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UPF Wednesday Night Fights 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goban Declan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kurosaki punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Declan swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Declan misses with a head kick.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick
and Declan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki misses with the body kick
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Kurosaki 's knee.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Declan counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Declan.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Declan moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it well.
Declan looks for the body kick but Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Kurosaki avoids it.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki scores with a nice body kick.
Kurosaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Declan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it well.
Declan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Declan moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
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!
Good leg kick by Kurosaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurosaki. That's going to slow Declan down.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Declan slams his shin into Kurosaki's torso.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Declan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the body
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Declan moved away.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan counters with a body kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Declan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Declan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki lunges at Declan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Declan's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Declan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Declan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Declan.
Kurosaki scores with a head kick. Declan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Declan thinks about the counter body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Declan checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Declan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kurosaki has got the better of the exchanges.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Akio Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Declan in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurosaki.
A slapping body kick lands there for Declan.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Declan counters with a good, hard body kick but Kurosaki shrugs it off.
Kurosaki feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Kurosaki 's knee.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Declan jumps back.
Declan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Declan looks for the body kick but Kurosaki saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kurosaki
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan cracks Kurosaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurosaki blocks a leg kick.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Declan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it well.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Declan counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurosaki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Declan misses with a leg kick
enabling Kurosaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki thumps Declan with a low kick.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Kurosaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kurosaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Declan wants to land a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Declan can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick from Declan.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki with a hook.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Declan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kurosaki really felt that one!
Declan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan counters with a body kick.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot that snaps Declan's head back.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it well.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Declan counters with a head kick that drops Kurosaki to the mat! Kurosaki scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick from Declan.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan tries a quick counter leg kick but Kurosaki is wise to it.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick from Declan.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Declan.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Declan throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thows a leg kick but Declan checks it
and Declan counters with a big head kick but Kurosaki shrugs it off.
Kurosaki throws a front kick that sends Declan stumbling back into the cage.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Declan's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Declan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it well.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Declan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Declan scores with the left hand. Kurosaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Declan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Declan moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
A cross from Declan lands.
Declan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Declan counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurosaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Declan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Declan.
Declan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Declan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Declan will feel that in the morning.
Kurosaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kurosaki tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Declan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it well.
Kurosaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Declan.
Kurosaki cracks Declan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Declan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
As Declan backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Declan.
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurosaki pushes Declan away with a front kick.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurosaki. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan delivers a nice body kick.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kurosaki's head.
Goban Declan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurosaki 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Jaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yazhobhash Ixuctu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Jaso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yazhobhash Ixuctu's chin.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Jaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yazhobhash Ixuctu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaso lands a glancing blow to the side of Ixuctu's head.
Jaso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Jaso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jaso wants to clinch up but Ixuctu keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Ixuctu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ixuctu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaso misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ixuctu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ixuctu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaso is looking to clinch but Ixuctu is avoiding it.
Jaso takes a swing at Ixuctu's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ixuctu.
Ixuctu moves away from the strike by Jaso.
Jaso misses with a double jab.
Ixuctu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ixuctu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ixuctu at a distance.
Jaso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ixuctus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Jaso.
Jaso throws a lazy right hand but Ixuctu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ixuctu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixuctu tests Jaso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaso throws an overhand right that lands on Ixuctu's shoulder, as Ixuctu tries to avoid the shot.
Ixuctu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ixuctu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaso moves into range and clinches up with Ixuctu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ixuctu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ixuctu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ixuctu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ixuctu prevents a body shot from Jaso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixuctu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ixuctu is trying to break the clinch but Jaso is controlling him.
Jaso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ixuctu is trying to break free.
Jaso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Ixuctu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaso tries to clinch but Ixuctu moves out of range.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ixuctu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaso closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ixuctu.
Ixuctu is trying to break the clinch but Jaso is controlling him.
Ixuctu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ixuctu is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaso has double underhooks.
Jaso gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ixuctu regains guard.
Jaso is standing up over Ixuctu. Ixuctu looks to escape but Jaso dives into side control.
Jaso controlling from side mount.
Jaso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jaso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ixuctu ducks under a wild hook from Jaso.
Sloppy strikes from Jaso. Those never looked like landing.
Ixuctu blocks a head kick by Jaso.
A little jabbing left from Ixuctu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Ixuctu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaso misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Ixuctu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaso looks to land a combination but Ixuctu avoids it well.
Jaso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ixuctu can do to turn this around?
Jaso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ixuctu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Ixuctu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaso misses with a looping right.
Ixuctu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaso throws a jab when Ixuctu was well out of range.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Jaso.
Ixuctu moves forwards but Jaso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Jaso misses.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaso fails to land with a series of punches.
Ixuctu throws out a counter right but Jaso avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jaso misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ixuctu! But no joy.
Jaso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaso throws a right hand that Ixuctu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ixuctu also avoids with ease.
Jaso is looking to clinch.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Jaso misses.
Jaso throws a jab but it's blocked by Ixuctu.
Ixuctu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ixuctu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ixuctu cracks a nice hook into Jaso's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixuctu lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Jaso misses.
Jaso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ixuctu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ixuctu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Ixuctu catches Jaso right on the button with a cross.
Jaso throws a nice looking combination but Ixuctu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ixuctu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaso misses with a hook
enabling Ixuctu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Ixuctu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaso misses with the combination.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaso throws a combination that misses
and Ixuctu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ixuctu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ixuctu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaso drives through and clinches with Ixuctu against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixuctu can't break the clinch.
Ixuctu tries to break the clinch but Jaso is controlling the position.
Ixuctu tries to circle away but Jaso has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jaso dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ixuctu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ixuctu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaso throws an off balance right hand
and Ixuctu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ixuctu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Ixuctu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaso is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jaso is looking to clinch but Ixuctu is avoiding it.
Ixuctu throws a counter combo.
Jaso digs a good body shot into Ixuctu's ribs.
Jaso throws a hook but Ixuctu avoids it easily.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixuctu slips under a jab from Jaso.
Jaso throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixuctu avoids the head kick by Jaso.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaso closes the distance but Ixuctu moves to the side
and Ixuctu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaso has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jaso tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ixuctu circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ixuctu! But no joy.
Jaso misses with a body shot
and Ixuctu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaso throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jaso.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ixuctu blocks a jab.
Ixuctu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaso with a body shot.
Jaso scores with a head kick.
Jaso swinging wildly here.
A combination from Jaso does no damage.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ixuctu moves away from the strike by Jaso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Ixuctu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaso misses with a combination
and Ixuctu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ixuctu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ixuctu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ixuctu throws out a counter right but Jaso avoids it with no problem.
Ixuctu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carlos Jaso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ixuctu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ixuctu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jaso. Those never looked like landing.
Jaso throws a nice looking combination but Ixuctu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaso throws the left hand but Ixuctu avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Ixuctu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaso misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ixuctu! But no joy.
Ixuctu cracks Jaso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ixuctu cracks Jaso with an open hand slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixuctu misses with a two punch combination.
Yazhobhash Ixuctu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaso swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Jaso.
Well Jaso 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jaso!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carlos Jaso thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caliman Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brazilian Army (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caliman Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Army!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Army napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Army sneaks out the side door and pushes Matos away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Matos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Army, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Army wants to clinch
and Matos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matos staying out of range there.
Matos dives in and grabs Army's left leg, looking for a takedown. Army pushes down on Matos's head and hops out.
Army throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matos counters by clinching up.
Matos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Army gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Army gets underhooks to prevent Matos's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caliman Matos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Army lands a hook that snaps the head of Matos backwards.
Matos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matos has Army pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Army manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Army pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Army misses.
Matos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matos looking to pass the guard.
Army is controlling Matos's posture.
Matos wants to pass the guard but Army is keeping the position.
Army wants to stand up but Matos is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Army works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matos is working hard here to advance position.
Matos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Army is keeping the position for now.
Army has control of Matos's left arm, preventing Matos from doing any damage.
Army looking for a sweep. Not yet Army, not yet.
Matos advances to half guard.
Army tries to roll over but Matos keeps him under control.
Matos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Army has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matos passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Army looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Matos! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caliman Matos!
A very excited looking Caliman Matos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Brazilian Army was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank's Sponsors'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zebaztian Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nord is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zebaztian Nord!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Nord sends Todd down but not out. Nord dives into side control looking to finish.
Todd is rocked!
It looks like Greg Todd has been cut.
Nord throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh Todd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nord lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Todd! Nord senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Todd out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zebaztian Nord!
Zebaztian Nord seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juilius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Leidner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Leidner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juilius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Leidner!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leidner sprawls well initially but Caesar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caesar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leidner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caesar.
Caesar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Leidner controls his leg.
Leidner is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar prevents Leidner from standing back up.
Caesar controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Caesar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leidner won't allow Caesar to pass to mount.
Leidner tries to roll over but Caesar keeps him under control.
Leidner looks winded!
Leidner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caesar trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leidner is in trouble now - Caesar has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Caesar but it's paid off an Leidner is forced to tap! Nice work by Caesar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juilius Caesar!
Our winner, Juilius Caesar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kari Tenhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
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149 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kari Tenhunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenhunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Claudiano can pounce on him.
Claudiano wants to clinch.
Claudiano misses with a looping left.
Claudiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Claudiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenhunen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Claudiano slips under a jab from Tenhunen.
Claudiano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Claudiano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tenhunen misses with a hook.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenhunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Claudiano.
Claudiano tries to counter with a clinch but Tenhunen shakes him off and moves away.
Tenhunen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Tenhunen catches Claudiano right on the button with a cross.
Tenhunen moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Claudiano tenderised Tenhunen's leg. Tenhunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tenhunen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Claudiano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claudiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Claudiano wants to land a leg kick but Tenhunen is out of range.
Tenhunen throws a big counter combination but Claudiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Claudiano misses.
Tenhunen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Claudiano on the side of the head.
Tenhunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tenhunen slips under a jab.
Claudiano lands a head shot.
Claudiano pushes Tenhunen away with a front kick.
Claudiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Claudiano misses with a looping right.
Tenhunen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claudiano tries to clinch but Tenhunen moves out of range.
Claudiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tenhunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tenhunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claudiano.
Tenhunen looks to land a right hand but Claudiano moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano throws a push kick but Tenhunen slaps the foot to one side.
Claudiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenhunen is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen misses with a looping left.
Claudiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kari Tenhunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenhunen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Claudiano misses with a straight right.
Tenhunen looks to throw the jab but Claudiano is out of range.
Claudiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenhunen.
Tenhunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Claudiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Tenhunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Claudiano circles away quickly and effectively.
Claudiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tenhunen throws an overhand right that lands on Claudiano's shoulder, as Claudiano tries to avoid the shot.
Claudiano keeps Tenhunen at a distance using the push kick.
Tenhunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a front kick aimed at Tenhunen's knee but Tenhunen avoids it well.
Tenhunen tests Claudiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claudiano moves away.
Claudiano throws an overhand right that lands on Tenhunen's shoulder, as Tenhunen tries to avoid the shot.
Claudiano lands a leg kick that knocks Tenhunen off balance momentarily.
Tenhunen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Claudiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Claudiano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tenhunen 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.
Tenhunen misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Claudiano.
Tenhunen throws an overhand right that lands on Claudiano's shoulder, as Claudiano tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Tenhunen does no damage.
Claudiano moves away from the strike by Tenhunen.
Claudiano throws a head kick but Tenhunen moves out of range.
Tenhunen misses the jab.
Claudiano defending well as Tenhunen loads up on a big left hand.
Tenhunen lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano checks the leg kick.
Claudiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen throws a leg kick that misses.
Claudiano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Claudiano throws a head kick that half lands.
Tenhunen avoids the head kick by Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a head kick.
Claudiano throws a good cross that connects.
Claudiano defending well as Tenhunen loads up on a big left hand.
Claudiano throws a solid leg kick but Tenhunen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Claudiano.
A punch combination from Tenhunen misses.
Tenhunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Claudiano is looking to slow Tenhunen down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tenhunen throws a jab when Claudiano was well out of range.
Tenhunen cracks Claudiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Claudiano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenhunen.
Claudiano looks to land a body kick but Tenhunen moved away.
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 Kari Tenhunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Claudiano 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 Tenhunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tenhunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Claudiano throws a leg kick but Tenhunen moved away.
Claudiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenhunen.
Tenhunen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Claudiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Claudiano misses with a body shot.
Tenhunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Claudiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tenhunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.
Kari Tenhunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tenhunen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Claudiano throws a chopping leg kick but Tenhunen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Claudiano misses
and Tenhunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claudiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenhunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Claudiano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tenhunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Claudiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Claudiano slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano keeps Tenhunen at a distance using the push kick.
Tenhunen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Claudiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Tenhunen misses its intended target.
Claudiano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tenhunen.
Claudiano slips under a jab.
Claudiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Claudiano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tenhunen counters with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano checks a leg kick nicely.
Tenhunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tenhunen misses with a hook.
Tenhunen throws a hook but Claudiano avoids it easily.
Tenhunen misses with a low kick.
Claudiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Claudiano throws a lazy head kick
and Tenhunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Claudiano.
Tenhunen misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano throws a low kick, looking for Tenhunen's leg but Tenhunen calmly moves out of range.
Tenhunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Claudiano can pounce on him.
Tenhunen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Claudiano is out of range and Tenhunen settles back down.
Tenhunen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claudiano's hands.
Tenhunen avoids the head kick by Claudiano.
Claudiano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tenhunen's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tenhunen.
Tenhunen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tenhunen duly obliges.
Claudiano misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Claudiano.
Tenhunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claudiano sizes up Tenhunen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tenhunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano wants to counter with a clinch but Tenhunen pushes him away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tenhunen. That snapped Claudiano's head back.
Some wild striking there from Tenhunen.
Claudiano wants to counter with a clinch but Tenhunen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen misses with a low kick.
Claudiano throws a sloppy head kick and Tenhunen moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Claudiano misses
and Tenhunen counters with a straight right hand.
Claudiano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tenhunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Claudiano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tenhunen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tenhunen misses with a hook.
Tenhunen avoids the head kick by Claudiano.
Tenhunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tenhunen takes a swing at Claudiano's ribcage but misses.
Claudiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Claudiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenhunen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Claudiano tenderised Tenhunen's leg. Tenhunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Claudiano as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenhunen counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tenhunen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Claudiano throws a head kick that misses.
Tenhunen loads up on a big right hand but Claudiano slips the punch.
Claudiano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tenhunen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenhunen throws a hook but Claudiano blocks it.
Tenhunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Claudiano.
Claudiano slips a jab and a cross from Tenhunen.
Claudiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tenhunen.
Claudiano takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiano dodges an elbow strike from Tenhunen.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano lands a body shot.
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 Kari Tenhunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
That's time! Tenhunen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Claudiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tenhunen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tenhunen throws a shot from downtown. Claudiano moves away and avoids it.
Claudiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenhunen throws a lazy right hand but Claudiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tenhunen misses with a wild body shot.
Claudiano wants to counter the offense by Tenhunen and move into the clinch position.
Claudiano tries to score with a low kick but Tenhunen moves his leg out of the way.
Tenhunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claudiano misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Claudiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenhunen lands a slapping body shot.
Tenhunen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenhunen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Claudiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tenhunen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tenhunen walks into a straight right hand from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Claudiano takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Tenhunen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen tries to land knees in the clinch but Claudiano avoids the damage to the body.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenhunen blocks an uppercut.
Tenhunen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Tenhunen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenhunen controls his hands.
Tenhunen has Claudiano pushed against the cage.
Claudiano avoiding damage as Tenhunen throws knees to the body.
Claudiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenhunen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenhunen.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tenhunens head.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tenhunen blocking some punches.
Tenhunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenhunen prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Claudiano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tenhunen trying to control the position but instead, Claudiano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tenhunen into the cage.
Tenhunen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenhunen controls his hands.
Tenhunen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenhunen takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen lands a shot to the body.
Tenhunen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Tenhunen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Claudiano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenhunen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kari Tenhunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenhunen backwards.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano tries to work over Tenhunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenhunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Claudiano misses with a punch to the body.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenhunen lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Tenhunen avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldo Claudiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tenhunen 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Tenhunen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kari Tenhunen waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Work!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane cracks Work with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clegane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Work to stand back up!
It looks like Bradley Work has been cut.
Clegane shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Work takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Clegane sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Work bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Monza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You're Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riley Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Monza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monza on his heels. He'll look to pass Monza's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie pushing down on Monza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Monza missing with punches from the bottom.
Monza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Monza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Monza keeping control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Monza to control.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Monza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Monza to control.
Monza is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Monza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Monza is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gracie !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Riley Gracie !
Our winner, Riley Gracie , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Hector Monza was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge will be mine!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elenor Carpenter (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 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, Alan Donald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elenor Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carpenter's calf.
Carpenter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donald.
Donald works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Donald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carpenter doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Elenor Carpenter has been cut.
Carpenter throws a leg kick
and Donald counters with a right hand to the body.
Donald misses with an uppercut.
Carpenter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donald misses with a wild body shot.
Carpenter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donald throws out the jab.
Carpenter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donald. Carpenter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carpenter looks to score with a jab to the body but Donald is just out of range.
Carpenter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donald misses with a hook
and Carpenter counters with a takedown into side control.
Donald sneaks out the side door and pushes Carpenter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Donald.
Donald throws a head kick that misses
and Carpenter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donald's guard.
Donald wants to stand up but Carpenter is controlling him.
Carpenter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carpenter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carpenter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carpenter stops Donald from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carpenter is working Donald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carpenter on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carpenter is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carpenter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carpenter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carpenter drops back looking for a leg! Donald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donald manages to kick Carpenter off! Carpenter jumps back into Donald's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carpenter won't allow Donald to get back to his feet.
Carpenter connects with a couple of short punches.
Carpenter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Carpenter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carpenter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Carpenter seems to have locked his on tight now - Donald screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Carpenter, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Elenor Carpenter!
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