel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bell has Rommel up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rommel.
Bell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rommel.
Bell taking a breather.
Bell lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell effectively controlling the action here.
Rommel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rommel can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rommel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rommel fails with the takedown.
Erwin Rommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rommel will feel that in the morning.
Rommel swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Bell tries to land a front kick but Rommel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Rommel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but Rommel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bell wants to sweep here but Rommel controlling him for the moment.
Rommel throws and elbow that misses. Bell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rommel's guard. Nice move by Bell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erwin Rommel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erwin Rommel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rommel thows a leg kick but Bell checks it
and Bell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rommel fails with the takedown
and Bell counters with a thumping low kick.
Bell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bell is looking to land body kicks.
Rommel fails with the takedown
and Bell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rommel fails with the takedown
and Bell counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell throws a head kick but Rommel moves out of range.
Rommel moves out of range as Bell throws a body kick.
Rommel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bell misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bell tries to land a front kick but Rommel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rommel shoots and misses
and Bell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell drives through and clinches with Rommel against the cage.
Rommel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bell.
Bell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rommel avoids it.
Bell lands a left hand.
Rommel managing to block the knees to the body from Bell.
Rommel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bell scores with a spinning back kick!
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rommel swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Rommel tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
and Bell counters with a big head kick but Rommel shrugs it off.
Rommel shoots and misses
and Bell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rommel's knee momentarily.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Rommel pushes him off.
Bell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rommel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rommel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rommel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rommel blocks a leg kick.
Bell throws a body kick that misses.
Bell throws a body kick that misses.
Rommel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bell counters with a thumping low kick.
Joe Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rommel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bell, right into the meat.
Rommel with a poor takedown
and Bell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bell gets a clinch.
Rommel avoiding damage as Bell throws knees to the body.
Bell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rommel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rommel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rommel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rommel is working for takedown but Bell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bell missing with knees to the body.
Rommel looking for a takedown.
Rommel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rommel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bell trying to control the position but instead, Rommel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bell into the cage.
Rommel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bell.
Bell lands a nice knee to the body.
Rommel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rommel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Rommel gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Bell is trying to break free.
Rommel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bell obliges.
Rommel has picked Bell up - he's going for a ride! Rommel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell pushes Rommel off looking to stand but Rommel dives back in and keeps control.
Rommel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Rommel.
Rommel is looking to stall here but Bell recovers full guard.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rommel prevents Bell from getting back to his feet.
Bell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rommel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bell 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tool - Jimmy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Saracen's choice of entrance music: Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
143 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khalil Zidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen tries to clinch up but Zidane circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Zidane finds it's way through Saracen's defenses.
Zidane misses with a looping right.
Saracen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zidane.
Zidane throws a body punch but Saracen moves out of range.
Zidane stalks Saracen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saracen's face. Saracen staggers backwards, shaken.
Saracen is rocked!
Zidane misses with a straight right.
Saracen is still on wobbly legs! Can Zidane finish him?
Saracen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saracen seems to have recovered his senses.
Saracen tries to close the distance and clinch but Zidane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zidane thuds a left hand into Saracen's body.
Zidane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saracen.
A jab from Zidane does it's job there.
Zidane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saracen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saracen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zidane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zidane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saracen is out of range and Zidane settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khalil Zidane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saracen tries to clinch up.
Zidane keeps the fight on the outside.
Saracen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saracen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zidane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saracen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zidane.
Zidane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saracen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zidane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zidane thumps Saracen with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Saracen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saracen.
Zidane throws an overhand right that lands on Saracen's shoulder, as Saracen tries to avoid the shot.
Saracen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Zidane.
Zidane swings for the body but Saracen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zidane misses with a straight right.
Zidane lands with a cross.
Zidane with a jab.
Saracen tries to clinch but Zidane is having none of it.
Zidane cracks Saracen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Saracen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zidane finish him?
Saracen is holding his hands too far apart here. Zidane throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Saracen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Zidane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shave Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sneek a Mouse Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to the TerrorDome. Shave Face has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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146 lbs
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138 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shave Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sneek a Mouse Marley!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Face as Marley shoots in.
Face is looking to chop away at Marley's legs.
Sneek a Mouse Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face stuffs the takedown attempt from Marley. Marley gets slowly back to his feet.
Marley closes the distance and clinches up with Face, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes Face against the cage but Face circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shave Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sneek a Mouse Marley.
Face tries a low kick but Marley avoids it.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Face steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Face connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Face slaps away a takedown attempt from Marley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Face's waist but Face gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marley off to one side.
Marley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Face on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Face tries to get out of the position.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley postures up in Face's guard and throws a big left but Face blocks it.
Face wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Face is keeping the position for now.
Face knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marley on the ground.
Marley advances to half guard.
Marley is taking a breather. Face says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Face won't allow Marley to pass to mount.
Marley stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marley.
Marley is trying to work for a kimura but Face is defending well.
Marley thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Face to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Marley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Face looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Face misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lazy left from Face finds it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Face gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marley looking to sit in guard and control but Face gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marley is looking for a triangle but Face pushes his legs off easily.
Marley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Face gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Face manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sneek a Mouse Marley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Face lands a jab to the nose.
Face keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Face lands the left hand.
Marley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marley moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face is looking to land body kicks.
Face tests Marley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Face lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Face.
Marley dodges the punch combination from Face.
Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Face.
Face lands a nice looking body shot.
Face missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley checks a low kick from Face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Face fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Face defends it nicely.
Shave Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sneek a Mouse Marley.
Marley is breathing heavily.
No luck for Marley with that takedown attempt.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marley shoots in and drives through. Face sprawls well.
Face scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Face avoids it really well and circles away.
Face closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sneek a Mouse Marley has been cut.
Face lands with a shot to the body.
Face lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley walks into a straight right hand from Face.
Face is looking to slow Marley down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Face there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Face. That's going to slow Marley down.
Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Face scores with a four punch combination!
Face connects with a looping right hand.
Shave Face is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Marley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Face defends it nicely.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Face.
Face lands a nice hook to Marley's body. Marley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Face is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Face displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Face scores with a sloppy right hand. Marley should have avoided that one.
Face lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marley will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Face with a jab.
Face dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Face - the referee stops the clock and Marley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Face. Marley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Face cracks Marley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Marley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Face throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Face thows a body shot but no joy.
Marley with a jab.
Marley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marley throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Face is keeping the position for now.
Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marley.
Face keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Face seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shave Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sneek a Mouse Marley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Face tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Marley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Face scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown by Marley or perhaps it was just good defense by Face which made him look bad.
Face scores with a hook to the body. Marley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Face jabs at Marley's body.
Face lands an overhand right.
Marley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Face's half guard.
Marley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marley thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Marley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Face is squirming around, avoiding Marley's attempts to control the action.
Marley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Face regains half guard.
Marley throwing shots but Face is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Face is refusing to be controlled, as Marley sits in half guard.
Marley thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Face to regain full guard.
Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Face misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Face. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Face.
Marley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shave Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sneek a Mouse Marley.
Face leaves Marley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Face sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Face lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marley.
Marley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Face.
Shave Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Face fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Face.
Face with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Face moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Face.
Shave Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Face does no damage.
Marley walks into a straight right hand from Face.
Marley throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Face connects with a single shot there.
Face scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marley in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face misses with a two punch combination.
Marley misses with a takedown
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Face connects with a right hand. Marley shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shave Face showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Face has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shave Face!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel delos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Omori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Miguel delos Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel delos Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
153 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel delos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ichi Omori!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omori fails with a takedown attempt.
delos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
delos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omori shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in delos Santos's guard.
Omori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
delos Santos wants to stand and escape but Omori is having none of it.
delos Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
delos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Omori.
Omori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from delos Santos.
Omori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by delos Santos.
Miguel delos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
delos Santos moves out of range as Omori strikes.
Omori fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miguel delos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Omori.
delos Santos misses with an uppercut.
Omori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
delos Santos misses with a body shot.
delos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori slips under a jab from delos Santos.
Miguel delos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omori misses with a looping left.
Omori has closed the distance and engaged delos Santos in a clinch.
Omori tries for a takedown. No joy.
Omori throws a head punch that misses.
Omori leaning his opponent against the cage.
Omori is working for takedown but delos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Omori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but delos Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Omori can't get the takedown.
Omori wants a takedown.
Omori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. delos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
delos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
delos Santos tries to bum rush Omori with a series of wild strikes but Omori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from delos Santos misses.
Omori instigates a clinch.
Omori keeps control of delos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but delos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Omori wants a takedown but no success here.
delos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omori is working for takedown but delos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
delos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omori.
Omori looks gassed!
Omori throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Omori takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
delos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Omori.
Omori can't get the takedown.
Omori is trying to drag delos Santos to the mat but delos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omori drops down looking for an ankle pick but delos Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos throws a series of strikes that have Omori backpedaling.
It looks like Ichi Omori has been cut.
Omori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
delos Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
delos Santos throws a right hand that Omori ducks under and follows up with a left that Omori also avoids with ease.
delos Santos throws a series of punches but Omori moves out of range.
Omori has closed the distance and engaged delos Santos in a clinch.
delos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omori.
delos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Omori - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Omori tries to score a body lock takedown but delos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite delos Santos's efforts to push away.
Omori misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omori tries for a takedown but delos Santos manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omori.
delos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Omori.
delos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Omori has double underhooks.
Omori is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Omori is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
delos Santos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Omori's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Omori has dropped down and is working for a takedown. delos Santos is trying to keep an underhook but Omori manages to get the takedown into half guard.
delos Santos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
delos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Omori.
delos Santos missing with a left hand there. Omori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omori throws a lazy right hand but delos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
delos Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omori misses with a body shot.
Omori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from delos Santos.
delos Santos throws a right hand that Omori ducks under and follows up with a left that Omori also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel delos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Omori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
delos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
delos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Omori tries to close the distance and clinch but delos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. delos Santos defends it nicely.
Omori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
delos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Omori.
delos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Omori has double underhooks.
delos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. delos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miguel delos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Omori.
delos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omori circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omori swings for the body but delos Santos moves out of range.
delos Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
delos Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Omori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but delos Santos manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori tries to clinch up.
delos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Omori.
Omori drives through and clinches with delos Santos against the cage.
Omori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. delos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Omori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omori looks to land a right hand but delos Santos moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Omori.
Omori shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
delos Santos is trying to stand up here but Omori is controlling him well.
delos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Omori scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos is looking to escape.
Omori is pressing down on delos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. delos Santos is holding on for now.
delos Santos kicks Omori off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Omori ducks under a wild hook from delos Santos.
delos Santos misses with a straight right.
delos Santos throws a hook but Omori avoids it easily.
Omori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but delos Santos manages to avoid it.
Omori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omori tries to clinch but delos Santos moves out of range.
delos Santos looks to land a right hand but Omori moved out of range.
Omori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omori.
Omori blocks a jab.
delos Santos misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori takes a swing at delos Santos's ribcage but misses.
delos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omori loads up on a big right hand but delos Santos slips the punch.
Omori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omori moves into range and clinches up with delos Santos.
Omori pressing his opponent against the cage.
delos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Omori drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but delos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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.
Omori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but delos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Omori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. delos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Omori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down delos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
delos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Omori.
Omori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
delos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omori.
delos Santos moves away from the strike by Omori.
delos Santos misses with a looping left.
Omori slips a jab and a cross from delos Santos.
Omori walks into a stiff left hand from delos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel delos Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Omori's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
delos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
delos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omori has a takedown stuffed.
delos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omori moves away.
delos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
delos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
delos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Omori misses with a straight left.
Omori closes the distance and clinches.
Omori stalls.
Omori tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miguel delos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Omori.
Omori wants a takedown.
Omori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite delos Santos's efforts to push away.
Omori can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
delos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omori drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omori goes for a takedown in the clinch but delos Santos prevents it.
delos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Omori is controlling him.
Omori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Omori tries for a takedown. No joy.
Omori tries for a takedown but delos Santos manages to get underhooks.
Omori prevents delos Santos from breaking the clinch.
delos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
delos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
delos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Omori has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Omori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but delos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
delos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omori has him pressed against the cage.
Omori stalling in the clinch but delos Santos improves position.
Omori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but delos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
delos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
delos Santos tries to break free but Omori pushes him back against the cage.
delos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by delos Santos.
Omori will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning delos Santos up against the cage.
Omori can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. delos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Omori wants a takedown but no success here.
delos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Omori won't allow it.
Omori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. delos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miguel delos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omori moves out of range as delos Santos strikes.
delos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from delos Santos does no damage.
delos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omori.
Omori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but delos Santos moves away.
Omori slips a jab from delos Santos.
delos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omori closes the distance and clinches.
Omori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. delos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miguel delos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Omori stalls.
Omori keeps control of delos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Omori is working for takedown but delos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
delos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Omori has double underhooks.
Omori's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Omori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. delos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Omori keeps control of delos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
delos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Omori is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omori drops down looking for an ankle pick but delos Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
delos Santos scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel delos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for delos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel delos Santos!
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