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TTFC Yakovchenko Vs Babitu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ratajczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Ratajczyk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Ratajczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratajczyk darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Ratajczyk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ratajczyk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ratajczyk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ratajczyk darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Ratajczyk gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Ratajczyk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ratajczyk lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratajczyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ratajczyk trying to land knees to the body.
Smith has picked Ratajczyk up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ratajczyk has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Peter Ratajczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with the combination.
Ratajczyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ratajczyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ratajczyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Ratajczyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ratajczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ratajczyk has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratajczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ratajczyk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Peter Ratajczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Smith.
Ratajczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ratajczyk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Ratajczyk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Ratajczyk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urpilainen has chosen A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jutta Urpilainen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huddlestone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Urpilainen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huddlestone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huddlestone cracks Urpilainen with a solid left hand.
Huddlestone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urpilainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urpilainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urpilainen keeping full guard, as Huddlestone tries to pass.
Huddlestone wants to control from the top but Urpilainen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone forces his way into half guard.
Huddlestone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Urpilainen defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddlestone working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Urpilainen's thigh. Urpilainen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Urpilainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huddlestone defends well.
Urpilainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Urpilainen is trying to control the position but Huddlestone postures up.
Huddlestone postures up and lands a big shot to Urpilainen's brow.
Huddlestone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Huddlestone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Huddlestone is looking to work some ground and pound but Urpilainen has wrist control.
That's two 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.
Huddlestone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urpilainen is trying to control the position but Huddlestone postures up.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Urpilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Urpilainen with that takedown attempt.
Urpilainen lands a right hook to the body.
Huddlestone clinches.
Urpilainen is trying to pull guard but Huddlestone has him pressed against the cage.
Urpilainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huddlestone walks away with a smile on his face. Urpilainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Huddlestone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jutta Urpilainen.
Huddlestone closes the distance and clinches.
Huddlestone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Urpilainen has Huddlestone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huddlestone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Urpilainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huddlestone walks away with a smile on his face. Urpilainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huddlestone clinches up with Urpilainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Urpilainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Urpilainen is working for takedown but Huddlestone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Urpilainen blocks an elbow strike.
Huddlestone pushes off an throws an elbow but Urpilainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huddlestone.
It looks like Jutta Urpilainen has been cut.
Huddlestone pushes off an throws an elbow but Urpilainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urpilainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huddlestone after a bit of a struggle.
Urpilainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urpilainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huddlestone walks away with a smile on his face. Urpilainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huddlestone throws a head kick but Urpilainen moves out of range.
Huddlestone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Huddlestone dives in and scores a takedown into Urpilainen's guard.
Huddlestone trying to control but Urpilainen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone is in close to Urpilainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huddlestone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Urpilainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Urpilainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huddlestone landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huddlestone wants to control from the top but Urpilainen keeps moving.
Huddlestone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urpilainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huddlestone has managed to get both his arms back between Urpilainen's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Huddlestone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jutta Urpilainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huddlestone lands a high kick to the side of Urpilainen's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Huddlestone dives into guard, looking to finish.
Huddlestone connects with a couple of short punches.
Urpilainen is rocked!
Huddlestone cracks Urpilainen with a solid left hand.
Urpilainen is still in real trouble! Can Huddlestone finish him?
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huddlestone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Huddlestone gets to his feet and stands over Urpilainen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Urpilainen felt that one! Huddlestone unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Urpilainen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Huddlestone!
Tom Huddlestone took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'thank you god!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price scores with the left hand. Stalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Stalker throws a leg kick which misses Price's front leg but catches the back leg as Price tries to avoid it.
Price misses with a shot to the body
and Stalker counters with a solid body kick.
Price misses with a left hand
and Stalker counters with a good low kick that Price was not able to check.
A low kick from Price misses
and Stalker counters with a straight right hand.
Stalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Price has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Price walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stalker.
Price drives through with a takedown into Stalker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Price uses it to pass to side control.
Stalker tries to buck Price off but Price is having none of it.
Price has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stalker looks to move to half guard but instead Price has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stalker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stalker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stalker keeps trying to improve his position.
Stalker has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Price's lack of action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker trying to control from the bottom.
Stalker tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Stalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
Price performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Price prevents Stalker from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Price is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stalker misses with a kick to the body.
Price takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Price is looking to chop away at Stalker's legs.
Price avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stalker lands a jab to the nose.
Price drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker scores with a push kick.
Stalker lands with a nice body punch.
Stalker pushes Price away with a front kick.
Stalker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Price sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalker misses with an uppercut.
Price gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Price blocks the leg kick.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Stalker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stalker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Price doesn't seem phased though.
Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Stalker misses
and Price counters with a right hand to the body.
Price is looking to wear down Stalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Price throws a hook to the side of Stalker's head but Stalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stalker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Price tries to clinch there but Stalker circles away.
Price looks to throw the jab but Stalker is out of range.
A low kick from Price misses
and Stalker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalker jabs at Price's body.
Price is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Stalker moves out of range easily.
Stalker is looking to clinch.
Price connects with a leg kick. Stalker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price walks into a left hand.
Stalker throws a leg kick which misses Price's front leg but catches the back leg as Price tries to avoid it.
Stalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
Stalker lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Price throws a big shot that misses.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Price throws a series of punches but Stalker moves out of range.
Price throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stalker's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stalker.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stalker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Stalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price throws a series of punches but Stalker moves out of range.
Price thumps Stalker with a low kick.
Price tries to clinch up.
Stalker connects with a body shot that sends Price's belly button to the back.
Stalker connects with a solid leg kick.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stalker lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Price 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 Stalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalker avoids the head kick by Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Price looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Price throws a lazy head kick
and Stalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Price throws a head kick but Stalker moves out of range.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalker connects with a high kick.
Price connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stalker momentarily.
Price throws a head kick that Stalker semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalker. That's going to slow Price down.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Price tries to clinch there but Stalker circles away.
Stalker throws a low kick but Price avoids it.
Tommy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
Price gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stalker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Price blocks the body kick.
Price throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stalker's head.
Stalker wants to slow Price down by chopping away at his legs.
Stalker blocks the body kick.
Price misses with a leg kick.
Stalker connects with a leg kick. Price looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Price throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalker works Price's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stalker sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 Tommy Price will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body punch from Stalker.
A jab from Stalker does it's job there.
Stalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Stalker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Price 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 lazy left from Price finds it's target.
Stalker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
Price checks a leg kick.
Stalker lands with a straight right. Price didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price misses with a combination
and Stalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price scores with a takedown into Stalker's guard.
Stalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Price passes into half guard.
Stalker trying to control but Price postures up.
Stalker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Price manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker working to try and regain half guard.
Stalker regains half guard.
Stalker wants to control but Price passes into side.
Stalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is not content to let Price control the position.
Stalker trying to remain calm as Price controls from the top position.
Stalker looks to move to half guard but instead Price has passed into mount! Damn!
Stalker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Stalker tries to hold on but Price postures up.
Stalker is trying to escape the mount.
Stalker tries to hold on but Price postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Price showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Price has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Steel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Immortal Technique-Point of no return. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 38 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocky Blyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 30 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blyer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Blyer scores with a four punch combination!
Steel tries to move into range but Blyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel throws a hook but Blyer blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Blyer scores with a four punch combination!
Blyer slips under a jab from Steel.
Blyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steel cracks Blyer with an open hand slap.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Blyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyer.
Blyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Blyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyer.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Blyer's head back.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blyer is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyer.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyer.
Blyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Blyer - just one landing.
Blyer lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Blyer. Beautiful body shot.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Blyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blyer defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel throws the left hand but Blyer avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Blyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a hook but Blyer avoids it easily.
Blyer drops Steel with a beautiful combination! Steel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blyer is looking for the KO!
It looks like Cory Steel has been cut.
Blyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Blyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blyer ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with the combination.
Blyer jabs at Steel's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyer.
Blyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blyer tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blyer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Steel 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.
Blyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blyer throws a shot to the body.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
letting Blyer counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Steel.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Blyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyer looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Blyer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooooh!!! Blyer has knocked Steel down with a huge combo! Blyer steps away and waves a wobbly Steel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blyer counters with a two punch combo.
Blyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyer scores with a nice strike.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Blyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Blyer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blyer has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blyer throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
Blyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Blyer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blyer finish him?!
Steel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Blyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Blyer finish him?
Steel misses with a hook
and Blyer rattles Steel with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Steel tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Blyer dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Steel stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky Blyer!
A less than humble Rocky Blyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Lodano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Lodano blocks the low kick.
Perkele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lodano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lucas Lodano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lodano misses with a double jab.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Lodano jumps back.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses
and Lodano counters with a two punch combo.
Lodano throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
Perkele has closed the distance and engaged Lodano in a clinch.
Lodano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodano connects with a jab.
Good work by Perkele as he checks the leg kick.
Perkele replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lodano blocks it well.
Perkele throws a low kick but Lodano avoids it.
Lodano lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodano is just out of range.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Lodano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lodano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lodano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lodano tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Lodano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perkele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodano's elbow.
Lodano stalling in the clinch but Perkele improves position.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Lodano blocks a body shot from Perkele.
Lodano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Lodano.
Perkele tries to throw a body punch but Lodano avoids it by throwing Perkele back against the cage.
Perkele avoids the elbow strike from Lodano, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lodano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Perkele to work.
Lodano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lodano.
Lodano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Perkele is trying to keep an underhook but Lodano manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lodano not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano trying to control from half guard but Perkele is working away.
Lodano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkele is trying to control but Lodano passes into side control!
Lodano controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele sneaks back into half guard.
Lodano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lodano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perkele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lodano wants to advance to full mount but Perkele doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lodano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkele is keeping the position for now.
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Lodano from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lodano misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a big head kick but Lodano shrugs it off.
Perkele throws the kick towards the body but Lodano avoids it.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Lodano off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
It looks like Lucas Lodano has been cut.
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Perkele lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lodano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lodano's cut.
That's time! Lodano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodano. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Lodano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas Lodano is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodano lands a jab to the head.
Lodano throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele feints and then cracks Lodano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lodano down.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Lodano moved away.
Lodano looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lodano avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
Perkele scores with a spinning back kick!
Perkele thumps Lodano with a low kick.
Lodano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele is looking to land body kicks.
Perkele lands a big uppercut and Lodano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lodano looks OK. Perkele waves Lodano back to his feet!
Perkele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perkele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lodano doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkele drops Lodano with a naaaaasty hook - Lodano is in real trouble here! Perkele dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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261 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown slips a straight right by Obworth.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Obworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obworth.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Obworth checks it.
Obworth goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obworth checks a leg kick.
Obworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obworth scores with a shot to the body.
Jacob Obworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Obworth misses with a wild body shot.
Obworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Obworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Jim Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Obworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obworth dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Obworth's head and hops out.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obworth if he has to take too many more of those.
Obworth looks winded!
Obworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Obworth's leg but Obworth calmly moves out of range.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Obworth. Obworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Obworth. Those never looked like landing.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Obworth shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jacob Obworth has been cut.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Obworth won't want to take too many of those.
Brown lands an elbow just above Obworth 's eye.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Obworth in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Obworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown with a knee to the head.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Obworth in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow just above Obworth 's eye.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obworth is rocked!
Brown drops Obworth with a big knee straight up the middle! Obworth is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Obworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown darts in and clinches Obworth up against the cage.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Obworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Obworth's defenses.
Brown creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Obworth! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Brown!
Jim Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by LL CoolJ - Headsprung. Cockenschtuff has chosen Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockenschtuff takes one on the button.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cockenschtuff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Cockenschtuff throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cockenschtuff tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cockenschtuff lands with a light punch inside.
Silva pushes Cockenschtuff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cockenschtuff missing with knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff lands with a right to the head.
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!
Cockenschtuff working aggressively here.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cockenschtuff lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Cockenschtuff blocks a body shot from Silva.
Cockenschtuff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cockenschtuff.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cockenschtuff controls his hands.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Cockenschtuff blocks an uppercut.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Cockenschtuff on the inside.
Cockenschtuff gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cockenschtuff swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cockenschtuff lands with a left to the head.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cockenschtuff tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cockenschtuff 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.
Cockenschtuff lands with a short shot to the head.
Cockenschtuff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Cockenschtuff blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cockenschtuff.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Cockenschtuff avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cockenschtuff is keeping busy.
Silva avoiding damage as Cockenschtuff throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Cockenschtuff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Cockenschtuff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Cockenschtuff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cockenschtuff.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockenschtuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Cockenschtuff is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cockenschtuff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cockenschtuff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cockenschtuff.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cockenschtuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice elbow.
Cockenschtuff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice elbow.
Silva blocks a body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Cockenschtuff.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockenschtuff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Cockenschtuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva'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.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Cockenschtuff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cockenschtuff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cockenschtuff motions for Silva to come forward. Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cockenschtuff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a leg kick but Cockenschtuff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Cockenschtuff counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cockenschtuff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Cockenschtuff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cockenschtuff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Cockenschtuff counters with a left to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Silva falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lester Cockenschtuff!
Lester Cockenschtuff 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym comes into the arena with We Are - Hollywood Undead blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Rung Thrym has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurphy checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thrym.
McMurphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
McMurphy blocks a head kick by Thrym.
McMurphy lands a head shot.
McMurphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMurphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thrym with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McMurphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrym throws a nice inside leg kick.
McMurphy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thrym. That one must have hurt.
McMurphy misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thrym 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 McMurphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McMurphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McMurphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrym.
McMurphy shoots in but Thrym avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMurphy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and McMurphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym lands with a shot to the body.
McMurphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McMurphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMurphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McMurphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McMurphy landing a few strikes.
Thrym is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McMurphy off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym controlling from the back.
Thrym gets his hands free as McMurphy looks to control.
Thrym controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy tries to escape the position.
Thrym avoiding McMurphy 's attempts to control his hands.
Thrym struggling to keep hold of the position.
McMurphy is trying to break free.
McMurphy keeps trying to improve his position.
McMurphy trying to control the action but Thrym just sinks the hooks in.
McMurphy is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym doesn't have the hooks in and McMurphy manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurphy won't allow Thrym to get back to his feet.
McMurphy throwing strikes but missing.
Thrym looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrym, not yet.
McMurphy trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
Thrym not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMurphy throwing strikes from guard but Thrym blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurphy wants to control from the top but Thrym keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thrym attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
RP McMurphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrym.
McMurphy moves away from the strike by Thrym.
McMurphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrym.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McMurphy throws out the jab.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Thrym was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McMurphy dives in and grabs Thrym's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrym pushes down on McMurphy's head and hops out.
McMurphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McMurphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMurphy avoids the body shot from Thrym.
McMurphy feints the counter takedown.
McMurphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thrym misses with a body shot.
McMurphy scores with a nice strike.
Thrym stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Thrym was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McMurphy.
A jab lands there for McMurphy.
Thrym lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thrym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
RP McMurphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurphy checks a leg kick.
McMurphy lands a really nice looking cross but Thrym seems unphased.
Thrym tries to work over McMurphy's front leg with a kick but McMurphy checks it.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMurphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thrym misses with a right hand
so McMurphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thrym's head.
McMurphy won't allow Thrym to sweep him here.
McMurphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMurphy postures up.
RP McMurphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thrym is adopting a defensive guard.
Thrym controls McMurphy momentarily but McMurphy frees himself.
McMurphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrym is retaining full guard.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McMurphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thrym manages to work his way to half guard, despite McMurphy's best efforts.
Thrym is trying to stand.
Thrym wants to improve his position but McMurphy is controlling well.
Thrym preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McMurphy throwing shots but Thrym is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym wants to get back to full guard.
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrym keeps working.
Thrym trying to hold on to McMurphy's head to control him but McMurphy postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thrym is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McMurphy checks a leg kick.
Rung Thrym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. McMurphy saw that one coming.
McMurphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Thrym lands.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from McMurphy does no damage.
McMurphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrym momentarily.
McMurphy misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy lands a nice hook to Thrym's body. Thrym takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McMurphy lands with a good body shot.
McMurphy throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym looks to throw the jab but McMurphy is out of range.
McMurphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMurphy cracks Thrym with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thrym takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thrym lands a lovely overhand right.
McMurphy throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far.
McMurphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrym keeps working.
Thrym is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RP McMurphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McMurphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Thrym throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thrym takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMurphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McMurphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thrym's guard.
McMurphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrym tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully.
Thrym is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMurphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym is looking to stand up but McMurphy isn't so interested in that idea.
McMurphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thrym's head.
Thrym is pulling down on McMurphy's head. It's preventing any offense from McMurphy, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thrym thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McMurphy if he has to take too many more of those.
McMurphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thrym to the mat! Thrym manages to get full guard.
Thrym keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thrym working a defensive guard here.
Thrym lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McMurphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrym manages to get himself to full guard.
Thrym lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McMurphy is proving hard to escape from.
McMurphy controls Thrym momentarily but Thrym frees himself.
Thrym looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thrym wants to stand but McMurphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McMurphy keeping moving, preventing Thrym from controlling successfully.
McMurphy is pulling down on Thrym's head to control his posture.
McMurphy 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.
McMurphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thrym is looking to stand up but McMurphy won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.
McMurphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but RP McMurphy just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for McMurphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McMurphy.
McMurphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Thrym does no damage.
Thrym throws the left hand but McMurphy avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from McMurphy.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMurphy.
Thrym tried to counter with a leg kick but McMurphy avoided it.
Thrym looks to throw a body kick
and McMurphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMurphy wants to control but Thrym is keeping him busy.
McMurphy prevents Thrym from improving his position.
McMurphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thrym is looking to control McMurphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrym avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thrym knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McMurphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym is trying to control but can't.
Thrym is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pearson Spector Litt, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McMurphy wants to pass the guard but Thrym is defending well.
Thrym wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McMurphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McMurphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMurphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thrym's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a body shot.
McMurphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrym circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but McMurphy moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Thrym drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McMurphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McMurphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym counters with a nice body shot.
Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McMurphy is out of range.
McMurphy moves forwards but Thrym connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMurphy throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thrym is looking to counter punch.
Thrym misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrym takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMurphy lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by McMurphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMurphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As McMurphy backs away, Thrym returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thrym misses with a body kick.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMurphy scores with a nice strike.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurphy moves away.
A leg kick checked by McMurphy.
Thrym cracks the inside of McMurphy's front leg.
McMurphy walks into a stiff left hand from Thrym.
McMurphy throws a nice looking combination but Thrym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thrym was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym throws a lazy right hand but McMurphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrym finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a kick to the body.
Thrym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for McMurphy.
Thrym looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym keeps McMurphy at a distance using the push kick.
Thrym 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.
It seemed like McMurphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McMurphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
McMurphy blocks a low kick nicely.
McMurphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thrym.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
McMurphy blocks a jab.
Thrym throws a chopping leg kick but McMurphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McMurphy slips a straight right by Thrym.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thrym enables McMurphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thrym manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RP McMurphy dominated that fourth round.
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!
McMurphy tries to move into range but Thrym moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thrym throws a push kick but McMurphy slaps the foot to one side.
McMurphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. McMurphy catches Thrym right on the button with a cross.
McMurphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym 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 Thrym misses its intended target.
Thrym misses with a body shot.
McMurphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrym.
Thrym slips a straight right by McMurphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMurphy lands a jab to the nose.
McMurphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrym moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym clobbers McMurphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMurphy misses with a straight left.
Thrym swings for the body but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrym finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thrym misses the shot to the body.
McMurphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thrym defends it well.
Thrym moves away from the strike by McMurphy.
Thrym connects with the punch.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and McMurphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McMurphy not doing much here.
McMurphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rung Thrym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy moves into full mount! Thrym won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McMurphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thrym is not content to let McMurphy control the position.
McMurphy controlling the pace.
Thrym is not content to let McMurphy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym is doing well to control the position and prevent McMurphy from advancing to side control.
Thrym is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McMurphy wants to pass the guard but Thrym is defending well.
RP McMurphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMurphy stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thrym is pressing down on McMurphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
McMurphy controlling from the top position.
Thrym wants to sweep here but McMurphy controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McMurphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMurphy cracks Thrym with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thrym lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like RP McMurphy has been cut.
Thrym fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McMurphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as McMurphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McMurphy cracks Thrym with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McMurphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RP McMurphy.
I think McMurphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RP McMurphy! RP McMurphy retains his heavyweight title!
RP McMurphy took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you everybody for coming. My opponent, hats off to you, thanks for the great fight, all respect. My coaches and Team Burns helped me so much, thank you. I will continue to shock and inspire nations'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage comes into the arena with Ride the Lightning blaring out of the sound system. McGuire has chosen Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Raijin Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kage shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kage is looking to clinch.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Kage pushes him away.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Kage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kage tries to clinch up.
Kage 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.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Kage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kage manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kage connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage in side control, throwing shots but McGuire defends.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kage 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.
Kage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGuire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kage working the ground and pound.
Kage throws an elbow but McGuire slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kage's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Kage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control but Kage is keeping busy.
Kage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire gets full guard.
Kage throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire is pulling down on Kage's head. It's preventing any offense from Kage, at least for the moment.
Kage throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kage with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Kage lands a couple of digs.
Kage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kage throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kage's guard. Nice move by McGuire!
McGuire preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage tries to strike from the bottom.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Kage is keeping the position.
Kage trying to control the position.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Kage is retaining full guard.
Kage keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kage is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
Kage trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire stops Kage from standing up.
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kage, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raijin Kage will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kage.
Kage tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Kage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Kage tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Kage drives through with a takedown into McGuire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kage.
Kage postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire is trying to keep Kage in close.
Kage connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kage is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kage is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
Kage punches the canvas rather than the man.
McGuire is covering up but some of the strikes from Kage are getting through and doing damage.
Kage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McGuire wants to control his opponent's hands but Kage gets his hands free.
McGuire avoids the strikes from Kage.
Kage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Kage is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kage gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kage gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kage apologises and we restart here on the feet.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kage dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Kage's head and hops out.
McGuire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kage takes a step back to recover.
Kage tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kage.
Kage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kage avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Kage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGuire is holding Kage down, trying to stall.
Kage throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kage is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGuire works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire 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.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Kage postures up.
Kage postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Kage postures up and lands a big shot to McGuire's brow.
Kage throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire 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.
McGuire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Kage distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raijin Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire 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.
McGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
Kage misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kage shoots in and gets a takedown into McGuire's guard.
Kage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage lands a couple of elbows.
McGuire is pulling down on Kage's head to control his posture.
McGuire is trying to keep Kage in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kage.
Kage with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage passes McGuire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Kage has control of the leg.
Kage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Kage lands with a punch from half guard.
McGuire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kage's back!
McGuire avoiding Kage 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has the hooks in. Kage is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kage is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire controls the position.
Kage tries to break free.
McGuire controls the action.
Kage is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Kage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kage wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
Kage actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kage keeps working.
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.
Kage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kage looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire passes Kage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kage wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kage is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire'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.
Kage dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Kage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Kage with that takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kage rather than just go for the knockout.
Kage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kage in his tracks.
Kage wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Kage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire gets caught napping as Kage dives in and scores a takedown. McGuire manages to retain guard.
Kage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire seems keen to control Kage's posture.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire controlling from the top position.
McGuire won't allow Kage to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kage looking for a sweep. Not yet Kage, not yet.
Kage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.
Kage working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
Kage has a closed guard, preventing McGuire from standing up.
Kage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kage is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Kage tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kage under the eye.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Kage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kage tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Kage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
Kage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Kage throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kage - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kage. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Kage moved out of range.
Kage is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Kage's head back.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kage has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kage. Beautiful body shot.
Kage dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Kage is now in McGuire's guard.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Kage is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kage postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kage wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kage closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kage looks up at the clock and then as McGuire takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGuire gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is staying active underneath Kage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGuire trying to hold on to Kage's head to control him but Kage postures up.
Kage is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire is pressing down on Kage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kage postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire pulls Kage in close to his closed guard and prevents Kage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kage throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
Kage with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire is trying to keep Kage in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raijin Kage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kage checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Kage moved out of range nicely.
Kage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kage looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
Kage misses with a head kick.
Kage is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Kage shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Kage doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kage - that will leave a mark!
Kage clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Kage backwards.
Kage tries for a takedown but McGuire manages to get underhooks.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kage backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kage prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Kage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Raijin Kage.
I think Kage 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raijin Kage!
Raijin Kage 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Too Much Information. Joeli Babitu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko tries to land a leg kick but Babitu saw it coming and moves away.
Babitu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Babitu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babitu checks the leg kick.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick.
Babitu misses with a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a big counter combination but Babitu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yakovchenko throws a push kick but Babitu slaps the foot to one side.
Babitu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Babitu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babitu 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.
Yakovchenko throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babitu scores with a jab to the body.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babitu. Yakovchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babitu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yakovchenko momentarily.
Babitu swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko tries to land a leg kick but Babitu saw it coming and moves away.
Yakovchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yakovchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Babitu takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Babitu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakovchenko.
Babitu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Babitu's head.
Babitu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Babitu.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko gets a double leg takedown into Babitu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yakovchenko is one step ahead there.
Yakovchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu controls Yakovchenko momentarily but Yakovchenko frees himself.
Babitu keeping moving, preventing Yakovchenko from controlling successfully.
Yakovchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yakovchenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Babitu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yakovchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babitu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yakovchenko controls Babitu momentarily but Babitu frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Babitu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Babitu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yakovchenko working for a triangle but Babitu defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yakovchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yakovchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Yakovchenko, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yakovchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babitu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yakovchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yakovchenko thumps Babitu with a low kick.
Babitu connects with a single shot there.
Yakovchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Babitu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babitu. Yakovchenko shrugs it off though.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Babitu moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babitu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakovchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Yakovchenko avoids the body shot from Babitu.
Babitu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yakovchenko, as that shot connected.
Yakovchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babitu scores with a head kick.
Babitu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joeli Babitu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babitu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yakovchenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Yakovchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu blocks a jab.
Yakovchenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
Jab, jab by Babitu - just one landing.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Babitu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakovchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babitu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Babitu thows a leg kick but Yakovchenko checks it
and Yakovchenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Babitu, looking for a takedown. Yakovchenko pushes Babitu against the cage but Babitu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Babitu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joeli Babitu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakovchenko. Babitu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
Babitu flicks out a counter leg kick but Yakovchenko steps away.
Yakovchenko works Babitu's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Babitu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakovchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babitu's sensitive parts.
Babitu throws a hook but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Babitu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yakovchenko is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Babitu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Babitu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yakovchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Babitu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakovchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babitu moves out of range of the strikes.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Yakovchenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babitu throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko checks it.
Yakovchenko throws a wild body kick that Babitu sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Babitu just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
A big left from Yakovchenko misses.
Babitu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Babitu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu tries to land a leg kick but Yakovchenko saw it coming and moves away.
As Babitu looks to move away, Yakovchenko throws a big counter combo bu Babitu just gets out of the way.
Babitu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babitu quickly recovers to half guard.
Babitu is looking to escape.
Yakovchenko trying to control the action but Babitu is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yakovchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Babitu is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu is trying to stand back up but Yakovchenko is controlling him
Babitu trying to control from the bottom.
Yakovchenko is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babitu checks a leg kick.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babitu throws a body kick that misses
and Yakovchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babitu lands a head kick. Yakovchenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yakovchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babitu moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Babitu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yakovchenko throwing a counter right hand but Babitu manages to avoid it.
Babitu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakovchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Babitu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babitu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babitu throws a hook but Yakovchenko blocks it.
It looked like Yakovchenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yakovchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babitu checks a leg kick.
Babitu throws the kick towards the body but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Babitu throws the kick towards the body but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yakovchenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Babitu tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babitu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yakovchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babitu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yakovchenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Babitu backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a shot from downtown. Babitu moves away and avoids it.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Babitu.
Babitu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yakovchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yakovchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakovchenko throws a shot from downtown. Babitu moves away and avoids it.
Babitu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yakovchenko's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Yakovchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yakovchenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babitu.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight right.
Babitu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Babitu.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Babitu moved away.
Babitu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yakovchenko misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yakovchenko will feel that in the morning.
Babitu moves out of range of the strikes.
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babitu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babitu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babitu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Babitu controls the action.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Yakovchenko blocks an elbow strike.
Yakovchenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yakovchenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Babitu from controlling successfully.
Igor Yakovchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babitu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yakovchenko wants to hit a switch here but Babitu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yakovchenko there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yakovchenko tries to hold on but Babitu pushes him away.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Babitu controlling his opponent.
Babitu prevents Yakovchenko from getting the reversal.
Babitu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yakovchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yakovchenko tries to lock up and control but Babitu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yakovchenko is squirming around, avoiding Babitu's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babitu checks a leg kick.
Babitu throws a good cross that connects.
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Babitu tries to get set, Yakovchenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Babitu manages to avoid the attempt.
Babitu throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babitu throws a front kick aimed at Yakovchenko's knee but Yakovchenko avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Yakovchenko blocks the low kick.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick.
Yakovchenko avoids the body shot from Babitu.
Babitu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yakovchenko blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Babitu ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babitu feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Babitu.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yakovchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Babitu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yakovchenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babitu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babitu, as that shot connected.
Babitu throws a push kick but Yakovchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Yakovchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Babitu is quick to defend against it.
Yakovchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Babitu.
Babitu scoring well with a low kick there.
Yakovchenko lands a nice shot that snaps Babitu's head back.
Babitu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babitu! But no joy.
Yakovchenko wants to slow Babitu down by chopping away at his legs.
Yakovchenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yakovchenko 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Babitu 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.
Babitu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yakovchenko defending well as Babitu loads up on a big left hand.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Babitu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Babitu's head.
Babitu scores with a head kick. Yakovchenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yakovchenko.
Babitu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakovchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babitu.
Babitu moves away from the strike by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Babitu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babitu misses with a left hand
and Yakovchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babitu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Babitu connects with a leg kick. Yakovchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yakovchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babitu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakovchenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babitu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babitu tries a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Babitu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Babitu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Babitu controls Yakovchenko momentarily but Yakovchenko frees himself.
Yakovchenko throws a strike but Babitu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yakovchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko stops Babitu from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babitu keeps working.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babitu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yakovchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yakovchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babitu can pounce on him.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Babitu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a body kick.
Babitu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yakovchenko is able to avoid easily.
Yakovchenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babitu.
Yakovchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babitu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babitu is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down.
Babitu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babitu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Babitu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Babitu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Babitu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yakovchenko lands an overhand right.
Yakovchenko tests Babitu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babitu staying out of range there.
Yakovchenko backing away here, and Babitu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babitu.
Nice defenses there by Yakovchenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
Babitu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a lazy right hand but Babitu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakovchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babitu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Yakovchenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babitu. That's going to slow Yakovchenko down.
A punch lands to the side of Babitu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yakovchenko misses with a body kick.
Babitu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yakovchenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yakovchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babitu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Babitu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babitu.
Babitu unleashes a big counter combination but Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Yakovchenko finds it's target.
Yakovchenko throws a wild body kick that Babitu sees coming a mile off.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab.
Babitu looks for the body kick but Yakovchenko saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko moves in looking to clinch but Babitu pushes him off.
Yakovchenko moves away from the strike by Babitu.
Yakovchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yakovchenko is looking for a kimura here.
Babitu is refusing to be controlled, as Yakovchenko sits in half guard.
Babitu wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu is not content to let Yakovchenko control the position.
Yakovchenko stalling away here and it's allowed Babitu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yakovchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Babitu is controlling Yakovchenko's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Igor Yakovchenko.
I think Yakovchenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko retains his welterweight title!
Igor Yakovchenko decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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