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NEX LA 12:Dragon Boat Festival PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Snake, Lil Jon - Turn Down for What . George Anderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucifer Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palhares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Palhares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Palhares is controlling the position.
Palhares stalling in the clinch.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palhares stalls.
Palhares controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares manages to pull guard.
Palhares is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Anderson rolls with it to try and escape but Palhares cranks on the arm and Anderson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucifer Palhares!
Lucifer Palhares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ronman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemba Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronman comes into the arena with It's A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Bob Ronman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
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211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Ronman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kemba Walker!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ronman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronman moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker is working for takedown but Ronman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronman tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob Ronman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemba Walker.
Walker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ronman pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronman moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Ronman.
Ronman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ronman just leaning against Walker, taking a breather.
Ronman jumps guard.
Ronman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker prevents Ronman from getting back to his feet.
Ronman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Ronman has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
Ronman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ronman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ronman tries to get out of the position.
Walker wants to control from the top but Ronman keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ronman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ronman shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Ronman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronman prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker has Ronman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ronman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ronman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ronman has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Ronman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronman wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronman keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Ronman looking to control.
Walker wants to control from the top but Ronman keeps moving.
Ronman controlling the position.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walker trying to control but Ronman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ronman is on top in guard.
Ronman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ronman preventing the sweep.
Ronman trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker looking to control.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Ronman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ronman tries to clinch but Walker moves away
so Walker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walker prevents Ronman from getting back to his feet.
Ronman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ronman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walker is not content to let Ronman control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker wants to improve his position but Ronman is controlling well.
Ronman controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ronman tries to stand and escape but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker is staying active underneath Ronman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ronman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ronman is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ronman working the head and body with strikes.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker has his foot on Ronman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ronman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ronman trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Ronman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Ronman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronman.
Walker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ronman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Walker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ronman defends it well.
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ronman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronman tries to stand but Walker is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Walker won't allow Ronman to get back to his feet.
Walker won't allow Ronman to sweep him here.
Ronman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walker trying to control but Ronman is working from the bottom.
Ronman wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Ronman controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ronman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walker, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Ronman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ronman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ronman misses with a two punch combination.
Ronman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ronman did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Ronman is defending well.
Ronman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Walker prevents Ronman from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronman is trying to stand.
Ronman is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is thwarting Ronman's attempts to control the position.
Kemba Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker wants to control but Ronman is keeping him busy.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ronman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronman leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ronman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ronman shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Ronman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronman scores with a one two! Walker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ronman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ronman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker is pulling down on Ronman's head. It's preventing any offense from Ronman, at least for the moment.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Ronman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronman wants to stand but Walker is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bob Ronman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronman lands the left hand.
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walker stops Ronman from standing up.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ronman is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for a triangle here but Ronman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ronman working away.
Walker is not content to let Ronman control the position.
Ronman wants to stand but Walker has his arm trapped.
Ronman wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronman is chipping away with strikes.
Kemba Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Ronman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face as Ronman controls the position.
Walker is looking to reverse the position.
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 Bob Ronman.
Well Ronman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ronman!
A relieved looking Bob Ronman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gil Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nicola Piovani - Il Camorrista. Salvatore Pellegrini will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salvatore Pellegrini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills slaps away a takedown attempt from Pellegrini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Mills scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini ducks right into an uppercut from Mills.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Pellegrini moves out of range easily.
Pellegrini feints the counter takedown.
Pellegrini misses with a few strikes there.
Pellegrini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pellegrini is rocked!
Pellegrini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pellegrini is still on wobbly legs! Can Mills finish him?
Mills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Pellegrini moves out of range easily.
Mills feints a jab and as Pellegrini dips his head, Mills unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pellegrini right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pellegrini falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Mills smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gil Mills!
Gil Mills thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage looks to land a combination but Rouge avoids it well.
Rage avoids the head kick by Rouge.
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rouge manages to avoid it.
Rage rushes Rouge and presses him up against the cage.
Rage throws an elbow that misses.
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rage moves into range and clinches up with Rouge.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rouge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Rouge.
Rage lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Alex Rouge has been cut.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Rouge sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rouge lands a big head kick that sends Rage tumbling to the mat! Rouge takes a step backwards and waves Rage back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rage is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Rage has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rouge looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rouge backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Rage's temple! It sends Rage violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rouge celebrates and the doctors try to help Rage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Alex Rouge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uk has chosen Emancipator - Wolf Drawn as his entrance music. Dong Uk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flash Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uk throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Uk manages to avoid it.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Gordon catches Uk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gordon cracks Uk with a good jab.
Uk scores with a nice right hand.
Uk moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Gordon slips a jab from Uk.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gordon lands with a nice body kick.
Uk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uk misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gordon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uk misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Uk lands with an overhand left.
Uk misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Uk.
Uk throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
Uk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uk misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Uk throws out a powerful jab.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Gordon.
Gordon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Uk back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Uk avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Uk tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uk tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Uk drops back down to his feet.
Flash Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Uk.
Uk is trying to pull guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Uk's ribcage. Uk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uk is trying to pull guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Uk looks winded!
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uk backwards.
Gordon stalling in the clinch.
Uk tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon cracks Uk with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uk's defenses.
Gordon presses Uk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uk can turn it around.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uk's defenses.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands with a nice body kick.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Gordon there.
Uk is rocked!
Gordon weaves into range and cracks Uk right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Uk goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gordon is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flash Gordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Flash Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroo throws a body kick that misses.
Dick throws out a leg kick but Shiroo moves out of range and Dick only half commits.
Dick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Shiroo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Shiroo tries to get set, Dick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shiroo manages to avoid the attempt.
Shiroo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shiroo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
A little jabbing left from Shiroo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shiroo looks to land a body kick but Dick moved away.
Dick clobbers Shiroo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shiroo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiroo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shiroo. Shiroo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shiroo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Dick coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Shiroo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiroo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Shiroo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiroo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dick moves out of range as Shiroo throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dick misses with a jab to the body
and Shiroo counters with a good low kick that Dick was not able to check.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Shiroo slips the punch.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiroo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Shiroo leaning against his opponent.
Shiroo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dick up against the cage.
Dick throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiroo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo tries to stall but Dick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dick is leaning against Shiroo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shiroo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiroo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dicks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Dick misses with some punches.
Shiroo lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick prevents a body shot from Shiroo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiroo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dick blocks a body shot from Shiroo.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Shiroo working hard to break the clinch.
Shiroo is trying to stall.
Dick stalling against the cage.
Shiroo can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shiroo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dick swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
Shiroo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Shiroo is out of range.
Shiroo throws a leg kick that misses.
Shiroo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
Dick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Dick misses its intended target.
Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
Dick scores with a hook to the body. Shiroo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dick scores with a jab.
Shiroo moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shiroo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shiroo thumps Dick with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Shiroo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiroo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dick takes a step back to recover.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shiroo - the referee stops the clock and Dick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shiroo. Dick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Shiroo lands a leg kick that knocks Dick off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Dick misses its intended target.
Dick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shiroo.
Shiroo checks the leg kick.
Shiroo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dick misses with a straight left.
Shiroo throws a low kick, looking for Dick's leg but Dick calmly moves out of range.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiroo counters with a series of strikes. Dick will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Dick moved away.
Dick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo moves away from the strike by Dick.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiroo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Shiroo thinks about the counter body kick.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Dick checks it.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Shiroo's head but Shiroo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shiroo staying out of range there.
Dick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shiroo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shiroo scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Dick misses.
Shiroo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dick will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Shiroo misses
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiroo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Shiroo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dick throws an off balance right hand
and Shiroo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiroo scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a hook. Shiroo ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroo throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Big Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiroo throws a wild body kick that Dick sees coming a mile off.
Shiroo blocks a jab.
Shiroo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shiroo counters with a nice body kick.
Shiroo moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Shiroo.
Shiroo throws a push kick but Dick slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Dick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dick throws a hook but Shiroo blocks it.
Shiroo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Dick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiroo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick misses with a hook. Shiroo ducked under it nicely.
Shiroo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Shiroo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Shiroo moves away and avoids it.
Dick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiroo slips under a jab.
Shiroo connects with a body shot.
Dick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shiroo throws a head kick but Dick moves out of range.
Shiroo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Shiroo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dick misses with a shot to the body
and Shiroo counters with a nice body kick.
Shiroo scores with a three punch combo!
Shiroo thows a leg kick but Dick checks it
and Dick counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Shiroo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiroo manages to break the clinch.
Dick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiroo.
Shiroo lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick avoids a kick to the body.
Dick wants to slow Shiroo down by chopping away at his legs.
Dick throws a nice looking combination but Shiroo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shiroo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiroo misses the target.
Dick 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.
A nice side step and Shiroo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shiroo tries to land a front kick but Dick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shiroo looks to land a body kick but Dick moved away.
Shiroo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dick lands the left hand.
Shiroo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Dick misses.
Shiroo blocks a jab.
Dick digs a good hook to Shiroo's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiroo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiroo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiroo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Shiroo counters with a body kick.
Shiroo cracks a nice hook into Dick's ribs.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiroo throws a front kick that sends Dick stumbling back into the cage.
Shiroo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dick takes a swing at Shiroo's ribcage but misses.
Dick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shiroo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
It seemed like Shiroo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shiroo slips a straight right by Dick.
Shiroo throws a leg kick which misses Dick's front leg but catches the back leg as Dick tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick misses with a straight right.
Dick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiroo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dick lands a jab to Shiroo's midsection.
Shiroo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Shiroo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick throws a front kick aimed at Shiroo's knee but Shiroo avoids it well.
Dick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiroo manages to avoid it.
Shiroo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shiroo to counter with a crisp jab.
Shiroo misses with a wild body shot.
Shiroo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shiroo lands with a nice body kick.
Shiroo throws a head kick that misses.
Shiroo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shiroo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Shiroo's head but Shiroo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick backing away here, and Shiroo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiroo.
Dick is looking to counter the offense by Shiroo and move into the clinch.
Dick throws a looping overhand right but Shiroo ducks down to avoid it.
Shiroo throws a low kick but Dick avoids it.
Dick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shiroo.
Dick checks the leg kick.
Dick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shiroo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiroo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dick takes a step back to recover.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiroo.
Dick throws a good cross that connects.
Shiroo scores with a leg kick.
Dick throws a leg kick
and Shiroo counters with a leg kick.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Shiroo is out of range.
Shiroo blocks a jab.
Dick misses with a body shot
and Shiroo counters with a straight right hand.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Shiroo slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Shiroo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shiroo throws a head kick that misses.
Dick misses with a hook
and Shiroo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dick's knee momentarily.
Shiroo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo throws a jab when Dick was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Dick. That snapped Shiroo's head back.
Shiroo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shiroo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shiroo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shiroo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dick throws a body punch but Shiroo moves out of range.
Dick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dick tries to bum rush Shiroo with a series of wild strikes but Shiroo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shiroo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dick.
Shiroo throws out a counter right but Dick avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroo throws a front kick aimed at Dick's knee but Dick avoids it well.
Shiroo throws a push kick but Dick slaps the foot to one side.
Dick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dick.
Dick looks to clinch
and Shiroo counters with a right hand to the body.
Shiroo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiroo moves away.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Shiroo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shiroo counters with a left to the body.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Shiroo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiroo misses with a double jab.
Shiroo moves out of range as Dick strikes.
Shiroo delivers a nice body kick.
Shiroo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiroo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Dick checks it.
Shiroo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiroo lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Shiroo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shiroo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
During a confident post fight interview, Tetsuya Shiroo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Belle Sebastian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone avoids the head kick by Sebastian.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sebastian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sebastian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boone tries to clinch there but Sebastian circles away.
Sebastian tries a quick counter leg kick but Boone is wise to it.
Sebastian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boone to the mat! Boone manages to get full guard.
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Boone wants to stand up but Sebastian is controlling him.
Sebastian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sebastian on the ground.
Sebastian stops Boone from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian with a nice head shot there.
Boone is looking to sweep but instead, Sebastian has passed into half guard.
Boone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sebastian is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Sebastian seems content to control.
Boone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sebastian is on him like a limpet, forcing Boone back against the cage.
Boone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sebastian is defending well for now.
Boone lands an elbow inside that Sebastian shrugs off.
Boone tries to land knees in the clinch but Sebastian avoids the damage to the body.
Sebastian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boone trying to land knees to the body.
Sebastian avoids the elbow strike from Boone, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sebastian's defenses.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
Boone lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Belle Sebastian has been cut.
Boone tries a knee to the head but Sebastian blocks it.
Boone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sebastian.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sebastian blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sebastian's brow.
Sebastian avoiding damage as Boone throws knees to the body.
Boone lands a good knee to the midsection. Sebastian won't want to take too many of those.
Boone misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Sebastian cracks the inside of Boone's front leg.
Boone tries to clinch up but Sebastian circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Boone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boone tries to clinch up.
Boone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sebastian.
Sebastian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boone's calf.
Sebastian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Boone misses
and Sebastian counters with an outside leg kick.
Sebastian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sebastian keeps the fight on the outside.
Boone backing away here, and Sebastian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone throws a head kick but Sebastian moves out of range.
Boone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sebastian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sebastian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sebastian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boone is out of range and Sebastian settles back down.
Sebastian throws a low kick but Boone moves out of range easily.
Boone scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Sebastian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sebastian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrone Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sebastian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boone - the referee stops the clock and Sebastian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boone. Sebastian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sebastian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boone is fending him off so far but Sebastian persists. Nope, Boone circles away and we're back to standing.
Sebastian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boone tries to clinch up but Sebastian circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boone wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Boone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Belle Sebastian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boone avoids the head kick by Sebastian.
Boone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sebastian circles away.
Boone tries to clinch but Sebastian moves out of range.
Boone lands with a nice body kick.
Sebastian tries to land a leg kick but Boone saw it coming and moves away.
Sebastian swats away the attempt to clinch by Boone.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Boone's head coaches at King's Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sebastian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boone tries to avoid it but Sebastian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boone to the ground. Boone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Sebastian.
Sebastian throws a low kick but Boone avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sebastian.
Boone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sebastian misses with a kick to the body.
Boone tries to clinch up but Sebastian circles away and keeps his distance.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sebastian feints the counter takedown.
Sebastian swats away the attempt to clinch by Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sebastian circles away.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sebastian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sebastian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boone is looking to clinch.
Sebastian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sebastian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sebastian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sebastian trying to control the position.
Boone wants to stand but Sebastian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sebastian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sebastian, not yet.
Boone wants to stand but Sebastian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Belle Sebastian has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Boone wants to stand but Sebastian is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone trying to control but Sebastian is working from the bottom.
Sebastian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sebastian throws a sloppy head kick
and Boone makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sebastian really felt that one!
Boone avoids the head kick by Sebastian.
Boone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sebastian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sebastian.
Boone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Sebastian backs away, Boone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebastian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sebastian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boone wants to get back to his feet.
Boone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sebastian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sebastian grinds an elbow into Boone's temple.
Sebastian cracks Boone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sebastian scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belle Sebastian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Belle Sebastian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sebastian tries to work over Boone's front leg with a kick but Boone checks it.
Boone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sebastian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sebastian drives through with a takedown into Boone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sebastian stops Boone from standing up.
Sebastian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sebastian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boone wants to control but Sebastian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone tries to kick Sebastian off but Sebastian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebastian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sebastian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Sebastian there.
Sebastian moves into full mount! Boone won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Sebastian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Boone tries to buck Sebastian off but he can't manage it.
Boone is bucking up trying to escape but Sebastian cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sebastian scoring with strikes but Boone is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian landing strikes from the mount.
Sebastian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sebastian unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Boone wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sebastian celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Belle Sebastian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altare throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it.
Altare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shankoli misses with a leg kick
and Altare counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shankoli thinking.
Altare buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shankoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altare was well out of range. Poor timing from Shankoli.
Shankoli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shankoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altare.
An attempted straight right counter from Altare misses the target.
Shankoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shankoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli slips a straight right by Altare.
Shankoli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Altare misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli tries to work over Altare's front leg with a kick but Altare checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli slips under a jab.
A big right from Altare misses.
Altare ducks right into an uppercut from Shankoli.
Altare misses with a looping left.
Altare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altare throws a head kick but Shankoli moves out of range.
Shankoli tests Altare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Altare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altare blocks a low kick nicely.
Altare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altare moves away.
Shankoli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Altare, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the cage.
Altare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Altare throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Altare only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shankoli throws out a loose jab but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Altare.
Altare throws a head kick that misses.
Shankoli avoids the head kick by Altare.
Altare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shankoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Altare scrambles back to his feet.
Shankoli scores with a three punch combo!
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Altare scores with a hook.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Altare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shankoli thuds his right hand into Altare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Altare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altare.
Altare looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shankoli lands a jab.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altare throws a big shot that misses.
Shankoli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Altare scores with a body shot.
Altare has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Altare gets tackled into the cage by Shankoli. Shankoli maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shankoli misses with a punch to the body.
Altare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shankoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Shankoli - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a head punch that misses.
Shankoli is trying to break the clinch but Altare is controlling him.
Altare is trying to maintain a safe position but Shankoli gets an underhook and turns Altare into the cage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Shankoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altare trying to control the position but instead, Shankoli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altare into the cage.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Shankoli.
Shankoli wants to break free but Altare has control.
Shankoli lands a shot to the body.
Shankoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Altare quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shankoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ravi Shankoli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Altare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Altare.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli staying out of range there.
Altare lands with a straight right. Shankoli didn't see that one coming.
Shankoli scores with a punch to the head.
Shankoli wants to clinch up but Altare keeps it at a distance.
Shankoli scoring well with a low kick there.
Altare cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
A jab lands there for Shankoli.
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Shankoli looks to land a body kick but Altare moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tries to land a leg kick but Shankoli saw it coming and moves away.
Altare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shankoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shankoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shankoli is looking to clinch but Altare is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Altare on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altare lands with a right hand.
Altare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shankoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Altare scores with a shot to the body.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Altare misses with a hook to the body
and Shankoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Altare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shankoli.
Altare throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Altare takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Altare. Shankoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altare throws a body punch but Shankoli moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altare swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shankoli counters with a good low kick that Altare was not able to check.
Shankoli misses with a body kick.
Shankoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altare throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altare throwing a counter right hand but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
Altare misses with a hook.
Shankoli throws a combination. Altare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Altare sizes up Shankoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shankoli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Altare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shankoli misses with a jab to the body
and Altare counters with a straight right hand.
Altare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shankoli cracks a nice hook into Altare's ribs.
Altare buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Altare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Altare. Beautiful body shot.
Shankoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shankoli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shankoli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Altare rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Shankoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shankoli.
Shankoli throws out a loose jab but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Altare checks a leg kick.
Shankoli walks into a stiff left hand from Altare.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altare drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shankoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shankoli.
Altare throws a jab when Shankoli was well out of range.
A nice side step and Shankoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shankoli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Altare missing with a left hand there. Shankoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shankoli takes a swing at Altare's ribcage but misses.
Altare misses with a body kick.
Altare misses with an uppercut. Shankoli saw that one coming.
Altare slips a jab from Shankoli.
Shankoli misses with an uppercut. Altare saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Shankoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ravi Shankoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Altare tries to move into range but Shankoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shankoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shankoli swings for the body but Altare moves out of range.
Shankoli scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Altare.
Shankoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shankoli moves out of range as Altare strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shankoli.
Altare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shankoli.
A little feinted left hand from Altare on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shankoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Altare takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shankoli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Altare swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altare moves away.
Altare takes a swing at Shankoli's ribcage but misses.
Altare takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shankoli - that will leave a mark!
Shankoli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shankoli tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare trying to stall but Shankoli improves his position.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shankoli gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Shankoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shankoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shankoli misses with a punch on the inside.
John Altare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altare tries a body shot but Shankoli blocks it.
Shankoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shankoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shankoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare prevents a body shot from Shankoli.
Shankoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shankoli throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Altare.
Altare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Altare misses with a straight right.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Altare avoids it with no problem.
Altare staying out of range there.
Shankoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Altare on the side of the head.
Shankoli digs a good body shot into Altare's ribs.
Shankoli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Altare eats them both and turns towards Shankoli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Altare keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shankoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Altare at a distance.
Altare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shankoli.
Shankoli looks to land a combination but Altare avoids it well.
Altare tries to counter by clinching up but Shankoli breaks away and moves out of range.
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Altare walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shankoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Altare cracks the inside of Shankoli's front leg.
Shankoli misses with a head kick.
Altare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shankoli scores with a shot to the body.
Shankoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Altare misses its intended target.
Altare throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
As Altare backs off Shankoli throws a huge counter combo but Altare manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Shankoli finds it's way through Altare's defenses.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot.
Altare looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shankoli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Altare connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shankoli scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare tries a head kick but it misses.
Altare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shankoli lands with a shot to the body.
Shankoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altare has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Altare dips to his left and cracks Shankoli with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Shankoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shankoli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! Tonight is my night, let's keep these wins rolling! I would like some time to train aft'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi comes to the cage accompanied by Sword of the Stranger - Mukoh Hadan. Sturd Jr has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) as his entrance music. Jason Sturd Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Musashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi thuds his shin into the meat of Sturd Jr's side.
Musashi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Musashi.
A clash of legs there as Musashi blocks the low kick.
Musashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi sizes up Sturd Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Musashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Musashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi is working Sturd Jr over against the cage.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Musashi cracks Sturd Jr with a nice body shot.
Sturd Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sturd Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
Musashi is leaning against Sturd Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sturd Jr looks winded!
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Musashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sturd Jr or not.
Musashi is working Sturd Jr over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Musashi blocks with his arms.
Sturd Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sturd Jr tries to pull guard but Musashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sturd Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Sturd Jr is trying to pull guard but Musashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryu Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Musashi.
Sturd Jr prevents a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Sturd Jr has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Musashi.
Sturd Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild combination.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Musashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sturd Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Musashi counters by moving into the clinch.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sturd Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Musashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sturd Jr controls the action.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sturd Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sturd Jr throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
Sturd Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Musashi uses from the top position.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr controlling Musashi's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd Jr is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi misses the jab.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi throws out a powerful jab.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Musashi misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
A punch combination from Musashi misses.
Musashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy head kick
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr is rocked!
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Musashi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sturd Jr falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sturd Jr was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi is the new middleweight champion!
Ryu Musashi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Great fight Jason, but today was my day! '.
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