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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by timber. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante just misses with a punch to the body.
Bustamante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slevin.
Bustamante clinches.
Bustamante pulls Slevin into guard.
Slevin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slevin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slevin wants to pass the guard but Bustamante is keeping the position.
Bustamante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slevin defends it easily.
Slevin wants to pass the guard but Bustamante is keeping the position.
Bustamante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
Bustamante wants to stand but Slevin is controlling the position.
Bustamante lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bustamante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bustamante sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bustamante tries to stand but Slevin is controlling from the bottom.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Bustamante from controlling successfully.
Bustamante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slevin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bustamante has managed to get both his arms back between Slevin's legs - danger averted.
Slevin pushes a forearm under Bustamante's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bustamante is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Slevin!
As Tony Slevin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tiocfaidh ár lá'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Psmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Ruxpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rupert Psmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Ruxpin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psmith takes one on the button.
Ruxpin misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Psmith misses the target.
Psmith moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruxpin misses the target.
Ruxpin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Psmith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruxpin is looking to clinch but Psmith is avoiding it.
Ruxpin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Psmith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Psmith throws a shot from downtown. Ruxpin moves away and avoids it.
Psmith throws a leg kick
and Ruxpin counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Psmith.
Ruxpin tries to clinch up.
Ruxpin throws a right hand that Psmith ducks under and follows up with a left that Psmith also avoids with ease.
Ruxpin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruxpin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Psmith is out of range.
Psmith gets tackled into the cage by Ruxpin. Ruxpin maintains the clinch.
Ruxpin trying to control the position but instead, Psmith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruxpin into the cage.
Ruxpin has a couple of punches blocked by Psmith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Psmith's elbow.
Psmith prevents a body shot from Ruxpin.
Psmith misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruxpin has Psmith pressed against the cage, preventing Psmith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Psmith.
Psmith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruxpin has a couple of punches blocked by Psmith.
Ruxpin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruxpin gets through Psmith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Psmith tries to work over Ruxpin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ruxpin fails to land.
Psmith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruxpin scores with a hook to the body.
Ruxpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Psmith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Ruxpin.
Psmith is trying to push Ruxpin away but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruxpin lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruxpin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Psmith.
Ruxpin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Psmith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruxpin or not.
A shot in the inside from Ruxpin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Psmith has Ruxpin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruxpin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Psmith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruxpin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Psmith.
Ruxpin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Psmith blocking some punches.
Ruxpin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruxpin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruxpin misses with a body punch.
Ruxpin trying to land knees to the body.
Psmith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Psmith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin throws a lazy uppercut
and Psmith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Psmith misses the shot to the body.
Ruxpin looks to throw the jab but Psmith is out of range.
Psmith drops Ruxpin with a beautiful combination! Ruxpin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Psmith is looking for the KO!
Ruxpin is rocked!
Psmith circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ruxpin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Psmith wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rupert Psmith!
A victorious Rupert Psmith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pinned Down. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Flash Gordon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon lands a head shot.
Gordon throws the kick towards the body but Davidson avoids it.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
Davidson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Davidson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davidson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davidson tries to counter with a takedown but Gordon is quick to defend against it.
Davidson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a nice body kick.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Davidson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson darts in looking for a takedown but Gordon gets double underhooks and turns Davidson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a leg kick.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Davidson checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gordon. Davidson shrugs it off though.
Davidson misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon throws a push kick but Davidson slaps the foot to one side.
Davidson misses the shot to the body.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Davidson lands a nice hook to Gordon's body. Gordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson blocks an elbow strike.
Davidson looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Davidson 's eye.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Davidson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Davidson 's eye.
Davidson jumps into guard, dragging Gordon to the mat.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davidson is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davidson working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in BigMouth Cabrons inform me that Gordon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Davidson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davidson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davidson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davidson has his feet on Gordon's thighs here. He's pushed Gordon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gordon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Davidson!
Liam Davidson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dorian Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Yates is looking to clinch.
Yates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Yates pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates connects with the punch.
Yates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Altaca gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yates throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Yates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Yates moves into the clinch.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Yates jumps guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Yates trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Yates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Yates blocks nicely.
Hughes postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yates lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Yates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yates swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yates.
Yates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Yates looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes throws a big counter head kick but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Yates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yates.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Yates pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dorian Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yates tries to clinch up.
Yates scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Yates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yates throws a front kick aimed at Hughes's knee but Hughes avoids it well.
Yates fails to land the takedown.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Yates misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes motions for Yates to come forward. Hughes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Jab, jab by Yates - just one landing.
Yates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yates tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
Yates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yates somewhat.
And Hughes tries to counter it with a takedown but Yates pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Yates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Yates scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Yates.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Yates misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates moves into the clinch.
Hughes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorian Yates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yates misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but Yates blocks with his arms.
Yates is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hughes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Yates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes tests Yates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Yates didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Yates wants to clinch.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Yates dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yates defends it well.
Yates swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yates scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Hughes throws the left hand but Yates avoids the punch easily.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses the jab.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Yates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Yates misses with a straight left.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yates quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yates doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Matt Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorian Yates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yates thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Yates throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Yates lands a nice looking body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yates here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yates has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yates.
Yates clinches.
Hughes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yates manages to break the clinch.
Yates connects with an inside leg kick.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with an inside leg kick.
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dorian Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
Yates throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Yates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Yates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Yates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yates 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Yates!
During a confident post fight interview, Dorian Yates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannis Modigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Avro Lancaster enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johannis Modigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avro Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Modigh moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Modigh has time to react.
Modigh misses with a body kick.
Modigh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLancaster.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Modigh's knee but Modigh avoids it well.
Modigh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modigh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Modigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Modigh scores with a nice head shot.
Modigh throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Modigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modigh is looking to land body kicks.
Modigh lands the left hand.
Modigh lands a high kick!
Modigh misses with a straight left.
Lancaster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Modigh lands a big right hook! Lancaster looks hurt but is still standing! Modigh lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Lancaster falls down and Modigh dives in with a huge hammer fist! Lancaster's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Modigh runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johannis Modigh!
Johannis Modigh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Avro Lancaster had this to say: 'This is bullshit! I won that fight, i broke both of his hands with my head for Christ sake!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bucketheads - The Bomb [These Sounds Fall Into My Mind] . The key to victory for Kalervo Kaunismieli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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192 lbs
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaunismieli wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaunismieli, as that shot connected.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dean.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Dean's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Dean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaunismieli wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dean's head.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean misses with a low kick.
Dean's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dean's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kaunismieli punishes Dean's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Dean right on the button with a cross.
Dean with a poor takedown
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Kaunismieli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dean needs to keep his hands up - Kaunismieli had a free shot at his head there.
Dean tries to clinch up but Kaunismieli circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaunismieli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Mike Dean has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaunismieli swivels and escapes.
Kaunismieli gets a clinch.
Dean lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaunismieli is pressing down on Dean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaunismieli is on top in guard.
Dean being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaunismieli wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Kaunismieli looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dean controls Kaunismieli momentarily but Kaunismieli frees himself.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaunismieli is controlling him.
Kaunismieli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaunismieli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaunismieli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Dean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaunismieli!
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Kaunismieli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice strike.
Dean dives in and scores a takedown into Kaunismieli's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Dean is fighting to break Kaunismieli's control of his arms but Kaunismieli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean postures up in Kaunismieli's guard and throws a big left but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli pulls Dean in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaunismieli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaunismieli leaves Dean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Nice straight punches there by Kaunismieli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaunismieli.
Mike Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaunismieli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaunismieli wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dean circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dean checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaunismieli to score with a decent uppercut.
Dean walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Dean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Kaunismieli shows good takedown defense.
Kaunismieli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaunismieli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaunismieli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Dean's cut.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Dean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the head.
Kaunismieli misses with the combination.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is looking for a takedown.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaunismieli down to the mat. Kaunismieli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Kaunismieli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaunismieli with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaunismieli. That snapped Dean's head back.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli lands a right hook to the body.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean has Kaunismieli up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaunismieli after a bit of a struggle.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dean.
Dean tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli works on Dean's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli works on Dean's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dean takes a shot to the head.
Dean is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
Kaunismieli lands a big right hand that drops Dean! The killer instinct kicks in and Kaunismieli finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kaunismieli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drago. Ivan Drago told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Wade slips a straight right by Drago.
It looked like Wade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
and Wade counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Wade won't allow it.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Wade won't allow it.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Wade has him pressed against the cage.
Drago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago wants to break free but Wade has control.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wade pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wade decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard.
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Wade throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade is in close to Drago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Wade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wade throws a big right hand that misses.
Wade postures up.
Wade postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Wade wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Wade throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wade has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wade throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago takes one on the button.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Drago throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Wade misses with a head kick.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Wade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Wade misses.
Wade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
Drago misses with a looping right.
As Drago tries to get set, Wade tries to push him back and clinch up but Drago manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wade throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Drago stumbling backwards into the cage! Drago bounces back off the cage towards Wade, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wade lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wade celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samson Wade!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Samson Wade made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shintaro Nomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Viale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shintaro Nomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Viale!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomo lands a slapping body shot.
Nomo scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Viale misses.
Viale takes a swing at Nomo's ribcage but misses.
Viale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nomo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Viale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Viale misses with a double jab.
Nomo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Viale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nomo dodges the punch combination from Viale.
Nomo scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Viale. Those never looked like landing.
Viale throws a jab when Nomo was well out of range.
It looked like Nomo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomo slips a jab and a cross from Viale.
A shot to the liver by Viale. Beautiful body shot.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viale.
Viale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Viale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Viale gets caught flat footed, as Nomo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomo.
Nomo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viale is keeping the position for now.
Nomo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nomo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nomo wants to pass the guard but Viale is keeping the position.
Nomo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Nomo drops back looking for a leg! Viale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viale manages to kick Nomo off! Nomo jumps back into Viale's guard.
Viale wants to get back to his feet but Nomo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viale misses with a straight left.
Nomo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nomo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viale.
Viale misses with a double jab.
Viale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nomo.
Viale throws a series of punches but Nomo avoids them all with ease.
Viale looks to land a combination. Nomo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Nomo connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viale tries to bum rush Nomo with a series of wild strikes but Nomo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viale scores with a three punch combo!
Viale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nomo circles away quickly and effectively.
Viale throws the left hand but Nomo avoids the punch easily.
Viale takes one on the button.
Viale throws a body shot but no joy.
Nomo is looking to wear down Viale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nomo 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.
Nomo is pushing down on Viale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viale is fighting to maintain full guard but Nomo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nomo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nomo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nomo is trying to control. Viale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viale tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nomo manages to move to mount!
Viale is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nomo tries to control but Viale wriggling away.
Nomo is really struggling to control Viale but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shintaro Nomo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shintaro Nomo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nomo throws a jab when Viale was well out of range.
Nomo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viale.
Nomo throws a big counter combination but Viale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nomo misses with a looping left.
Viale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nomo's head.
Nomo has a takedown stuffed.
Viale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nomo.
Nomo defending well as Viale loads up on a big left hand.
Viale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nomo counters with a head kick that drops Viale to the mat! Viale scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Viale ducks right into an uppercut from Nomo.
Nomo avoids the body shot from Viale.
Viale misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nomo.
Viale with a nice cross.
Viale looks to throw the jab but Nomo is out of range.
Viale scores with a hook to the body. Nomo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Viale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo defending well as Viale loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Nomo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nomo scores with a jab. Viale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nomo scores with a jab to the head.
Viale misses with a double jab.
Viale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nomo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viale under the eye.
Viale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mauro Viale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nomo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nomo drops his hands momentarily and Viale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viale misses the body punch
and Nomo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viale moves out of range of the body kick from Nomo.
Viale swinging wildly here.
Nomo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viale misses with a hook.
Mauro Viale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Viale looks to score with a jab to the body but Nomo is just out of range.
Viale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viale lands a glancing blow to the side of Nomo's head.
Mauro Viale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viale looks to land a right hand but Nomo moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Viale. Those never looked like landing.
Viale is breathing heavily.
Nomo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nomo.
Viale misses with a hook to the body
and Nomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo throws the left hand but Viale avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Viale.
A punch combination from Viale misses.
Viale just misses with a punch to the body.
Viale looks to land a left hand but Nomo moved out of range nicely.
Nomo misses with a straight right.
Mauro Viale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nomo blocks a jab.
Nomo looking to score a takedown here. Viale is defending well but Nomo drives through and ends up in Viale's guard.
Nomo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Viale is wriggling around but Nomo manages to pass to half guard.
Nomo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viale defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Viale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nomo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nomo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mauro Viale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shintaro Nomo'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!
Viale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nomo manages to avoid it.
It looked like Nomo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viale.
Viale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nomo.
Viale misses with a body punch
and Nomo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nomo connects with a body shot.
Viale tries to bum rush Nomo with a series of wild strikes but Nomo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nomo attempts a counter takedown but Viale avoids it well and moves away.
Viale falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nomo counter with a right hand.
Viale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nomo moves away from the strike by Viale.
Nomo avoids the body shot from Viale.
Viale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nomo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Viale misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomo throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Viale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nomo throws a body shot but no joy.
Viale cracks Nomo with a good jab.
Viale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nomo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viale scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viale misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo works over Viale's head and body with a nice combination.
Viale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viale throws a good cross that connects.
Viale fails to land with a series of punches.
Nomo takes a swing at Viale's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nomo.
Nomo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nomo cracks a nice hook into Viale's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Viale. Nomo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viale throws a shot from downtown. Nomo moves away and avoids it.
Nomo slips a jab from Viale.
Viale throws out a loose jab but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomo misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viale stuffs the takedown attempt from Nomo. Nomo gets slowly back to his feet.
Viale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nomo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shintaro Nomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viale throws the left hand but Nomo avoids the punch easily.
Nomo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Viale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nomo avoids the body shot from Viale.
Nomo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nomo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Viale quickly recovers to half guard.
Nomo is looking for a kimura but Viale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nomo to get the leverage.
Nomo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viale defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo moves into full mount! Viale won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Viale defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nomo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viale is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nomo misses with a head shot.
Viale is squirming around, avoiding Nomo's attempts to control the action.
Nomo is working for a guillotine from mount but Viale frees his head quite easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Nomo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shintaro Nomo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nomo 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
After winning the bout, Shintaro Nomo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Page lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Page misses with a body kick.
Page thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Page connects with a jab.
Page throws a solid leg kick but Kuznetsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Page.
A left lands for Page.
A good leg kick by Page.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Page's defenses.
Page throws a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
A jab from Page finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Page scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Page takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Page finish him?
Page stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Page gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Page is having none of it.
Kuznetsov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Page's head.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Page.
Page connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Page keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov tries to counter with a clinch but Page shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Page.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Page.
A left lands for Page.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Page finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Page looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Page takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Page cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Page gets a double leg takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to sweep but instead, Page has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is controlling the pace.
Kuznetsov is looking to improve his position.
Page content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
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.
Page looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the position and prevent Page from advancing to side control.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetsov defending well though.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuznetsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Page trying to advance position but Kuznetsov counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Page dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Page half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Scott Page is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Page avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Page moved away.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Page stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Page shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Page cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Page scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Page closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuznetsov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuznetsov tries to escape but Page is in control.
Page trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page controlling the pace.
Page wants to pass to mount but Kuznetsov is defending the position.
Page seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Page trying to pass the guard but Kuznetsov defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Page closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Page pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Page changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Page dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
Page clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Page lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Page blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Page looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Page.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Page.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page feints and as Kuznetsov raises his hands in defense, Page changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Page passes Kuznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page stops Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov kicks off Page and gets to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Page blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Page semi-blocks.
Page closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuznetsov is not content to let Page control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page advances to full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Page is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Page avoids the attempt from Kuznetsov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Page looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kuznetsov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Page celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Page!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raoul De Muerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Muerta comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method. Rockstar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Defend With Violence - Throwdown. Luke Rockstar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul De Muerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Muerta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
De Muerta works Rockstar's body with a nice hook.
Rockstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockstar lands with a straight right. De Muerta didn't see that one coming.
Rockstar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Muerta checks a leg kick.
De Muerta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockstar.
De Muerta moves to clinch but Rockstar breaks away
and Rockstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockstar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rockstar scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Rockstar.
Rockstar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rockstar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rockstar lands a nice looking body kick.
Rockstar misses with a low kick as De Muerta jumps back.
De Muerta throws a head kick but Rockstar moves out of range.
De Muerta misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta misses with a low kick as Rockstar jumps back.
De Muerta tests Rockstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Rockstar as he checks the leg kick.
Rockstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockstar throws a leg kick which misses De Muerta's front leg but catches the back leg as De Muerta tries to avoid it.
De Muerta throws a leg kick which misses Rockstar's front leg but catches the back leg as Rockstar tries to avoid it.
De Muerta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Muerta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockstar misses with a body kick.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
Rockstar throws a looping overhand right but De Muerta ducks down to avoid it.
De Muerta misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar throws out a powerful jab.
De Muerta throws a leg kick but Rockstar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockstar lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Rockstar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar tries to land a front kick but De Muerta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raoul De Muerta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockstar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by De Muerta's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockstar pushes De Muerta away with a front kick.
De Muerta scores with a nice right hand.
De Muerta tries to clinch but Rockstar is having none of it.
Rockstar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rockstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockstar throws a jab when De Muerta was well out of range.
A head kick misses from De Muerta.
Rockstar throws a jab but it's blocked by De Muerta.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Muerta.
Rockstar throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockstar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Muerta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockstar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar ducks under a wild hook from De Muerta.
De Muerta takes one to the side of the head.
Rockstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Muerta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Muerta moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Muerta scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from De Muerta misses.
De Muerta misses with a kick to the body
and Rockstar counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Rockstar. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Muerta checks a leg kick.
De Muerta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Muerta scores with a hook to the body. Rockstar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rockstar throws a head kick but De Muerta moves out of range.
De Muerta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockstar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Muerta throws a shot to the body.
De Muerta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockstar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar throws a body shot but no joy.
De Muerta moves to clinch but Rockstar breaks away
and Rockstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockstar throws a leg kick but De Muerta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Muerta connects with a leg kick. Rockstar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Rockstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Muerta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Muerta scores with a nice head shot.
Rockstar punishes De Muerta's body with a nice straight punch.
De Muerta misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Muerta throws a sloppy head kick and Rockstar moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockstar misses with a body kick.
Rockstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockstar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from De Muerta misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Muerta misses with a hook.
Jab from Rockstar.
Nice defenses there by De Muerta.
De Muerta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Muerta was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockstar.
Rockstar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Muerta's head.
De Muerta throws a leg kick but Rockstar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rockstar throws out a counter right but De Muerta avoids it with no problem.
Rockstar scores with a hook to the body. De Muerta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Muerta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Muerta throws a hook but Rockstar blocks it.
De Muerta lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Muerta scores with a leg kick.
De Muerta throws out a loose jab but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Muerta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockstar misses with a kick to the body.
De Muerta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luke Rockstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Muerta works Rockstar's body with a nice hook.
Rockstar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockstar connects with a crisp jab.
De Muerta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Muerta jabs Rockstar right on the nose. Rockstar blinks but takes it well.
Rockstar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Muerta is fending him off so far but Rockstar persists. Nope, De Muerta circles away and we're back to standing.
De Muerta slips a jab from Rockstar.
De Muerta scores with a spinning back kick!
De Muerta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockstar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockstar. De Muerta does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Muerta throws a lazy right hand but Rockstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockstar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Muerta throwing a counter right hand but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockstar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Muerta counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Muerta. Rockstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Muerta thumps Rockstar with a low kick.
De Muerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockstar.
Rockstar throws a body punch but De Muerta moves out of range.
De Muerta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Muerta misses with a body shot.
Rockstar misses with a hook.
De Muerta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rockstar throws a punch but it's blocked by De Muerta.
De Muerta tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Muerta swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Muerta struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockstar controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Muerta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockstar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Muerta smiles and moves away.
De Muerta looks to land a right hand but Rockstar moved out of range.
Rockstar avoids the body shot from De Muerta.
Nice defenses there by De Muerta.
De Muerta connects with a looping right hand.
Rockstar scores with a jab to the body.
De Muerta throws an off balance right hand
letting Rockstar counter with a right hand.
Rockstar moves out of range as De Muerta strikes.
Rockstar is looking to score with low kicks.
De Muerta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockstar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Muerta but De Muerta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raoul De Muerta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rockstar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Muerta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar.
De Muerta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockstar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good exchange - De Muerta coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Muerta connects with a nice looking jab.
De Muerta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Muerta pushes Rockstar up against the cage in a clinch.
De Muerta scores with a shot to the side of Rockstar's head.
De Muerta misses with a body punch.
De Muerta tries a body shot but Rockstar blocks it.
De Muerta tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Muerta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Muerta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul De Muerta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rockstar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Muerta avoids the body shot from Rockstar.
Rockstar misses with a body shot.
De Muerta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Muerta lands with a nice body kick.
De Muerta throws a good cross that connects.
De Muerta misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockstar counters with a good, hard body kick but De Muerta shrugs it off.
Rockstar motions for De Muerta to come forward. Rockstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like De Muerta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by De Muerta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Muerta misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Muerta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockstar throws out a counter right but De Muerta avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from De Muerta misses
and Rockstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockstar throws a wild body kick that De Muerta sees coming a mile off.
Rockstar clobbers De Muerta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Rockstar misses.
De Muerta is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta punishes Rockstar's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockstar throws an overhand right that lands on De Muerta's shoulder, as De Muerta tries to avoid the shot.
De Muerta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rockstar misses with a looping left.
De Muerta scores with a hook.
Rockstar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Muerta.
De Muerta throws a big counter combination but Rockstar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rockstar tries to land a leg kick but De Muerta saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and De Muerta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockstar misses with a wild body shot.
Rockstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Muerta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Muerta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
De Muerta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Muerta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rockstar.
Rockstar thuds a left hand into De Muerta's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Muerta throws an overhand right that lands on Rockstar's shoulder, as Rockstar tries to avoid the shot.
Rockstar lands a front kick.
De Muerta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from De Muerta.
Rockstar cracks De Muerta with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Muerta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rockstar lands a nice hook to De Muerta's body. De Muerta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockstar throws a leg kick but De Muerta sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Muerta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by De Muerta as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by De Muerta.
Rockstar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Muerta.
De Muerta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Muerta throws a low kick, looking for Rockstar's leg but Rockstar calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Muerta was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockstar.
De Muerta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockstar.
De Muerta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Muerta connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Luke Rockstar's cut even more.
Rockstar throws a hook but De Muerta blocks it.
De Muerta slips a straight right by Rockstar.
Rockstar with a hook.
De Muerta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockstar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Muerta moves out of range of the body kick from Rockstar.
Rockstar misses with a wild body shot.
De Muerta misses with a looping right.
Rockstar moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta sizes up Rockstar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockstar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Muerta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rockstar connects with a leg kick. De Muerta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockstar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Muerta pushes Rockstar up against the cage in a clinch.
Rockstar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Muerta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockstar backwards.
A body shot lands from De Muerta.
Rockstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Muerta misses with a body punch.
Rockstar blocks a body shot from De Muerta.
Rockstar breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by De Muerta.
De Muerta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rockstar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Muerta slips a straight right by Rockstar.
Rockstar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Muerta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Rockstar.
I think Rockstar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Rockstar!
An out of breath Luke Rockstar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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