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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moses Ohchooto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greer Leonardson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonardson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonardson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohchooto, pushing him back against the cage.
Leonardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohchooto lands a nice elbow.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonardson avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Leonardson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ohchooto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonardson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Leonardson is trying to stall.
Leonardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leonardson dodges an elbow strike from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto dodges an elbow strike from Leonardson.
Ohchooto presses Leonardson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leonardson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohchooto's brow.
Leonardson misses with some punches.
Leonardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonardson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto crunches a lovely knee into Leonardson's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leonardson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonardson.
Ohchooto lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonardson backwards.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonardson backwards.
Leonardson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leonardson looks winded!
Ohchooto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ohchooto landing knees to the head.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonardson is rocked!
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonardson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohchooto finish him?
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto jerks Leonardson's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Leonardson drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ohchooto goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ohchooto because Leonardson was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Moses Ohchooto!
Moses Ohchooto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Indica Jatlier!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jatlier looks to land a right hand but Raven moved out of range.
Raven checks a low kick from Jatlier.
Jatlier tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven lands with a good body shot.
Raven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jatlier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jatlier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jatlier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jatlier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jatlier blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
A head kick misses from Jatlier.
Jatlier connects with a jab.
Jatlier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier connects with a leg kick. Raven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jatlier missing with a left hand there. Raven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raven, right into the meat.
Jatlier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raven scores with the left hand. Jatlier knows he should have avoided that one.
Raven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jatlier connects with a body shot that sends Raven's belly button to the back.
Jatlier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Raven.
Jatlier throws a leg kick but Raven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jatlier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven scores with a hook to the body. Jatlier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Jatlier is predictable there
and Raven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raven.
Raven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jatlier is keeping busy.
Raven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raven.
Raven is struggling to control the position.
Jatlier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jatlier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jatlier throws a punch but it's blocked by Raven.
Jatlier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jatlier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raven.
It looks like Indica Jatlier has been cut.
Jatlier throws a head punch that misses.
Jatlier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jatlier pushes Raven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jatlier misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Raven.
Jatlier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jatlier throws a head punch that misses.
Jatlier throws a head punch that misses.
Raven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jatlier throws an off balance right hand
and Raven counters with a straight right hand.
Raven looks to land a right hand but Jatlier moved out of range.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jatlier was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Jatlier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jatlier moves away.
Jatlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Jatlier lands a nice shot that snaps Raven's head back.
Raven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Jatlier.
A low kick from Jatlier is predictable there
and Raven counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier misses with a hook
and Raven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jatlier throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jatlier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jatlier throws a leg kick
and Raven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raven misses with a body kick.
Jatlier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jatlier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jatlier walks into a straight right hand from Raven.
Jatlier throws a front kick aimed at Raven's knee but Raven avoids it well.
Jatlier misses with a left hand
letting Raven counter with a right hand.
Jatlier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Jatlier.
Raven throws a jab when Jatlier was well out of range.
Jatlier walks into a stiff left hand from Raven.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jatlier slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raven connects with a body shot that sends Jatlier's belly button to the back.
Jatlier scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jatlier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raven loads up on a big right hand but Jatlier slips the punch.
Raven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raven!
An inside leg kick lands from Jatlier.
Jatlier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jatlier dodges the punch combination from Raven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jatlier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raven slips a jab and a cross from Jatlier.
Jatlier 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
Jatlier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jatlier throws a poor cross that misses
and Jatlier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven lands a jab to Jatlier's midsection.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jatlier connects with a single shot there.
Thomas Raven is winning the standup battle so far.
Raven cracks Jatlier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raven looks to land a combination. Jatlier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Indica Jatlier's cut even more.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jatlier.
A jab lands there for Jatlier.
Thomas Raven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jatlier staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatlier scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier needs to keep his hands up - Raven had a free shot at his head there.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jatlier can do to turn this around?
Raven tries a head kick but it misses.
Jatlier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raven is out of range.
Raven throws a body punch but Jatlier moves out of range.
Raven walks into a straight right hand from Jatlier.
Jatlier missing with a left hand there. Raven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jatlier throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven misses with a low kick as Jatlier jumps back.
Jatlier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raven lands with an uppercut that bounces Jatlier off the cage and back into range.
Raven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jatlier.
Jatlier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven avoids the head kick by Jatlier.
A head kick by Jatlier misses
and Raven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raven cracks Jatlier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jatlier. Raven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jatlier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raven counters with a one-two to the body.
Jatlier throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Raven scores with a nice head shot.
Jatlier is rocked!
Raven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raven scores with a body shot.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Jatlier.
Jatlier just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier shoots for a double leg takedown but Raven sprawls well. He's pushed Jatlier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jatlier throws a big shot that misses.
Jatlier connects with a leg kick. Raven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jatlier's hands.
Jatlier is looking to land body kicks.
Raven throws a hook but Jatlier avoids it easily.
Jatlier lands with an overhand left.
Jatlier throws a sloppy head kick and Raven moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Raven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jatlier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The cut above Indica Jatlier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jatlier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jatlier misses with a low kick.
Jatlier lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Indica Jatlier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Raven blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raven.
Jatlier walks into a straight right hand from Raven.
Jatlier throws a body shot but no joy.
Jatlier moves forwards but Raven connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jatlier is still on wobbly legs! Can Raven finish him?
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jatlier seems to have recovered his senses.
Raven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jatlier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatlier throws a leg kick
and Raven counters with a nice body shot.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jatlier.
Raven fails to land with a series of punches.
Jatlier misses with a left hand
and Raven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jatlier with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven slips under a jab from Jatlier.
Jatlier throws a leg kick
and Raven counters with a stiff right hand.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jatlier moves away.
Jatlier is looking to score with low kicks.
Jatlier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jatlier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jatlier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven ducks right into an uppercut from Jatlier.
Jatlier blocks a jab.
Raven misses with a looping right.
Jatlier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jatlier.
Indica Jatlier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Jatlier misses.
Raven is looking to counter punch.
Jatlier thows a leg kick but Raven checks it
and Raven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raven.
Raven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jatlier or not.
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!
Raven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jatlier misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Jatlier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Raven blocks the leg kick.
Jatlier misses with a hook
and Raven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Indica Jatlier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jatlier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raven.
Raven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jatlier was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Indica Jatlier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jatlier.
Jatlier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jatlier misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raven lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jatlier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jatlier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raven's calf.
Jatlier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jatlier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raven connects with a looping right hand.
Raven connects with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Indica Jatlier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Raven!
Indica Jatlier was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, that was a pretty crappy performance.... I will have to do better next time. Well done, congrats.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abiodun Havilah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Rihanna - So Hard. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abiodun Havilah !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams is working for a kimura here but Havilah manages to reverse the position and he's now in Adams's guard.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Havilah 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams postures up in Havilah 's guard and throws a big left but Havilah blocks it.
Havilah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havilah controlling the position.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havilah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams trying to control but Havilah is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havilah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Havilah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Havilah wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Havilah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Havilah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havilah pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Havilah slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Havilah has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Havilah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
Adams throws a right hand that Havilah ducks under and follows up with a left that Havilah also avoids with ease.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Havilah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adams misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Adams scores with a nice strike.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but Havilah is having none of it.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Havilah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Havilah .
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Havilah moves away and avoids it.
Havilah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Havilah throws a head kick that half lands.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Havilah 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Havilah scrambles back to his feet.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Havilah cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Adams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Havilah has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Havilah counters with a right hand to the body.
Havilah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havilah checks a leg kick.
Tim Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Havilah in a clinch.
Havilah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams throws a right and a left that Havilah avoids nicely.
Havilah with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Adams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Havilah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Havilah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adams.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Havilah tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Havilah throws an elbow that misses.
Havilah taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Havilah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Havilah stalling.
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Havilah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havilah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Havilah , which made it look bad.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havilah has managed to clinch.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
It looks like Abiodun Havilah has been cut.
Havilah clinches with his opponent.
Havilah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Havilah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Havilah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Havilah 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havilah with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Havilah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams pushes Havilah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams tries to break free but Havilah pushes him back against the cage.
Havilah effectively controlling the action here.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havilah takes the fight into the clinch.
Havilah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tim Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Adams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Havilah is defending the position.
Adams lands strikes from half guard.
Adams is nestled in close to Havilah , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Havilah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams working Havilah over with strikes.
Adams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havilah can do to turn this around?
Havilah wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams working the head and body with strikes.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abiodun Havilah '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!
Havilah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Havilah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Havilah closes the distance and clinches.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams throws a leg kick that misses.
Adams throws a series of punches but Havilah moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havilah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Havilah pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Havilah wants to clinch.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Havilah sprawls well.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havilah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Havilah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havilah wants to stand but Adams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Havilah is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Havilah is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Havilah sits in half guard.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Havilah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abiodun Havilah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Havilah .
Adams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Havilah clinches up against the cage.
Havilah misses with the head strike.
Havilah tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Adams tries to break free but Havilah pushes him back against the cage.
Havilah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
Havilah with a knee to the head.
Havilah scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havilah looking to stall.
Havilah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams feints and as Havilah raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Havilah has his feet on Adams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tim Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Havilah slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tim Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Havilah gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abiodun Havilah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Adams!
Tim Adams very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen Metallica-Nothing else matters as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
215 lbs
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27
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero misses with a straight right.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guerrero finds it's way round the side to connect with Hall's head.
Guerrero misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.
Guerrero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero misses with a two punch combination.
Guerrero lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Guerrero lands.
Guerrero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guerrero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Guerrero scores with a jab.
Guerrero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guerrero misses the jab.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrero, which made it look bad.
Francisco Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Hall.
Guerrero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Francisco Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Guerrero misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Guerrero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero lands an overhand right.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Guerrero - just one landing.
Guerrero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guerrero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Guerrero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guerrero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guerrero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Guerrero finds it's target.
Guerrero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerrero.
Guerrero connects with the punch.
Hall goes for a double leg but Guerrero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guerrero continues to drive forward.
Guerrero lands a head shot.
Guerrero connects with a crisp jab.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guerrero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
Guerrero works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero feints a jab promting Hall to slip. Guerrero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guerrero.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Guerrero. That snapped Hall's head back.
Guerrero lands a right hook to the body.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guerrero throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guerrero defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Guerrero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guerrero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Guerrero connects with a looping right hand.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Guerrero against the cage but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Guerrero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guerrero lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.
Guerrero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Guerrero.
Guerrero cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guerrero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guerrero thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Francisco Guerrero is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall moves forwards but Guerrero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guerrero has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero lands with an overhand left.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guerrero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Guerrero as Hall shoots in.
Guerrero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Guerrero. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Guerrero does no damage.
Guerrero works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Guerrero's corner calls for a 1-2. Guerrero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guerrero scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guerrero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Guerrero.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Guerrero tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guerrero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guerrero feinted with a counter takedown.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Francisco Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Hall.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Guerrero lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guerrero throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guerrero works the jab nicely.
Guerrero scores with a shot to the body.
Hall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerrero.
Hall tries to move into range but Guerrero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guerrero lands a jab.
Hall is trying desperately to land a takedown but Guerrero is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Guerrero lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tito Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall moves forwards but Guerrero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Guerrero. Beautiful body shot.
Guerrero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hall back to the cage. Guerrero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guerrero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guerrero scores with a punch to the head.
Guerrero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Guerrero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Guerrero as he connects with a hook.
Guerrero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Guerrero dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Guerrero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerrero lands a jab to the nose.
Guerrero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Francisco Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guerrero connects with a jab.
Guerrero defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guerrero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Guerrero sprawls well.
Francisco Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Hall.
Guerrero misses with a few strikes there.
Guerrero lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.
Guerrero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Guerrero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guerrero works the jab nicely.
Guerrero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Guerrero connects with a looping right hand.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Guerrero scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guerrero swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guerrero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guerrero.
Guerrero scores with a shot to the body.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guerrero defends it well.
Guerrero connects with a crisp jab.
Guerrero thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guerrero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Guerrero scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guerrero.
Guerrero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrero.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Guerrero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
Hall throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerrero misses with a straight left.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Tito Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerrero misses the jab.
Guerrero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guerrero throws a shot to the body.
Francisco Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Guerrero does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guerrero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Sanayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's entrance music is Man Of Constant Sorrow. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
291 lbs
10 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marat Sanayev!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanayev moves into the clinch.
Daniels looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sanayev jumps into guard, dragging Daniels to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanayev wants to get back to his feet but Daniels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daniels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanayev has his feet on Daniels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Daniels throws a low kick but Sanayev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanayev throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Sanayev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Sanayev avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Sanayev. Those never looked like landing.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Sanayev.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Sanayev breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanayev throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Sanayev avoids it well.
Sanayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanayev swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Sanayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Sanayev. Sanayev maintains the clinch.
Sanayev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sanayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanayev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanayev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanayev cracks Daniels with a solid left hand.
Daniels is rocked!
Sanayev stands up over Daniels, holding on to his feet. Sanayev throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Daniels is out cold! Sanayev lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marat Sanayev!
Marat Sanayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunner Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicolai Brasnof's chin.
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282 lbs
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205 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Brasnof defending well.
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harris lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Harris there.
Harris trying to control the pace.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brasnof sees it coming and defends easily.
Brasnof won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Harris stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris is looking for a kimura but Brasnof is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brasnof connects with a single shot there.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brasnof misses with a hook.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brasnof sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brasnof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasnof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Brasnof was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brasnof jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris defending well as Brasnof loads up on a big left hand.
Brasnof throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a takedown
and Brasnof counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brasnof throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
Brasnof throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Brasnof lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasnof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brasnof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brasnof throws out the jab.
Harris clinches.
Brasnof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
Brasnof breaks from the clinch.
Brasnof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasnof tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasnof to the ground. Brasnof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brasnof misses with a hook to the body
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris.
Harris jumps guard but Brasnof stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolai Brasnof will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris slips under a jab.
Brasnof connects with a looping right hand.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
A slow jab from Brasnof misses its intended target.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Brasnof avoids it well and moves away.
Brasnof digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Brasnof swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Brasnof's guard.
Brasnof has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harris is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brasnof has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris looking for a takedown.
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!
Brasnof looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a series of punches but Brasnof avoids them all with ease.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Brasnof throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasnof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Brasnof looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris rushes Brasnof and presses him up against the cage.
Brasnof wants to break free but Harris has control.
Brasnof gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brasnof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brasnof working hard to break the clinch.
Harris tries to pull guard but Brasnof forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Brasnof lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris tests Brasnof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris throws a hook but Brasnof blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Brasnof saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brasnof throws a one two combo.
Harris moves out of range as Brasnof strikes.
Brasnof throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris tries to counter with a takedown but Brasnof is quick to defend against it.
Brasnof scores with a jab to the head.
Brasnof bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris's head backwards.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a series of punches but Brasnof moves out of range.
Brasnof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasnof throws a good cross that connects.
Brasnof uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brasnof lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris has Brasnof up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Brasnof.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brasnof circles away.
Brasnof cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brasnof lands with a shot to the body.
Brasnof misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Harris avoids the body shot from Brasnof.
Brasnof lands with a shot to the body.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brasnof looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harris wants to control but Brasnof is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Brasnof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Brasnof.
Nice cross by Brasnof.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Brasnof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasnof swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris rushes Brasnof and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brasnof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brasnof just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasnof has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Brasnof is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brasnof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brasnof tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Harris manages to pull guard.
Gunner Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Brasnof slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brasnof trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunner Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brasnof has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Brasnof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brasnof comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brasnof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brasnof cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasnof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brasnof's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brasnof duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brasnof throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Brasnof lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brasnof misses with a looping left.
Harris moves out of range as Brasnof strikes.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brasnof.
Brasnof misses with a hook.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brasnof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brasnof.
Harris tries for a takedown but Brasnof circles away easily
enabling Brasnof to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasnof lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Brasnof lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasnof lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brasnof 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.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brasnof!
Brasnof looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris swings for the body but Brasnof moves out of range.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brasnof's corner calls for a 1-2. Brasnof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brasnof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brasnof bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brasnof lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Brasnof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brasnof scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Brasnof moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Harris! Brasnof continues to tee off on Harris, landing with a left and a right! Brasnof connects with a right hand that leaves Harris sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Brasnof!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicolai Brasnof!
Nicolai Brasnof was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazaki Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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286 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazaki Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nguyen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen closes the distance and pushes Fujita back into the cage.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kazaki Fujita has been cut.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Nguyen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fujita's defenses.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguyen doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujita circles away.
Fujita tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nguyen manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujita.
Nguyen drops his hands momentarily and Fujita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nguyen instigates a clinch.
Fujita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujita scores with a head kick. Nguyen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Nguyen wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nguyen lands an elbow that stopped Fujita in his tracks for a moment.
Nguyen is leaning against Fujita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fujita drags the fight down to the ground.
Nguyen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fujita is trying to control Nguyen's posture but Nguyen avoids it.
Fujita managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nguyen.
Nguyen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fujita defending against the ground and pound.
Nguyen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nguyen lands some shots froms side control.
Fujita sneaks back into half guard.
Fujita gets full guard.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujita is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nguyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fujita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nguyen trying to keep a closed guard but Fujita is proving a slippery customer.
Fujita stopping the sweep attempt from Nguyen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fujita gets a clinch.
Nguyen throws an elbow that misses.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujita dives in and scores a takedown into Nguyen's guard.
Fujita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujita stands up over Nguyen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita wants to pass the guard but Nguyen is keeping the position.
Fujita stays in close to Nguyen's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Fujita has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fujita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nguyen controlling the position.
Fujita postures up.
Fujita tries to free his leg and advance position but Nguyen is retaining full guard.
Fujita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nguyen takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazaki Fujita will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazaki Fujita's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses.
Fujita lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Fujita misses.
Nguyen darts in and clinches Fujita up against the cage.
Fujita avoids the elbow strike from Nguyen, against the cage.
Nguyen tries to work over Fujita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujita breaks the clinch.
Fujita cracks Nguyen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujita. That snapped Nguyen's head back.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fujita closes the distance and pushes Nguyen back into the cage.
Fujita prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nguyen.
Fujita prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fujita seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nguyen can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nguyen.
Michael Nguyen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
Fujita misses with the head strike.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujita avoids it.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Fujita blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujita avoids it.
Nguyen lands a nice knee to the body.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fujita.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Fujita managing to block the knees to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujita wants to get back to striking at distance but Nguyen won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen looking to throw knees to the head but Fujita is blocking nicely.
Nguyen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nguyen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujita lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Nguyen misses with the head strike.
Fujita has Nguyen pushed against the cage.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nguyen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujita avoids a wild elbow strike from Nguyen.
Fujita prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fujita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Fujita blocks it.
Fujita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fujita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nguyen lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen prevents Fujita from breaking the clinch.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nguyen misses with an elbow over the top.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Fujita blocks it.
Nguyen tries to work over Fujita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujita's elbow.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside that Fujita shrugs off.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Fujita controls the action.
Nguyen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nguyen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujita wants to break free but Nguyen has control.
Fujita avoids the elbow strike from Nguyen, against the cage.
Nguyen lands an elbow that stopped Fujita in his tracks for a moment.
Fujita prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujita.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
Fujita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguyen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nguyen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nguyen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujita.
Nguyen moves in looking to clinch but Fujita pushes him off.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Fujita is having none of it.
Fujita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nguyen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Fujita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujita breaks the clinch.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Fujita moves away
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazaki Fujita's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nguyen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujita. Fujita gets slowly back to his feet.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Fujita.
Fujita throws a series of punches but Nguyen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nguyen misses.
Fujita misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen lands a nice elbow.
Fujita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nguyen throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Nguyen is controlling him.
Nguyen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fujita's defenses.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Fujita controls the action.
Nguyen stops a takedown attempt from Fujita.
Nguyen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujita.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Fujita avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fujita is defending well for now.
Fujita blocks an elbow strike from Nguyen.
Fujita breaks the clinch.
Nguyen pushes Fujita up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch but Nguyen keeps him there for the moment.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside.
Fujita wants to break free but Nguyen has control.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Fujita blocks with his arms.
Nguyen throws an elbow that misses.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is trying to push Nguyen away but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nguyen misses with some punches.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujita is trying to break free.
A short right from Nguyen on the inside.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Fujita controls the action.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Fujita avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Fujita tries to break free but Nguyen pushes him back against the cage.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Nguyen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nguyen.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nguyen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nguyen tries a body shot but Fujita blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nguyen.
Fujita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguyen closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujita has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujita controls his hands.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Fujita controls the action.
Nguyen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nguyen lands with a light punch inside.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujita's elbow.
Fujita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Fujita is having none of it.
Fujita throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nguyen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nguyen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujita moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fujita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Fujita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujita seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nguyen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujita keeps the fight on the outside.
Nguyen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fujita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
Fujita is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Fujita is avoiding it.
Nguyen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen wants to clinch up but Fujita keeps it at a distance.
Fujita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujita has managed to clinch.
Fujita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Nguyen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nguyen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Nguyen!
After winning the bout, Michael Nguyen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn Balor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balor comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Henderson has chosen Jay Z- Big Pimpin as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Finn Balor has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Finn Balor seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Finn Balor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balor is defended easily by Henderson.
Balor misses with a straight left.
Henderson wants to slow Balor down by chopping away at his legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Henderson. Balor shrugs it off though.
Balor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balor looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Henderson moves out of range as Balor strikes.
Balor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson throws a head kick but Balor moves out of range.
Balor defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Balor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
Balor is looking to counter punch.
Balor swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
Balor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balor, right into the meat.
Henderson thumps Balor with a low kick.
Balor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Henderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balor takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Balor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balor connects with a high kick.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Balor ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Balor is looking to chop away at Henderson's legs.
Henderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henderson throws a chopping leg kick but Balor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balor attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Balor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balor.
Balor lands a front kick.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balor manages to avoid it.
Balor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Henderson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balor ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Balor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Balor throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson.
That kick from Balor tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Balor steps away.
Balor moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Balor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henderson just manages to avoid it.
Balor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Henderson.
Balor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Balor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson throws a jab when Balor was well out of range.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Balor checks it.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Balor moved away.
Balor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Balor to the ground. Henderson is now in Balor's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Balor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Balor wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Finn Balor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balor closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Balor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson tries to move into range but Balor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Balor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henderson checks a low kick from Balor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balor's calf.
Balor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Balor saw that one coming.
Balor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balor connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balor lands a jab-cross combination.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balor has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Balor lands a body punch.
Balor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Balor misses with a punch on the inside.
Balor managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Balor fails to land.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Balor avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Balor manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The strikes coming from Balor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Balor.
Balor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Balor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Balor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Balor throws an elbow but Henderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Balor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Henderson tries to escape but Balor is in control.
Balor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Henderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Balor but great work by Henderson.
Balor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Balor with a big right hand but Balor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Balor is trying to improve his position.
Henderson trying to control the position but Balor is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Balor wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Balor is trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson trying to control the position but Balor is working away.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balor wants to get back to his feet.
Balor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henderson off and has taken his back!
Balor looking for the choke but no joy.
Balor punches the canvas rather than the man.
Balor throwing damaging strikes from the back! Henderson could be in trouble here!
Henderson breaks Balor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Balor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson advances position into side control!
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 Finn Balor 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. This is the final round!
Balor misses with a body shot.
A big right from Balor misses.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balor looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balor is out of range and Henderson settles back down.
Finn Balor is winning the standup battle so far.
Balor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Balor throws a leg kick
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henderson.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Balor scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor lands a jab to the nose.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Balor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balor throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balor scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balor slips under a jab.
Henderson cracks the inside of Balor's front leg.
Balor blocks a jab.
Balor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henderson moves forwards but Balor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balor.
Jab by Balor.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balor.
Balor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Balor backs off Henderson throws a huge counter combo but Balor manages to avoid it all.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Balor looks to land a body kick but Henderson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a body punch but Balor moves out of range.
Balor tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balor.
Balor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balor lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Balor misses with a straight left.
Henderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balor attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Balor has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor connects with a jab.
Balor is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson tries a low kick but Balor avoids it.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balor.
Finn Balor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson connects with a leg kick. Balor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balor.
Henderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Balor moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson lands the left hand.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balor. Balor obviously looking to wear him down.
Henderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balor slips under a jab from Henderson.
Balor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mike Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Balor. Beautiful body shot.
Henderson tried to score with a low kick but Balor checks it.
Balor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Balor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Balor!
A relieved looking Finn Balor 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Slader.
Cabrillo slips under a jab from Slader.
Slader throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabrillo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slader trying to control the position.
Cabrillo wants to control from the top but Slader keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrillo throwing strikes but missing.
Slader wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cabrillo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gentleman's Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Slader is trying to keep Cabrillo in close.
Slader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slader 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.
Cabrillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slader keeping full guard, as Cabrillo tries to pass.
Cabrillo cracks Slader with a solid left hand.
Cabrillo trying to control but Slader is working from the bottom.
Slader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slader's head.
Cabrillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slader working for a triangle but Cabrillo defends it easily.
Cabrillo looking to sit in guard and control but Slader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader passes Cabrillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrillo defending well though.
Cabrillo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cabrillo is trying to control but can't.
Cabrillo is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slader is looking to take a break and control but Cabrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrillo has his hands clasped together around Slader's back. He's all about the action.
Cabrillo tries to kick Slader off but Slader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slader.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrillo. That did some damage!
Slader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Slader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slader misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Slader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Slader misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrillo misses the target.
Slader drops his hands momentarily and Cabrillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slader throws a looping overhand right but Cabrillo ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrillo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrillo.
Cabrillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slader throws a wild body kick that Cabrillo sees coming a mile off.
Cabrillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slader. Slader obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabrillo is looking to counter the offense by Slader and move into the clinch.
Slader misses with a leg kick
and Cabrillo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slader tries to roll over but Cabrillo keeps him under control.
Cabrillo is looking to take a break and control but Slader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slader has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cabrillo throwing shots but Slader is blocking nicely.
Slader wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
Cabrillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slader wants to control but Cabrillo is keeping busy.
Cabrillo is trying to control. Slader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cabrillo throwing shots but Slader is blocking nicely.
Slader regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cabrillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabrillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Slader is retaining full guard.
Cabrillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slader working for a triangle but Cabrillo defends it easily.
Cabrillo distracts Slader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slader trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrillo is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrillo is one step ahead there.
Slader is trying to keep Cabrillo in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Cabrillo coming out on top.
Slader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Slader lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrillo blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader throws a shot from downtown. Cabrillo moves away and avoids it.
Cabrillo is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrillo. Slader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slader throws a body punch but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slader.
Slader throws out a counter right but Cabrillo avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Slader.
Slader throws the left hand but Cabrillo avoids the punch easily.
Slader throws the kick towards the body but Cabrillo avoids it.
Slader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrillo.
Crunch! Slader slams his shin into Cabrillo's torso.
Cabrillo is looking to clinch but Slader is avoiding it.
Slader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slader misses with a looping left.
Slader lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Slader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Slader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slader thows a body kick. Cabrillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randy Slader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Slader scores with a four punch combination!
Slader with a nice cross.
Juan Cabrillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabrillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slader staying out of range there.
Slader throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Slader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabrillo is rocked!
It looks like Juan Cabrillo has been cut.
Slader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrillo is looking to clinch but Slader is avoiding it.
Slader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabrillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo takes a swing at Slader's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slader! But no joy.
Cabrillo moves away from the strike by Slader.
Cabrillo throws a body punch but Slader moves out of range.
Slader slips under a jab.
Cabrillo misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Slader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cabrillo looks to clinch
and Slader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrillo thinking.
Cabrillo wants to clinch up but Slader keeps it at a distance.
Slader was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Slader misses the target.
Cabrillo attempts a counter takedown but Slader avoids it well and moves away.
Slader jabs at Cabrillo's body.
Slader misses with a hook. Cabrillo ducked under it nicely.
Cabrillo ducks under a wild hook from Slader.
A low kick from Slader misses
and Cabrillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Slader misses
and Cabrillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown but Slader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slader takes one on the button.
Slader stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slader throws a front kick aimed at Cabrillo's knee but Cabrillo avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slader 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 Cabrillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slader slips under a jab.
Cabrillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader swings for the body but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Randy Slader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo looks to land a left hand but Slader moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Slader misses its intended target.
Slader throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrillo's shoulder, as Cabrillo tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slader makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Juan Cabrillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrillo circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrillo misses the target.
Cabrillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cabrillo showed some decent athleticism there.
Cabrillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabrillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slader defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrillo is working away from the top position though.
Cabrillo moves nicely into side control.
Slader is trying to improve his position.
Cabrillo working the body and head with strikes.
Slader regains half guard.
Slader wants to control the action here but instead Cabrillo manages to pass to full mount!
Cabrillo prevents Slader from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Slader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slader 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Randy Slader!
After the fight, Randy Slader was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zephyrus Belenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperiex Prime (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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zephyrus Belenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belenus fails to land the takedown.
Prime misses with a two punch combination.
Belenus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime is trying is best to control the position here.
Belenus wants to work for an arm triangle but Prime is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belenus seems to be working for a kimura but Prime defends the submission attempt.
Prime trying to hold on to Belenus's head to control him but Belenus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belenus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Belenus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prime is defending against the submission attempts here by Belenus.
Prime has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenus stands up and beckons Prime to join him on the feet.
Prime keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belenus slips a jab from Prime.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Belenus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belenus looks to score with a jab to the body but Prime is just out of range.
Belenus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belenus lands in his opponent's guard.
Prime trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prime is controlling Belenus's posture.
Belenus trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belenus wants to pass the guard but Prime is keeping the position.
Prime is looking to stand up but Belenus isn't so interested in that idea.
Prime looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prime's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prime controls Belenus momentarily but Belenus frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prime throws an overhand right that lands on Belenus's shoulder, as Belenus tries to avoid the shot.
Prime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Belenus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Belenus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belenus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belenus tries to close the distance and clinch but Prime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime throws a right and a left that Belenus avoids nicely.
Zephyrus Belenus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belenus shoots in and gets a takedown into Prime's guard.
Belenus is standing up over Prime. Prime looks to escape but Belenus dives into side control.
Prime is trying to work for a sweep but Belenus has mounted him!
Belenus has hold of Prime's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Prime manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belenus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Prime is controlling an arm, preventing Belenus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Prime manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prime tries to roll over but Belenus keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belenus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belenus is working for a submission of some sort.
Prime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Prime trying to control but Belenus postures up.
Belenus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belenus.
Belenus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zephyrus Belenus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Prime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imperiex Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belenus is looking to clinch but Prime is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belenus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belenus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belenus.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Belenus ducks down to avoid it.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Belenus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belenus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Belenus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belenus counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Belenus.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Belenus.
Belenus throws a nice looking combination but Prime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belenus slips a jab from Prime.
Belenus slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Belenus dodges the punch combination from Prime.
Belenus wants to clinch up but Prime keeps it at a distance.
Belenus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belenus fails to land the takedown.
Prime fails to land with a series of punches.
Belenus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belenus misses with a wild body shot.
Prime throws a series of punches but Belenus moves out of range.
Prime misses with a straight left.
Belenus wants to clinch up but Prime keeps it at a distance.
Prime drops his hands momentarily and Belenus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belenus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belenus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime throws a right and a left that Belenus avoids nicely.
Belenus lands a jab.
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Belenus saw that one coming.
Prime takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belenus.
Prime misses with a double jab.
Belenus feinted with a counter takedown.
Belenus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zephyrus Belenus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Belenus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Prime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belenus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belenus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Prime takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belenus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Prime throws a combination that misses
and Belenus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belenus moves in looking to clinch but Prime pushes him off.
Prime walks into a jab.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Belenus.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belenus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belenus scores with a punch to the head.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Belenus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belenus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belenus shoots in looking for a takedown but Prime manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belenus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belenus lands a nice looking body shot.
Belenus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belenus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prime keeps working.
Belenus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Belenus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prime, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Prime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Prime is looking to regain half guard here but Belenus keeps moving and retains side control.
Prime is pushing Belenus's head away, looking to escape. Belenus manages to hold on to the position though.
Belenus trying to control the action but Prime is working from the bottom.
Belenus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prime has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Zephyrus Belenus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Prime misses with a wild combination.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
Prime misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belenus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prime's head backwards.
Prime connects with a right hand. Belenus shakes it off.
Prime takes one on the button.
Prime has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Prime is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belenus clinches with his opponent.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can Belenus finish him?
Belenus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belenus moves into the clinch.
Belenus slows down the pace here.
Belenus creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Prime's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Prime drops to his knees and Belenus pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zephyrus Belenus!
A victorious Zephyrus Belenus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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