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Mad Cash 185 - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingus Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dingus Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Datsik dives in for a single leg takedown but Battistoni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Datsik lands a big head kick that sends Battistoni tumbling to the mat! Datsik takes a step backwards and waves Battistoni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Carson Battistoni has been cut.
Battistoni looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Battistoni lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battistoni sprawls well. Battistoni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Datsik gets slowly back to his feet.
Battistoni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carson Battistoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battistoni connects with a crisp jab.
Battistoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
A lazy left from Battistoni finds it's target.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Battistoni.
Battistoni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
Battistoni misses with a body shot.
Battistoni scores with a hook.
Battistoni with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik keeps Battistoni at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Battistoni misses the target.
Battistoni throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
Battistoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datsik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battistoni looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Battistoni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Datsik checks it well.
Datsik throws out a counter right but Battistoni avoids it with no problem.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik slips a jab and a cross from Battistoni.
Datsik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Datsik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Datsik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Battistoni lands a left and a right that send Datsik crashing to the mat, dazed. Battistoni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik lunges at Battistoni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battistoni's hand.
Datsik defending well as Battistoni loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik scores with a push kick.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.
Carson Battistoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Battistoni misses with a low kick as Datsik jumps back.
Battistoni looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Datsik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Battistoni defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battistoni. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik tries to move into range but Battistoni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Datsik misses with a right hand
and Battistoni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battistoni. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battistoni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Datsik counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Datsik misses with a takedown attempt - Battistoni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carson Battistoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingus Datsik.
A big right from Battistoni misses.
Battistoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battistoni tests Datsik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battistoni lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a head kick but Battistoni moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Datsik.
Battistoni avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battistoni tries to avoid it but Datsik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battistoni to the ground. Battistoni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Battistoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Datsik avoided it.
Battistoni scores with a jab.
Battistoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Battistoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Battistoni throws an overhand right that lands on Datsik's shoulder, as Datsik tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Battistoni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Datsik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datsik slips under a jab from Battistoni.
A swing and a miss from Datsik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik walks into a stiff left hand from Battistoni.
Battistoni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
Battistoni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battistoni misses with a looping left.
Datsik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Battistoni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik slips a jab from Battistoni.
Battistoni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Datsik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Datsik.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Battistoni slips a jab from Datsik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Battistoni throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Battistoni misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Battistoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carson Battistoni'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.
A slow jab from Battistoni misses its intended target.
Datsik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Datsik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Battistoni wants to control but Datsik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Datsik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Battistoni pushes Datsik off looking to stand but Datsik dives back in and keeps control.
Battistoni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsik controlling the action here.
Battistoni wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battistoni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battistoni wants to control but Datsik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Battistoni is trying to get back to full guard.
Datsik is keen to just control but Battistoni is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Battistoni lands a glancing blow to the side of Datsik's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
Datsik lands a left and a right that send Battistoni crashing to the mat, dazed. Datsik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Carson Battistoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Battistoni scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
Battistoni dips to his left and cracks Datsik with an uppercut!
Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni.
Datsik throws a head kick but Battistoni moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battistoni.
Battistoni lands with a right hand.
A jab from Battistoni misses.
Datsik follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battistoni defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Battistoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Datsik slips a jab from Battistoni.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Battistoni.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut.
Battistoni punishes Datsik's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Battistoni misses.
Battistoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Battistoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Datsik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Datsik drives through with a takedown into Battistoni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Battistoni is trying to keep Datsik in close.
Datsik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Battistoni looking for a sweep. Not yet Battistoni, not yet.
Datsik throws a big elbow that misses.
Datsik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik looking to sit in guard and control but Battistoni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Datsik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battistoni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Datsik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battistoni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Datsik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battistoni is one step ahead there.
Battistoni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Datsik is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dingus Datsik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carson Battistoni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Battistoni swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik dodges the punch combination from Battistoni.
Datsik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Battistoni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Battistoni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Battistoni digs a good hook to Datsik's body.
Datsik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battistoni cracks Datsik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battistoni scores with a nice head shot.
Battistoni swings widly with a right hand
and Datsik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Battistoni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datsik is controlling him.
Battistoni has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Datsik has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Battistoni scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
Battistoni breaks the clinch.
Battistoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Datsik should have avoided that one.
Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni.
Battistoni missing with a left hand there. Datsik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battistoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Battistoni throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Battistoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battistoni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Datsik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Battistoni counters with a straight right hand.
Battistoni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battistoni misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Battistoni checks a leg kick.
Battistoni looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
Battistoni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battistoni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Datsik throws a looping overhand right but Battistoni ducks down to avoid it.
Battistoni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Datsik throws a leg kick
enabling Battistoni to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Battistoni tests Datsik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Datsik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Battistoni regains half guard there - taking advantage of Datsik's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Battistoni wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Datsik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Battistoni is just riding it out for now. Datsik eventually gives up the hold.
Datsik lands strikes from half guard.
Dingus Datsik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Datsik wants to take a breather but Battistoni is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carson Battistoni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Battistoni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson Battistoni!
An out of breath Carson Battistoni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes to the cage accompanied by In The Game. Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Justin Hunter 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Hunter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Allen avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Hunter scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justin Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen slips a jab from Hunter.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen with a jab.
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Allen throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Allen is rocked!
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Hunter looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Allen scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Hunter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter tries to move into range but Allen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mike Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Allen misses.
Hunter wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Hunter fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Allen!
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Allen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Allen trying to control the pace.
Hunter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter has his hands clasped together around Allen's back. He's all about the action.
Allen wants to stand up but Hunter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Allen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Allen controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunter defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen slips a jab from Hunter.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allen.
Hunter throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Hunter misses.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Allen.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter slips under a jab from Allen.
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Mike Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen gets caught napping as Hunter dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Allen.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen swinging wildly here.
Allen with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Allen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
Allen is looking for a counter combo.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Allen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunter is rocked!
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Allen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hunter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Allen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hunter's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Allen!
An out of breath Mike Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - Berzerk. 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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160 lbs
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156 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Eaton's body. Eaton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eaton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eaton misses with a double jab.
Eaton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eaton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Eaton.
A lazy left from Eaton finds it's target.
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eaton doesn't seem phased though.
Eaton misses with the combination.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Eaton manages to avoid it.
Eaton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eaton.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eaton.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Eaton avoided it.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Eaton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eaton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eaton ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Eaton with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Eaton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eaton throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eaton thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Eaton.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Eaton's leg but Eaton calmly moves out of range.
Eaton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ashton Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eaton counters with a body kick.
Eaton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No joy there for Eaton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Eaton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Eaton throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Eaton dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eaton tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Eaton scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa cracks Eaton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eaton misses with a body kick.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eaton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eaton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Eaton avoids it.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Eaton.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the temple. Eaton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eaton 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.
Eaton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eaton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barbosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Eaton prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Eaton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Eaton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Eaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eaton tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ashton Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eaton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eaton works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eaton. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Eaton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eaton is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eaton checks it well.
Eaton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eaton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eaton tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Eaton is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Eaton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eaton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa tries a low kick but Eaton avoids it.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eaton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Eaton saw that one coming.
Eaton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eaton misses with a wild combination.
Eaton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Eaton. Eaton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton misses with an uppercut
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Eaton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eaton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eaton misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Eaton manages to avoid it.
Eaton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Eaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eaton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eaton misses with a looping left.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eaton misses with a straight right.
Barbosa scores with a head kick. Eaton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eaton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Eaton persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Alfredo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Eaton.
Eaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eaton misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Eaton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa'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. This is the final round!
Eaton throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Eaton misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eaton scores with a hook.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eaton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eaton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Barbosa.
Eaton is looking to land body kicks.
As Eaton looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo bu Eaton just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Eaton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eaton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Eaton is rocked!
Alfredo Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eaton is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Eaton misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a huge left! Eaton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Barbosa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Eaton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Barbosa!
In his post fight interview, Alfredo Barbosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace comes to the cage accompanied by Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?. 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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24
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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26
203 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos wants to slow Grace down by chopping away at his legs.
Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grace is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice shot by Grace.
Grace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Grace with an uppercut!
Grace is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Grace jabs at Santos's body.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Grace had a free shot at his head there.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grace lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grace throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos moves out of range as Grace throws a body kick.
Santos throws a fast counter high kick but Grace manages to duck under it in time.
Grace ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Grace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Grace moves out of range as Santos throws a body kick.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos moves out of range as Grace throws a body kick.
Grace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barracks - LOD in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Grace misses the target.
Santos misses with a low kick.
A big left from Santos misses.
Grace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grace throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos connects with a high kick.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grace digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Grace misses its intended target.
Grace missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grace lands a leg kick that knocks Santos off balance momentarily.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
Grace lands a body shot.
Grace avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos slips under a jab from Grace.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos thumps Grace with a low kick.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grace.
Grace lands with a shot to the body.
Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos scores with a nice head shot.
Grace connects with a body shot.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Grace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Grace finds it's target.
Grace misses the shot to the body.
Santos looks to land a body kick but Grace moved away.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Grace takes one to the side of the head.
Grace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grace misses with a body kick.
Grace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Grace does it's job there.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grace can pounce on him.
Grace checks a leg kick.
Grace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Grace - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos thinks about the counter body kick.
Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.
Grace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos slips a straight right by Grace.
Santos counters with a body kick.
Grace slips under a jab.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grace thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grace throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Grace lands a nice looking body kick.
Santos tests Grace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Grace 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.
Grace tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace staying out of range there.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Grace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Grace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grace cracks the inside of Santos's front leg.
Santos blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace misses with a wild combination.
Grace misses with a body kick.
Grace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Grace with a hook.
Santos is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace feints a jab and as Santos dips his head, Grace unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Santos right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Santos falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Grace smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Grace!
Post fight, an emotional Charles Grace said 'I'm gonna debate the f@ck outta myself as soon as I hit the shower!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Loredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has chosen The Rza - Samurai Showdown as his entrance music. Alvin Loredo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Loredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loredo.
Santiago throws a hook but Loredo avoids it easily.
Loredo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santiago lands a front kick.
Loredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loredo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loredo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Santiago.
Alvin Loredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loredo throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loredo throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Loredo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
Santiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loredo.
Loredo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loredo 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 Santiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Loredo is looking for a counter combo.
Loredo walks into a straight right hand from Santiago.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loredo throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago throws a head kick but Loredo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago throws a body punch but Loredo moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santiago. That's going to slow Loredo down.
Alvin Loredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago cracks Loredo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loredo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loredo, right into the meat.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Santiago.
Loredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Santiago catches Loredo right on the button with a cross.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loredo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santiago.
Loredo throws a leg kick
and Santiago counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loredo lands a glancing blow to the side of Santiago's head.
Good work by Santiago as he checks the leg kick.
Loredo missing with a left hand there. Santiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santiago fakes the leg kick and cracks Loredo in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loredo in his tracks.
Santiago lands a jab to the nose.
Santiago throws an overhand right that lands on Loredo's shoulder, as Loredo tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Loredo moves out of range.
Loredo slips a straight right by Santiago.
Loredo is looking to counter punch.
Loredo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Santiago throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Loredo moves away and avoids it.
Santiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loredo 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 Santiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Loredo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loredo misses with a body shot.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Loredo avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santiago is looking to land body kicks.
Santiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loredo.
Loredo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Loredo misses with a low kick.
Santiago moves out of range as Loredo strikes.
Loredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santiago.
Loredo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santiago chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to work some ground and pound but Loredo has wrist control.
Loredo keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
Loredo keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Santiago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Loredo keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loredo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Loredo throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago lands with a kick to the ribs.
Loredo takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Loredo.
Santiago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santiago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loredo.
Santiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loredo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loredo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loredo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Loredo throws a low kick, looking for Santiago's leg but Santiago calmly moves out of range.
Loredo misses with a double jab.
Loredo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Loredo slips the punch.
Loredo is looking to counter punch.
Santiago misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Loredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santiago wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loredo misses the shot to the body.
Santiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Santiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loredo's calf.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands with a kick to the temple. Loredo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loredo's head.
Loredo throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Loredo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jose Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago looks to throw the jab but Loredo is out of range.
Loredo scores with a nice strike.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Santiago lands with a straight right. Loredo didn't see that one coming.
Loredo wants to slow Santiago down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Loredo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Loredo misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago slips a jab from Loredo.
No joy there for Santiago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loredo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loredo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loredo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Santiago throws a hook to the side of Loredo's head but Loredo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santiago cracks Loredo with a good jab.
Loredo throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santiago misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loredo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loredo.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loredo as he avoids it easily.
Loredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loredo throws a poor cross that misses
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loredo misses with an uppercut.
Santiago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loredo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loredo tests Santiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santiago defending well as Loredo loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loredo.
Loredo looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago throws a jab when Loredo was well out of range.
Santiago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Loredo misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Santiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loredo blocks a jab.
Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Santiago defending well as Loredo loads up on a big left hand.
Loredo throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loredo moves away from the strike by Santiago.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Loredo misses.
Loredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Loredo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Loredo is just out of range.
Loredo misses with a hook.
Loredo connects with a body shot that sends Santiago's belly button to the back.
Loredo blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Jab by Santiago.
Loredo lands a slapping body shot.
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loredo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
The crowd cheers as Santiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loredo doesn't seem phased though.
Santiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Loredo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santiago scores with a head kick.
Loredo throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago looks for a takedown but Loredo sprawls well.
Santiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loredo. That did some damage!
Santiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loredo throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
Loredo lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Loredo misses its intended target.
Santiago misses with a looping left.
Santiago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loredo misses with a shot to the body
and Loredo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loredo throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loredo.
Santiago follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loredo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Santiago connects with a high kick.
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loredo.
Loredo throwing a counter right hand but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Loredo throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loredo misses the shot to the body.
Loredo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loredo jabs Santiago right on the nose. Santiago blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Santiago - just one landing.
Santiago throws a leg kick which misses Loredo's front leg but catches the back leg as Loredo tries to avoid it.
Loredo lands a jab to Santiago's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago misses with an uppercut
enabling Loredo to counter with a crisp jab.
Loredo throws a leg kick
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santiago seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loredo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago is looking to work some ground and pound but Loredo has wrist control.
Santiago prevents Loredo from getting back to his feet.
Santiago cracks Loredo with a solid left hand.
Loredo 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.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Loredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santiago is looking to work some ground and pound but Loredo has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loredo misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loredo throws a good cross that connects.
Loredo walks into a straight right hand from Santiago.
Loredo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Santiago.
Santiago scores with a head kick.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Loredo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santiago tries to clinch but Loredo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Loredo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santiago. That's going to slow Loredo down.
Santiago blocks a low kick nicely.
Loredo misses with a leg kick
and Santiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Santiago catches Loredo right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loredo on the side of the head.
Loredo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loredo throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Santiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loredo. That did some damage!
Loredo misses with a two punch combination.
Santiago lands a slapping body shot.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loredo's hands.
Jose Santiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Loredo misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Santiago finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loredo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santiago moves out of range as Loredo strikes.
Santiago throws a nice head kick!
Alvin Loredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loredo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loredo misses with a low kick as Santiago jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santiago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Santiago!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jose Santiago waved his t-shirt featuring Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Green!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob fires out a quick counter leg kick but Green just manages to avoid it.
Green looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Green to the ground. Bob is now in Green's guard.
Bob passes into half guard.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Bob controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Bob cracks Green with a solid left hand.
Our spies down at at Breakdown Club inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Bob pushes a forearm under Green's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Green is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silent Bob!
A relieved looking Silent Bob thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Oshi - God Hour. Lance Legstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Octavio Saades's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong misses with a hook
and Saades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legstrong misses with a looping left.
Legstrong scores with a nice head shot.
Legstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legstrong misses with a left hand
and Saades holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Legstrong throws a looping overhand right but Saades ducks down to avoid it.
Legstrong looks to land a left hand but Saades moved out of range nicely.
Saades flicks out a counter leg kick but Legstrong steps away.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legstrong scores with a nice head shot.
Legstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Saades's head back.
Saades throws a head kick but Legstrong moves out of range.
Legstrong throws a lazy right hand but Saades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saades counters with a body kick.
Saades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legstrong checks it well.
Saades tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legstrong with a jab.
Saades walks into a straight right hand from Legstrong.
We've been hearing reports that Legstrong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saades lands a jab to the nose.
Saades walks into a left hand.
Legstrong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saades.
Saades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Legstrong throws a hook but Saades avoids it easily.
Saades has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Legstrong goes for a double leg but Saades avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saades continues to drive forward.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Saades.
Legstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Saades, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Legstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saades blocks a jab.
Saades scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saades.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legstrong blocks the body kick.
Legstrong tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legstrong's corner calls for a 1-2. Legstrong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saades thuds his right hand into Legstrong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legstrong moves away.
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legstrong.
Legstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Legstrong missing with a left hand there. Saades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saades connects with a single shot there.
Legstrong missing with a left hand there. Saades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into Saades's guard.
Saades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saades is looking to sweep but instead, Legstrong has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saades is trying to get back to full guard.
Saades actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saades is looking for a sweep. Legstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saades is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legstrong's back!
Saades scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Legstrong is trying to break free.
Saades is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Legstrong. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saades trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Legstrong doesn't escape.
Saades is trying to stick to Legstrong's back but Legstrong is turning into Saades. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saades's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Legstrong.
Saades keeping moving, preventing Legstrong from controlling successfully.
Legstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Saades's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Saades will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saades throws a low kick, looking for Legstrong's leg but Legstrong calmly moves out of range.
Legstrong looks to land a right hand but Saades moved out of range.
Saades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saades tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Legstrong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Legstrong moves to back control.
Saades tries to roll but Legstrong sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong looking for the choke from the back.
Legstrong tightening his grip on Saades, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong avoiding Saades 's attempts to control his hands.
Legstrong working for a choke but Saades is defending well.
Legstrong is trying to stick to Saades's back but Saades is turning into Legstrong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Legstrong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saades.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong wants to control the position but Saades says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Legstrong is trying to control but Saades passes into side control!
Saades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saades trying to control the action but Legstrong is working from the bottom.
Saades is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legstrong tries to bench press Saades off him but Saades keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legstrong keeps working.
Legstrong struggling a bit here.
Legstrong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Legstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Saades lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Legstrong is looking to reverse the position.
Legstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Saades keeps moving and retains side control.
Saades wants to control but Legstrong is keeping him busy.
Saades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legstrong is trying to control Saades's posture but Saades avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Lance Legstrong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Legstrong cracks Saades with an open hand slap.
Legstrong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
Saades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Legstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saades defends well and Legstrong ends up having to push Saades into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
Saades throws a body kick that misses.
Legstrong is looking to counter punch.
Saades ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Saades walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legstrong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saades misses the shot to the body.
Legstrong connects with a jab.
Saades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Legstrong if he has to take too many more of those.
Saades throws a leg kick but Legstrong moved away.
Legstrong throws a hook but Saades blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Saades's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Legstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saades sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Legstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Legstrong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saades throws a sloppy head kick and Legstrong moves out of range easily.
Legstrong throws a shot from downtown. Saades moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Saades - just one landing.
Saades looks to land a left hand but Legstrong moved out of range nicely.
Legstrong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Saades.
Saades on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saades stalks Legstrong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legstrong's face. Legstrong staggers backwards, shaken.
Saades drops his hands momentarily and Legstrong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Saades releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saades takes a swing at Legstrong's ribcage but misses.
Saades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legstrong throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saades! But no joy.
Saades throws a body punch but Legstrong moves out of range.
Legstrong throws a good cross that connects.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut. Saades saw that one coming.
Saades slips a jab from Legstrong.
Saades throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legstrong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saades to the ground. Legstrong is now in Saades's guard.
Legstrong looking to pass the guard.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Saades keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Saades keeps moving.
Saades is trying to keep Legstrong in close.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Saades keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Legstrong misses its intended target.
Legstrong checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Saades misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saades - that will leave a mark!
Legstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saades.
Legstrong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legstrong is rocked!
Legstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Saades tries to sprawl out of it but Legstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Legstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legstrong throws an off balance right hand
and Saades counters with a nice body kick.
Legstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saades throws an overhand right that drops Legstrong like a sack of potatoes! Saades dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Octavio Saades!
A relieved looking Octavio Saades thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pera Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkkinen comes to the cage accompanied by TURISAS - Stand Up And Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
We've been hearing reports that Pulkkinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
And Sackett responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nolan Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen has Sackett pressed against the cage, preventing Sackett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett is leaning against Pulkkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett scores with a head kick. Pulkkinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sackett. No joy for Pulkkinen on that attempt.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sackett.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulkkinen will feel that in the morning.
Nolan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Sackett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Pulkkinen shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Sackett misses the jab.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Pulkkinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Sackett motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Pulkkinen stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulkkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Pulkkinen's side.
Pera Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Pulkkinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Pulkkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulkkinen avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sackett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pera Pulkkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sackett.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett 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!
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Pulkkinen is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett pushes Pulkkinen against the cage. Sackett is working some dirty boxing. Sackett pushes off with a quick right hook! Pulkkinen goes down! Pulkkinen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sackett moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pika Chu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gotta Catch Em All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pika Chu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a nice looking body kick.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chu's corner calls for a 1-2. Chu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Chu misses with a right hand
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Chu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Chu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chu throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall takes a swing at Chu's ribcage but misses.
Chu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Chu scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Chu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chu swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Chu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chu throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hall - the referee stops the clock and Chu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hall. Chu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chu avoids the body shot from Hall.
Chu throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Chu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chu lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
Chu looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a leg kick but Chu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chu misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chu's sensitive parts.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hall to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hall looks to clinch but Chu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hall taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pika Chu!
Pika Chu 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 Shintaro Nomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shintaro Nomo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Beast!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Beast lands a jab to the nose.
Nomo throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Nomo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Victory Gym and Spa in the buildup to the fight.
Nomo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beast is fending him off so far but Nomo persists. Nope, Beast circles away and we're back to standing.
Jozef Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beast. Beast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Nomo.
Nomo with a poor takedown
and Beast counters with a left to the body.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nomo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nomo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beast fakes the leg kick and cracks Nomo in the body.
Nomo misses with a hook.
Beast thuds his right hand into Nomo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nomo has time to react.
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Nomo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Beast misses the jab.
Beast chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo blocks a low kick nicely.
Beast slips a jab from Nomo.
Jozef Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nomo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomo.
Good leg kick by Beast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nomo misses with a straight right.
Nomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nomo misses the shot to the body.
Nomo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nomo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beast throws a counter combo.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nomo.
Beast lands with a hook. Nomo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nomo 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.
A shot to the body from Beast misses
and Nomo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomo slips a jab from Beast.
Nomo 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.
Nomo throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Nomo's shoulder, as Nomo tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Nomo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beast.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nomo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Nomo saw that one coming.
Nomo throws a wild body kick that Beast sees coming a mile off.
Beast lands with a kick to the temple. Nomo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nomo scores with a shot to the body.
Beast blocks the body kick.
Nomo throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast slips under a jab from Nomo.
Nomo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beast's half guard.
Nomo stops Beast from getting back to his feet.
Nomo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beast has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nomo wants to work for an arm triangle but Beast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo is pressing down on Beast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beast is holding on for now.
Nomo slows the pace down in half guard.
Nomo prevents Beast from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nomo.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Nomo.
Beast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nomo.
Nomo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Nomo misses
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nomo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shintaro Nomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Beast.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nomo misses with a body kick.
Beast throws out a counter right but Nomo avoids it with no problem.
Nomo scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Nomo misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nomo blocks the body kick.
Nomo missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nomos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jozef Beast will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast throws out a counter right but Nomo avoids it with no problem.
Nomo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nomo.
Beast takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Beast.
Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nomo scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nomo throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beast! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beast.
Nomo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Jozef Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Beast finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Nomo.
Nomo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beast.
Good standup being displayed there by Nomo as he connects with a hook.
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nomo will feel that in the morning.
Beast swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nomo.
Beast scores with a jab to the body.
Beast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nomo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nomo throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Nomo ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Beast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nomo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Nomo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nomo somewhat.
Beast scores with the left hand. Nomo knows he should have avoided that one.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Nomo saw that one coming.
Nomo tries for a takedown but Beast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beast. That's going to slow Nomo down.
Beast throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nomo fails to land the takedown.
Beast is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shintaro Nomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beast.
Nomo misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast looks to land a right hand but Nomo moved out of range.
Nomo thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with an outside leg kick.
Beast 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.
Beast cracks Nomo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nomo wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Nomo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beast motions for Nomo to come forward. Beast throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beast lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target.
Nomo misses the shot to the body.
Beast swings for the body but Nomo moves out of range.
Nomo throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast cracks Nomo with a good jab.
Beast feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nomo's calf.
Beast misses with a hook. Nomo ducked under it nicely.
Nomo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nomo takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Nomo shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nomo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast has one foot on Nomo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Beast thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nomo if he has to take too many more of those.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Beast.
Shintaro Nomo's cut is getting worse.
Beast closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nomo scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomo works the jab nicely.
Nomo clobbers Beast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beast lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Nomo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomo misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beast.
Nomo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nomo avoids the head kick by Beast.
Beast feints and then cracks Nomo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nomo down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beast.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beast.
Nomo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beast connects with a solid leg kick.
Nomo tries a low kick but Beast avoids it.
Beast is looking to slow Nomo down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast throws a head kick but Nomo moves out of range.
Nomo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beast throws the kick towards the body but Nomo avoids it.
Nomo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Nomo with that takedown attempt.
Beast scores with a head kick. Nomo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nomo misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beast, right into the meat.
Beast throws a sloppy head kick and Nomo moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Beast there.
Nomo slips a straight right by Beast.
Nomo slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nomo 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 Beast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beast walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nomo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Nomo moved away.
Beast throws a sloppy head kick and Nomo moves out of range easily.
It looked like Nomo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beast.
Nomo misses with a body shot.
Nomo misses with a jab to the body
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast dips to his left and cracks Nomo with an uppercut!
Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast takes a swing at Nomo's ribcage but misses.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nomo thuds his shin into the meat of Beast's side.
Beast feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nomo's calf.
Nomo jabs Beast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nomo shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense.
Nomo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beast! But no joy.
Nomo throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast throws a push kick but Nomo slaps the foot to one side.
Nomo slips a straight right by Beast.
Beast connects with a high kick.
Beast throws a wild body kick that Nomo sees coming a mile off.
Nomo lands a slapping body shot.
Beast is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomo takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beast scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nomo drops his hands momentarily and Beast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nomo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Beast misses
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nomo throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beast looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
Nomo avoids the head kick by Beast.
Nomo scores with a decent looking hook.
Nomo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast scoring well with a low kick there.
Beast thuds his shin into the meat of Nomo's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast lands an overhand right.
Nomo throws a body kick that misses.
Nomo misses the jab.
Nomo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beast in his tracks.
Beast throws out a loose jab but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast swinging wildly here.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nomo misses with a hook.
A jab from Beast misses.
Nomo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beast connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nomo scrambles back to his feet.
Beast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nomo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Beast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nomo to score with a decent uppercut.
Beast connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Beast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Beast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nomo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomo.
A lazy body kick from Beast
enabling Nomo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nomo misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nomo.
A solid body kick from Beast.
Beast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nomo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beast. That one must have hurt.
Nomo lands with an overhand left.
Nomo throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nomo at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Beast really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nomo misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast unleashes a big counter combination but Nomo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beast throws a series of strikes that have Nomo backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Beast. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Nomo.
Nomo misses with a body shot.
Beast throws a series of strikes that have Nomo backpedaling.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Beast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nomo moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Nomo misses
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nomo takes a step back to recover.
Nomo misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped Nomo's head back.
Beast throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nomo counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast scores with a jab. Nomo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo lands with a cross.
Nomo lands with a straight right. Beast didn't see that one coming.
Beast is looking to land body kicks.
Beast looks for the body kick but Nomo saw that one coming.
Beast misses with a looping left.
Nomo lands a really nice looking cross but Beast seems unphased.
Beast throws a front kick that sends Nomo stumbling back into the cage.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Nomo moved out of range nicely.
Beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beast fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nomo checks it well.
Nomo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beast has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nomo throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast cracks Nomo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomo lands a lovely overhand right.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Nomo moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws a looping overhand right but Nomo ducks down to avoid it.
Nomo misses with a wild body shot.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nomo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Beast tries a low kick but Nomo avoids it.
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nomo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Nomo is just out of range.
Beast avoids the body shot from Nomo.
Beast is looking to slow Nomo down with leg kicks.
Nomo blocks a jab.
Nomo misses with a looping left.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo misses with an uppercut.
Nomo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beast. That one must have hurt.
Nomo throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Nomo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beast sprawls well. Beast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nomo gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick.
Nomo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Nomo finds it's way through Beast's defenses.
Beast with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nomo.
Nomo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast misses the jab.
Beast misses with a kick to the body.
Beast feints and then cracks Nomo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nomo down.
Beast misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nomo.
Nomo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beast to the ground. Nomo is now in Beast's guard.
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!
Beast wants to stand up but Nomo is controlling him.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Nomo from controlling successfully.
Nomo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beast dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Beast dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nomo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nomo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nomo misses with a two punch combination.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nomo throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nomo.
Beast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nomo.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nomo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nomo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nomo cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
Nomo moves out of range as Beast strikes.
Nomo lands a nice hook to Beast's body. Beast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beast is looking to slow Nomo down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nomo blocks a head kick by Beast.
Nomo blocks a head kick by Beast.
Nomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nomo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nomo looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
A big right from Nomo misses.
Nomo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beast. Beast obviously looking to wear him down.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
Nomo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Beast.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nomo feints and as Beast raises his hands in defense, Nomo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast wants to stand up but Nomo is controlling him.
Nomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to stand up but Nomo is controlling him.
Shintaro Nomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nomo looking to sit in guard and control but Beast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nomo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beast wants to stand but Nomo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily.
Nomo is looking to sweep but instead, Beast has passed into half guard.
Nomo punching from the bottom.
Nomo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beast pulls his head out easily.
Beast is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Nomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nomo gets full guard.
Beast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beast would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beast stands and steps away. Nomo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nomo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nomo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Beast slams his shin into Nomo's torso.
Nomo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jozef Beast is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nomo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jozef Beast.
I've got Beast winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Beast! Jozef Beast retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Jozef Beast thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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