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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zackary Finyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida's entrance music is Shadowhunter. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Finyard's choice of entrance music: Everlast - What Its Like. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Corrida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zackary Finyard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrida scores with a nice right hand.
Corrida misses with a body punch
so Finyard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corrida controlling the position.
Corrida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Finyard throws a big right hand that misses.
Corrida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
Corrida pulls Finyard in to control the position.
Corrida seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Finyard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finyard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corrida keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard is pushing down on Corrida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corrida is fighting to maintain full guard but Finyard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Finyard wants to pass to mount but Corrida is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corrida defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corrida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finyard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corrida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finyard wants to work for an arm triangle but Corrida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corrida is looking for a sweep. Finyard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corrida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
Corrida wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
Corrida is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Corrida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corrida trying to hold on to Finyard's head to control him but Finyard postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finyard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corrida defends it well.
Corrida gets full guard.
Corrida keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully.
Finyard throws a big right hand that misses.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Corrida keeps moving.
Corrida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finyard's guard.
Corrida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corrida trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
Corrida wants to pass the guard but Finyard is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finyard's head.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Finyard keeps moving.
Finyard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corrida postures up.
Corrida passes Finyard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corrida in particular looking to stall.
Finyard is looking to control Corrida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finyard avoid being mounted?
Finyard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corrida lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrida thows a huge punch but Finyard dodges it nicely.
Corrida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corrida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finyard wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corrida connects with a nice short shot to Finyard's temple.
Corrida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finyard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corrida lands strikes from half guard.
Corrida thows a huge punch but Finyard dodges it nicely.
Corrida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Corrida there.
Finyard wants to improve his position but Corrida is controlling well.
Corrida winds up and cracks Finyard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Corrida winds up and cracks Finyard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finyard moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Corrida is looking to work some ground and pound but Finyard has wrist control.
Corrida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corrida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finyard keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
Finyard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finyard is looking for a triangle but Corrida pushes his legs off easily.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corrida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corrida trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Corrida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corrida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finyard's head.
Corrida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finyard keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
Corrida is working Finyard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corrida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corrida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finyard looking for a sweep. Not yet Finyard, not yet.
Corrida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corrida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Finyard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finyard connects with a nice short shot to Corrida's temple.
Corrida is looking to control Finyard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corrida avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corrida trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Corrida is bucking up trying to escape but Finyard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Finyard landing strikes from the mount and Corrida is in trouble!
Corrida taking shots to the head.
Corrida tries to lock up and control but Finyard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Finyard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corrida gets back to half guard.
Corrida has hold of Finyard's hands but Finyard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrida is looking to improve his position.
Finyard is looking for a kimura but Corrida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finyard to get the leverage.
Corrida is controlling Finyard's trapped leg to prevent Finyard from advancing to side control.
Corrida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finyard won't allow Corrida to sweep him here.
Corrida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finyard's guard.
Finyard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corrida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Finyard is looking to regain half guard here but Corrida keeps moving and retains side control.
Corrida lands a few punches from side control.
Corrida lands an elbow.
Finyard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Corrida off and has taken his back!
Finyard looking to break Corrida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corrida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finyard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Finyard looking for the RNC.
Corrida trying to control the hands but Finyard won't let him.
Corrida wants to escape the position.
Finyard is not going to allow Corrida to sit and survive in this position.
Corrida tries to escape but Finyard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Corrida.
I think Corrida 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Marc Mormeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean-Marc Mormeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
56 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Charles Martel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mormeck manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mormeck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martel.
Mormeck scores with a hook to the body.
Mormeck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martel's elbow.
Martel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mormeck backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Martel.
Martel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mormeck.
Martel lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mormeck tries to throw a body punch but Martel avoids it by throwing Mormeck back against the cage.
Martel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Martel as the two fighters clinch.
Martel tries to work over Mormeck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Martel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormeck swings wildly with an uppercut but Martel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mormeck lands with a right to the head.
Martel misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mormeck.
Mormeck lands a right hand.
Mormeck tries a body shot but Martel blocks it.
Martel misses with a punch on the inside.
Mormeck working aggressively here.
Martel misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mormeck throws a head punch that misses.
Martel is looking to break free of the clinch but Mormeck has double underhooks.
Martel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martel is looking to break free of the clinch but Mormeck has double underhooks.
Martel has a couple of punches blocked by Mormeck.
Martel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck blocks an uppercut.
Martel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Martel tries to throw a body punch but Mormeck avoids it by throwing Martel back against the cage.
Martel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martel manages to break the clinch.
Martel throws a shot from downtown. Mormeck moves away and avoids it.
Martel throws a body shot but no joy.
Mormeck digs a good body shot into Martel's ribs.
Martel lands a lovely overhand right.
Martel lands a lovely overhand right.
Martel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mormeck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mormeck is just out of range.
Mormeck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martel's calf.
Mormeck takes a swing at Martel's ribcage but misses.
Mormeck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martel was covering up waiting for the punch and Mormeck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mormeck throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mormeck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mormeck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mormeck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mormeck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mormeck trying to control but Martel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martel trying to control the position.
Martel wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mormeck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mormeck wants to pass the guard but Martel is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Martel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mormeck is one step ahead there.
Mormeck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mormeck lands a nice hook to Martel's body. Martel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mormeck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martel cracks Mormeck with an open hand slap.
Mormeck moves in looking to clinch but Martel pushes him off.
Mormeck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mormeck won't allow Martel to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck is stalling in the full guard.
Mormeck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martel wants to sweep here but Mormeck controlling him for the moment.
Martel working a defensive guard here.
Mormeck 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.
Mormeck wants to control from the top but Martel keeps moving.
Martel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mormeck's guard.
Martel postures up.
Mormeck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martel wants to control from the top but Mormeck keeps moving.
Martel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martel slips nicely into half guard.
Mormeck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martel wants to control from the top but Mormeck keeps moving.
Mormeck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martel is aware though and is defending well.
Martel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mormeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mormeck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Martel frees his head nicely. Oh but Mormeck has switched to an armbar! Martel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jean-Marc Mormeck!
Jean-Marc Mormeck made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It was an honor fighting you and an even bigger honor beating you!'.
In defeat, Charles Martel stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight but that doesn't mean there's no after party. Come on down to the Spearmint Rhino, first lap dance is on me!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara misses with a wild combination.
Oppelaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oppelaar lands a left and a right that sends Vasara crashing to the canvas! Oppelaar dives into mount looking to finish!
Vasara is rocked!
It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppelaar throws a wild left hand from mount and Vasara manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Oppelaar with the ground and pound but Vasara uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oppelaar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oppelaar lands a couple of elbows.
Oppelaar connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Vasara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oppelaar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vasara covers up, he's hurt! Oppelaar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Oppelaar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Oppelaar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Oppelaar!
Dennis Oppelaar 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent P.I.M.P. Manhoef is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital . Rafael Santa Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santa Cruz, right into the meat.
Santa Cruz cracks Manhoef with a good jab.
Santa Cruz blocks the body kick.
Santa Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santa Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santa Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Santa Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Manhoef avoided it.
Santa Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Manhoef blocks it.
Santa Cruz digs a good body shot into Manhoef's ribs.
Santa Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Manhoef's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef looks to land a body kick but Santa Cruz moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Santa Cruz looks for the body kick but Manhoef saw that one coming.
Santa Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manhoef is out of range and Santa Cruz settles back down.
Santa Cruz looks to land a body kick but Manhoef moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Santa Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santa Cruz down.
Manhoef throws out a leg kick but Santa Cruz moves out of range and Manhoef only half commits.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santa Cruz lands with a straight right. Manhoef didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Santa Cruz coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santa Cruz.
Manhoef throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santa Cruz, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santa Cruz checks a leg kick.
Manhoef checks the leg kick.
Manhoef does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santa Cruz jabs Manhoef right on the nose. Manhoef blinks but takes it well.
Santa Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Santa Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Santa Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santa Cruz on the side of the head.
Manhoef does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manhoef feints and then cracks Santa Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santa Cruz down.
Manhoef lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a leg kick
and Santa Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manhoef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manhoef moves away from the strike by Santa Cruz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Santa Cruz down.
Santa Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Manhoef finds it's way through Santa Cruz's defenses.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santa Cruz moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Manhoef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manhoef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manhoef takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Manhoef off balance momentarily.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santa Cruz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Santa Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Manhoef slips the punch.
Manhoef's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santa Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Santa Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santa Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manhoef at a distance.
Manhoef pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santa Cruz is out of range and Manhoef settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santa Cruz. Manhoef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santa Cruz digs a good body shot into Manhoef's ribs.
Manhoef connects with a body shot.
Manhoef lands with a hook. Santa Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Manhoef sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santa Cruz swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santa Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Manhoef.
Santa Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manhoef is out of range.
Santa Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Manhoef had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Santa Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manhoef's sensitive parts.
Santa Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Manhoef blocks the low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Manhoef 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manhoef lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manhoef walks into a jab.
Manhoef moves out of range as Santa Cruz strikes.
Santa Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santa Cruz.
Manhoef connects with a solid leg kick.
Manhoef misses with a leg kick
enabling Santa Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz checks it.
Manhoef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santa Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Santa Cruz saw that one coming.
Santa Cruz throws a series of punches but Manhoef moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Manhoef.
A left lands for Manhoef.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is looking to land body kicks.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santa Cruz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Manhoef misses.
Manhoef tries a low kick but Santa Cruz avoids it.
Santa Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Santa Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Manhoef's leg but Manhoef calmly moves out of range.
Santa Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santa Cruz scores with the left hand. Manhoef knows he should have avoided that one.
Manhoef misses with a body kick.
It looked like Santa Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manhoef.
Manhoef attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manhoef misses with an uppercut.
Manhoef cracks Santa Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santa Cruz misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santa Cruz.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Cruz is looking to slow Manhoef down with leg kicks.
Manhoef looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the side of Manhoef's head but Manhoef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Manhoef avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
Manhoef throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santa Cruz swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manhoef misses with a low kick.
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhoef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santa Cruz under the eye.
Manhoef throws a lazy body kick
and Santa Cruz counters with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef clobbers Santa Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santa Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a low kick but Santa Cruz avoids it.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manhoef lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santa Cruz cracks Manhoef with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manhoef looks to land a left hand but Santa Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Manhoef walks into a straight right hand from Santa Cruz.
A big right from Manhoef misses.
Manhoef takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Manhoef is predictable there
and Santa Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santa Cruz throws a series of punches but Manhoef avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Santa Cruz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santa Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santa Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhoef manages to avoid it.
Manhoef has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Santa Cruz.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santa Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santa Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Manhoef tries to land a front kick but Santa Cruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manhoef lands a lovely overhand right.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Manhoef finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santa Cruz looks to land a left hand but Manhoef moved out of range nicely.
Santa Cruz checks a low kick from Manhoef.
Santa Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santa Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santa Cruz is keen to just control but Manhoef is a slippery customer.
Santa Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santa Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Manhoef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santa Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafael Santa Cruz.
Well Santa Cruz 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
As Rafael Santa Cruz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: thank fuck for that, I have been sooo shit.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
145 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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31
143 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison throws an off balance right hand
and Urskilz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Urskilz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urskilz backwards.
Urskilz gets through Jamison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urskilz tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urskilz stalling in the clinch but Jamison improves position.
Urskilz blocks an uppercut.
Urskilz scores with a shoulder strike.
Urskilz's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Urskilz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Urskilz smiles and moves away.
Urskilz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz misses with a wild body shot.
Urskilz scores with a hook.
Urskilz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urskilz throws the left hand but Jamison avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jamison feinted with a counter takedown.
Urskilz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jamison.
Urskilz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urskilz.
Jamison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urskilz sprawls and moves away.
Jamison blocks a low kick nicely.
Urskilz throws a body punch but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison throws a body punch but Urskilz moves out of range.
Jamison blocks a leg kick.
Urskilz throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison jabs Urskilz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jamison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Urskilz quickly recovers to half guard.
Urskilz trying to hold on to Jamison's head to control him but Jamison postures up.
Urskilz is controlling Jamison's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jamison in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Urskilz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jamison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jamison!
An out of breath John Jamison 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tantalus Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outerspace- Revolution. Wildstein has chosen Bring It On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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183 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tantalus Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wildstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wildstein under the eye.
Wildstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Flay off the cage and back into range.
Wildstein has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wildstein swings for the body but Flay moves out of range.
Wildstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flay manages to avoid it.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flay catches Wildstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wildstein swings for the body but Flay moves out of range.
Flay misses with a body shot.
Wildstein misses with a head kick.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Wildstein's head but Wildstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wildstein moves away from the strike by Flay.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wildstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Flay.
Wildstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wildstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Flay is just out of range.
Wildstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flay throws a body punch but Wildstein moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein slips a jab from Flay.
A slow jab from Wildstein misses its intended target.
Wildstein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flay rather than just go for the knockout.
Wildstein moves away from the strike by Flay.
Flay misses with a shot to the body
and Wildstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wildstein misses with the combination.
Flay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flay moves out of range of the strikes.
Flay digs a good body shot into Wildstein's ribs.
Wildstein is looking to chop away at Flay's legs.
Wildstein lands with a slapping head kick.
Wildstein checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wildstein.
Wildstein blocks a leg kick.
Flay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flay throws a shot from downtown. Wildstein moves away and avoids it.
Wildstein slips under a jab.
Wildstein connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Wildstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flay.
Wildstein loads up on a big right hand but Flay slips the punch.
Wildstein lands a jab to the nose.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flay throws a shot from downtown. Wildstein moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Flay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wildstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wildstein slips a straight right by Flay.
Wildstein tries to clinch but Flay is having none of it.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wildstein moves away.
Wildstein lands a jab to the nose.
Flay misses the shot to the body.
Flay sets himself, and Wildstein steps forward looking for the clinch! Flay avoids it this time.
Wildstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Flay misses its intended target.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut. Flay saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay walks into a jab.
Wildstein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wildstein throws a front kick that sends Flay stumbling back into the cage.
Wildstein throws a hook but Flay avoids it easily.
Wildstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wildstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Flay.
Flay avoids the head kick by Wildstein.
Flay throws a lazy body kick
and Wildstein counters with an inside leg kick.
Wildstein shoots and misses
and Flay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flay lands a head shot.
Wildstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wildstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wildstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wildstein.
Wildstein blocks a jab.
A left lands for Wildstein.
Wildstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wildstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Flay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay avoids the head kick by Wildstein.
Flay missing with a left hand there. Wildstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wildstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wildstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Wildstein.
Flay throws a nice looking combination but Wildstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wildstein feints the counter takedown.
Wildstein motions for Flay to come forward. Wildstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flay throws a low kick but Wildstein avoids it.
Flay misses with a left hand
and Wildstein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wildstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wildstein can't find room to land a body shot as Flay controls the action.
Wildstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flay defending well as Wildstein loads up on a big left hand.
Flay scores with a hook to the body. Wildstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flay jabs at Wildstein's body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Flay misses the target.
Flay ducks right into an uppercut from Wildstein.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wildstein moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flay.
Wildstein slips a jab from Flay.
Wildstein cracks a nice hook into Flay's ribs.
Flay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wildstein checks it well.
Wildstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wildstein quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay is trying to control. Wildstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wildstein trying to control from the bottom.
Flay thows a huge punch but Wildstein dodges it nicely.
Wildstein is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flay trying to control from half guard but Wildstein is working away.
Wildstein wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flay prevents Wildstein from improving his position.
Flay is thwarting Wildstein's attempts to control the position.
Flay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Flay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flay misses with a head shot. Wildstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Flay throwing strikes from guard but Wildstein blocks nicely.
Flay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wildstein is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wildstein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flay under the eye.
Wildstein moves away from the strike by Flay.
Wildstein flicks out a counter leg kick but Flay steps away.
Flay needs to keep his hands up - Wildstein had a free shot at his head there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Flay in the body.
Wildstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wildstein misses with a looping left.
Wildstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flay throws a body punch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Flay just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wildstein lands an overhand right.
Wildstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein avoids the body shot from Flay.
Wildstein tests Flay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Flay.
Wildstein lands a body shot.
Flay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wildstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Flay lands a right hook to the body.
Wildstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Flay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wildstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Flay throws a body shot but no joy.
Flay misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flay.
Wildstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wildstein throws a shot from downtown. Flay moves away and avoids it.
Wildstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wildstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wildstein tries to land a front kick but Flay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wildstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay misses with a body shot.
Wildstein digs a good hook to Flay's body.
Flay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wildstein throws out the jab.
Wildstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JD Wildstein.
I think Wildstein 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
Our winner, JD Wildstein, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Idi oCrazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everyday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
165 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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33
179 lbs
25 - 14 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idi oCrazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
oCrazy throws a looping overhand right but Gutz ducks down to avoid it.
oCrazy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gutz throws out the jab.
oCrazy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gutz avoids the head kick by oCrazy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gutz.
Gutz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
oCrazy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gutz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutz moves away.
Gutz misses with an uppercut
and oCrazy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before oCrazy has time to react.
Gutz looks to land a right hand but oCrazy moved out of range.
Gutz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by oCrazy.
oCrazy throws an overhand right that lands on Gutz's shoulder, as Gutz tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Gutz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Gutz tenderised oCrazy's leg. oCrazy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gutz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps oCrazy's head backwards.
oCrazy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy throws a lazy head kick
and Gutz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gutz sizes up oCrazy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cormac Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutz pivots, looking for a leg kick but oCrazy is out of range and Gutz settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from oCrazy misses the target.
Gutz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! oCrazy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
oCrazy misses with a straight left.
oCrazy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
oCrazy throws a sloppy head kick and Gutz moves out of range easily.
Gutz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gutz connects with a nice looking jab.
Gutz lands with a shot to the body.
Gutz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gutz lands with a shot to the body.
Gutz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
oCrazy avoids the body shot from Gutz.
Gutz lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
oCrazy swings for the body but Gutz moves out of range.
Gutz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
oCrazy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gutz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gutz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gutz misses with an uppercut. oCrazy saw that one coming.
Gutz loads up on a big right hand but oCrazy slips the punch.
Gutz scores with a head kick.
oCrazy lands with a good body shot.
Gutz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gutz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
oCrazy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gutz has taken the fight to the clinch.
oCrazy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutzs head.
oCrazy prevents a body shot from Gutz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz misses with the head strike.
oCrazy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
oCrazy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutz throws a head punch that misses.
Gutz lands with a left to the head.
Gutz prevents a body shot from oCrazy.
oCrazy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
oCrazy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
oCrazy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gutz.
oCrazy tries to throw a body punch but Gutz avoids it by throwing oCrazy back against the cage.
Gutz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gutz blocks an uppercut.
Gutz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for oCrazy.
Gutz's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gutz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gutz taking a breather.
Gutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Gutz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutz.
Gutz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
oCrazy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gutz effectively controlling the action here.
oCrazy gets through Gutz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gutz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
oCrazy throws a head punch that misses.
oCrazy misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by oCrazy.
Gutz lands an uppercut.
Gutz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gutz blocks a body shot from oCrazy.
Gutz just leaning against oCrazy, taking a breather.
oCrazy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
oCrazy managing to block the knees to the body from Gutz.
Gutz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from oCrazy.
oCrazy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
oCrazy is looking to control Gutz's arms but Gutz gets an underhook and turns him. Now oCrazy has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gutz fails to land.
oCrazy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gutz.
oCrazy lands a nice uppercut.
Gutz misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy has a couple of punches blocked by Gutz.
Gutz lands with a short shot to the head.
Gutz tries to work over oCrazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oCrazy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gutz looking to slow down the pace here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Gutz on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent oCrazy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gutz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gutz tries to land a front kick but oCrazy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
oCrazy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Gutz.
oCrazy throwing a counter right hand but Gutz manages to avoid it.
oCrazy scores with a nice right hand.
Gutz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gutz's jab looks to have found its range, popping oCrazy under the eye.
oCrazy slips a jab from Gutz.
Gutz misses with a hook
and oCrazy counters with a stiff right hand.
oCrazy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gutz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and oCrazy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy drops Gutz with a beautiful combination! Gutz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - oCrazy is looking for the KO!
oCrazy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gutz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gutz loads up on a big right hand but oCrazy slips the punch.
oCrazy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gutz doesn't manage to clinch there - oCrazy circles away.
A jab from Gutz finds it's way through oCrazy's defenses.
Gutz throws a hook but oCrazy avoids it easily.
Gutz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
oCrazy throws an off balance right hand
and Gutz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gutz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck oCrazy on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gutz.
Gutz looks to land a body kick but oCrazy moved away.
oCrazy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy throws a shot from downtown. Gutz moves away and avoids it.
Gutz throws a leg kick but oCrazy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gutz fails with an attempt to clinch.
oCrazy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
oCrazy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutz.
Gutz scores with a kick to the body.
Gutz throws an off balance right hand
and oCrazy counters with a nice body shot.
Gutz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Gutz misses.
oCrazy checks the leg kick nicely there.
oCrazy has managed to clinch.
Gutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutz swings wildly with an uppercut but oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gutz.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gutz backwards.
oCrazy tries to work over Gutz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oCrazy pushes Gutz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Gutz scores with a nice short uppercut.
oCrazy misses with the head strike.
Gutz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gutz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Gutz.
Gutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
oCrazy lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for oCrazy.
oCrazy cracks Gutz with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
oCrazy tries to throw a body punch but Gutz avoids it by throwing oCrazy back against the cage.
oCrazy misses with a short punch on the inside.
oCrazy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, oCrazy scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cormac Gutz.
Well Gutz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Gutz!
An out of breath Cormac Gutz 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj looks to throw the jab but Uxxarest is out of range.
Uxxarest lands a nice hook to Gregorovitsj's body. Gregorovitsj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
Gregorovitsj feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Uxxarest pushes Gregorovitsj up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands a left hand.
Gregorovitsj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gregorovitsj lands a hook that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
Uxxarest is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uxxarest takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uxxarest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj is pushing Uxxarest up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gregorovitsj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gregorovitsj blocks a body shot from Uxxarest.
Gregorovitsj is trying to stall.
Gregorovitsj scores with a shot to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Our sources have told us that Gregorovitsj has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest tries to pull guard but Gregorovitsj won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gregorovitsj.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gregorovitsj misses with an elbow strike.
Uxxarest can't get the takedown.
Uxxarest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
Gregorovitsj manages to break the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice hook to Uxxarest's body. Uxxarest takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uxxarest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gregorovitsj finds it's way round the side to connect with Uxxarest's head.
Gregorovitsj pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uxxarest is out of range and Gregorovitsj settles back down.
Gregorovitsj misses the jab.
Uxxarest tries to move into range but Gregorovitsj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uxxarest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uxxarest has his takedown stuffed
and Gregorovitsj counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boris Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbra Uxxarest.
Uxxarest looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj cracks Uxxarest with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gregorovitsj has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Uxxarest to stand back up!
Uxxarest is rocked!
It looks like Umbra Uxxarest has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregorovitsj, right into the meat.
Uxxarest is still on wobbly legs! Can Gregorovitsj finish him?
Uxxarest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Gregorovitsj checks a leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a looping overhand right but Gregorovitsj ducks down to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj cracks Uxxarest with a hook to the temple - Uxxarest is on wobbly legs here! Gregorovitsj swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Uxxarest falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gregorovitsj wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Gregorovitsj!
After the big win, Boris Gregorovitsj made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pearson Specter Litt and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo comes into the arena with Also Sprach Zarathustra blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shimizu's choice of entrance music: Lost Frequencies - Are You With Me. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu lands a jab to the head.
Shimizu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shimizu throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
Shimizu misses with a double jab.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeBramalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeBramalo tries to clinch up.
Shimizu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but DeBramalo is out of range.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shimizu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shimizu 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the temple. Shimizu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DeBramalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimizu.
DeBramalo throws a wild body kick that Shimizu sees coming a mile off.
DeBramalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimizu. Shimizu obviously looking to wear him down.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
A low kick from DeBramalo is predictable there
and Shimizu counters with a left and a right that stings DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimizu throws a series of punches but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Shimizu motions for DeBramalo to come forward. Shimizu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shimizu throws out a loose jab but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimizu cracks DeBramalo with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Shimizu knows he should have avoided that one.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shimizu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Shimizu.
Shimizu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimizu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a nice body kick.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Shimizu throws a body kick.
DeBramalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shimizu. That did some damage!
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shimizu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeBramalo - the referee stops the clock and Shimizu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeBramalo. Shimizu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shimizu slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
Shimizu tries a low kick but DeBramalo avoids it.
DeBramalo throws a solid leg kick but Shimizu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Shimizu's shoulder, as Shimizu tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimizu.
DeBramalo thuds his shin into the meat of Shimizu's side.
DeBramalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shimizu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Shimizu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Shimizu tries to bum rush DeBramalo with a series of wild strikes but DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeBramalo feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Shimizu tenderised DeBramalo's leg. DeBramalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimizu throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimizu.
DeBramalo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shimizu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeBramalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
DeBramalo digs a good hook to Shimizu's body.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shimizu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeBramalo scrambles back to his feet.
Shimizu throws out a loose jab but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shimizu slips a jab and a cross from DeBramalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Shimizu lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeBramalo doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shimizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from DeBramalo lands but Shimizu takes it in his stride.
DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Shimizu moves away and avoids it.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeBramalo misses with a hook
enabling Shimizu to counter with a crisp jab.
Shimizu connects with a jab.
Shimizu throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeBramalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeBramalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeBramalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeBramalo.
Shimizu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shimizu looks to land a combination but DeBramalo avoids it well.
Shimizu takes one to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimizu.
DeBramalo scores with a punch to the head.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Shimizu throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
Shimizu slips a jab and a cross from DeBramalo.
Shimizu misses with a looping left.
Shimizu tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeBramalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
DeBramalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as DeBramalo blocks the leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Shimizu seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Shimizu as he connects with a hook.
DeBramalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimizu.
DeBramalo cracks Shimizu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shimizu tries to move into range but DeBramalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo thumps Shimizu with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu throws a looping overhand right but DeBramalo ducks down to avoid it.
Shimizu checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
Shimizu misses with a left hand
and DeBramalo counters with a nice kick to the body.
DeBramalo takes one to the chin there.
DeBramalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shimizu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeBramalo.
Shimizu throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeBramalo.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu lands with a cross.
DeBramalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimizu.
DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Shimizu's knee but Shimizu avoids it well.
Shimizu cracks DeBramalo with a good jab.
Shimizu misses with a looping left.
Shimizu lands a front kick.
Shimizu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeBramalo if he has to take too many more of those.
Shimizu thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBramalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shimizu walks into a straight right hand from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that misses
and Shimizu counters with an outside leg kick.
Shimizu throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
And DeBramalo counters with a quick kick to the body but Shimizu blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo lands a head shot.
Shimizu connects with a crisp jab.
DeBramalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimizus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimizu lands an overhand right.
DeBramalo's corner calls for a 1-2. DeBramalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shimizu throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the side of Shimizu's head but Shimizu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo drives through and clinches with Shimizu against the cage.
DeBramalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeBramalo lands with a right to the head.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Shimizu tries to break free but DeBramalo pushes him back against the cage.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
Shimizu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo digs a right hand into Shimizu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shimizu's gas tank.
Shimizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeBramalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeBramalo stalling in the clinch but Shimizu improves position.
DeBramalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimizu working hard to break the clinch.
Shimizu tries to break the clinch but DeBramalo is controlling the position.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
DeBramalo has Shimizu pressed against the cage, preventing Shimizu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeBramalo blocks an uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shimizu on the inside.
Shimizu lands an uppercut.
Shimizu prevents a body shot from DeBramalo.
Shimizu lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuya Shimizu.
Well Shimizu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
In his post fight interview, Yuya Shimizu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Callaghan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan lands a nice shot to the body.
Socha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callaghan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Socha's sensitive parts.
Socha misses with a body kick.
Callaghan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Socha.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callaghan, right into the meat.
Callaghan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Callaghan cracks a nice hook into Socha's ribs.
Socha takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Callaghan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Callaghan takes a swing at Socha's ribcage but misses.
Callaghan drops his hands momentarily and Socha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Callaghan avoids a kick to the body.
Callaghan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Socha on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Socha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callaghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Socha.
Socha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callaghan throws a head kick that misses.
Callaghan digs a good hook to Socha's body.
Callaghan connects with a solid leg kick.
Socha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Callaghan.
Richard Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan throws a hook to the side of Socha's head but Socha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha throws a body shot but no joy.
Richard Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socha lands a leg kick that knocks Callaghan off balance momentarily.
Socha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Callaghan moves out of range of the leg kick from Socha.
Callaghan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callaghan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Socha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Callaghan's guard.
Socha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Socha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Socha throws a big right hand that misses.
Socha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Socha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Callaghan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha throws a big right hand that misses.
Socha throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socha throws a head kick that misses.
Socha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Socha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Callaghan is looking to wear down Socha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socha misses with a head kick.
Socha checks a leg kick.
Socha tried to score with a low kick but Callaghan checks it.
Callaghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Socha looks to land a right hand but Callaghan moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Socha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Socha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Socha.
A jab from Callaghan misses.
Socha throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha lands a high kick!
Socha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan cracks the inside of Socha's front leg.
Socha throws a leg kick but Callaghan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Socha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socha swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
Callaghan needs to keep his hands up - Socha had a free shot at his head there.
Socha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Callaghan's half guard.
Callaghan tries to get to full guard but Socha has control of the leg.
Socha thows a huge punch but Callaghan dodges it nicely.
Callaghan is pressing down on Socha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Socha landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Callaghan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socha manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Callaghan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Socha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Callaghan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Socha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socha is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Socha tries to land a body kick
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Callaghan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socha moves away.
Socha slips under a jab from Callaghan.
Callaghan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socha throws out the jab.
Socha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Callaghan moves out of range as Socha strikes.
Good work by Callaghan as he checks the leg kick.
Callaghan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Callaghan feints and then cracks Socha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socha down.
Socha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Socha throws a low kick but Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan moves into range and clinches up with Socha.
Socha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Callaghan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Socha's elbow.
Socha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Socha working aggressively here.
Socha blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Socha.
Callaghan struggles to land a body shot inside as Socha controls his hands.
Socha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callaghan's elbow.
Socha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Socha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Socha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callaghan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Socha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Callaghan doesn't seem phased though.
Socha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Callaghan misses.
A punch lands to the side of Socha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Socha ducks under a wild hook from Callaghan.
Socha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callaghan.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sochas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Socha.
Callaghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Socha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callaghan, right into the meat.
Callaghan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socha moves away.
Socha throws a head kick but Callaghan moves out of range.
Socha missing with a left hand there. Callaghan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Socha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Socha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
Socha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Socha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Callaghan.
Socha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callaghan tries to avoid it but Socha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callaghan to the ground. Callaghan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Socha slips a jab and a cross from Callaghan.
Callaghan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan thumps Socha with a low kick.
Callaghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Socha circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan tries to keep at a distance but Socha has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Socha.
Socha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Socha.
Callaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Socha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaghan pushes Socha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Socha gets through Callaghan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Callaghan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Socha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Callaghan - the referee stops the clock and Socha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Callaghan. Socha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Callaghan misses its intended target.
Callaghan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSocha.
Socha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callaghan misses with a head kick.
Socha tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Socha.
I think Socha 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Socha!
Karl Socha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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