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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Percival - Husičky. Rekis has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rekis's head backwards.
Leonov lands a jab.
Yuri Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekis shoots in but no luck this time.
Leonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like John Rekis has been cut.
Rekis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Leonov fails to land.
Rekis blocking some punches.
Leonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Leonov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov works on Rekis's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonov misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Leonov.
Leonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rekis controls his hands.
Leonov misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov tries to throw a body punch but Rekis avoids it by throwing Leonov back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Leonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rekis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leonov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov has Rekis pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuri Leonov.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Rekis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rekis somewhat.
Leonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Rekis in the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rekis blocks a body shot from Leonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Leonov.
Leonov stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rekis.
Leonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
Leonov presses Rekis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rekis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuri Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
A bit of stalling here from Leonov.
Leonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov tries a body shot but Rekis blocks it.
Leonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
Leonov lands a nice uppercut.
Leonov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rekis being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov lands a right hand.
Rekis wants a takedown but no success here.
Leonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leonov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rekis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Rekis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rekis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekis unleashes a big counter combination but Leonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonov closes the distance and pushes Rekis back into the cage.
Leonov misses with the head strike.
Leonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rekis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rekis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonov after a bit of a struggle.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rekis can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rekis controls his hands.
Rekis is trying to break the clinch but Leonov has him pressed against the cage.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rekis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov misses with a body punch.
Rekis tries to score a body lock takedown but Leonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yuri Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a left to the head.
Rekis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yuri Leonov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rekis.
Leonov cracks Rekis with a nice body shot.
Leonov tries to work over Rekis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov misses with the head strike.
Leonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leonov presses Rekis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leonov lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rekis is breathing heavily.
Leonov tries to work over Rekis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov can't find room to land a body shot as Rekis controls the action.
Leonov tightens his grip and picks Rekis up, before dumping him to the ground. Rekis manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rekis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rekis is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rekis 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.
Leonov stands and throws Rekis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rekis manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Leonov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leonov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leonov controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rekis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rekis working to try and regain half guard.
Leonov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rekis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rekis and Leonov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonov advances to mount.
Leonov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rekis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Leonov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Rekis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leonov throws a leg kick but Rekis moved away.
Leonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rekis counters by moving into the clinch.
Rekis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rekis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rekis controls his hands.
Leonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
Leonov lands an uppercut.
Leonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rekis.
Rekis is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leonov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuri Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
Leonov tries a body shot but Rekis blocks it.
Leonov lands a right hand.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body.
Rekis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov lands with a left to the head.
Leonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rekis tries to stall but Leonov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rekis has picked Leonov up - he's going for a ride! Rekis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Leonov is looking to control Rekis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonov avoid being mounted?
Leonov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rekis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rekis's back!
Yuri Leonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rekis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rekis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rekis trying to control the position but Leonov manages to sink in the hooks.
Leonov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rekis.
Rekis trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leonov.
Rekis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rekis just trying to survive but Leonov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Yuri Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonov doesn't have the hooks in and Rekis manages to turn into his guard.
Leonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leonov trying to control the position.
Leonov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rekis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis won't allow Leonov to sweep him here.
Leonov trying to keep a closed guard but Rekis is proving a slippery customer.
Rekis looking to pass the guard.
John Rekis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov pulls Rekis in close to prevent any damage.
Leonov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leonov content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonov 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Leonov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yuri Leonov waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.
John Rekis was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Neves Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utica Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Utica Franks!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves Jr shoots and misses
and Franks counters with an inside leg kick.
Neves Jr with a poor takedown
and Franks moves into the clinch.
Neves Jr has Franks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Neves Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Neves Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Franks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neves Jr gets back to full guard.
Neves Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franks postures up in Neves Jr's guard and throws a big left but Neves Jr blocks it.
Franks trying to control but Neves Jr is working from the bottom.
Neves Jr looking for subs off his back but Franks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Franks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neves Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr wants to improve his position but Franks is controlling well.
Neves Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franks pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neves Jr keeps working.
Franks lands strikes from half guard.
Neves Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franks trying to control from half guard but Neves Jr is working away.
Neves Jr wants to improve his position but Franks is controlling well.
Neves Jr is not content to let Franks control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franks landing strikes from the mount and Neves Jr is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr is looking to improve his position but Franks isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neves Jr is squirming around, avoiding Franks's attempts to control the action.
Neves Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Franks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neves Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neves Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neves Jr is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neves Jr works over Franks with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr stops Franks from standing up.
Neves Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Neves Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Franks's brow.
Neves Jr postures up in Franks's guard and throws a big left but Franks blocks it.
Neves Jr passes into half guard.
Neves Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Neves Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franks trying to hold on to Neves Jr's head to control him but Neves Jr postures up.
Neves Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neves Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks wants to control but Neves Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neves Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neves Jr prevents Franks from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Neves Jr there.
Neves Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franks is looking for a sweep. Neves Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franks is still trying to improve position.
Neves Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neves Jr is nestled in close to Franks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neves Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neves Jr throws a strike but Franks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Franks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Julio Cesar Neves Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franks tries to sprawl but Neves Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neves Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neves Jr throwing shots but Franks is blocking nicely.
Franks trying to control from the bottom.
Franks wants to get back to full guard.
Neves Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franks sees it coming and defends easily.
Neves Jr 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.
Franks trying to control but Neves Jr postures up.
Franks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Neves Jr is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franks trying to control but Neves Jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks tries to get to full guard but Neves Jr has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neves Jr connects with a nice short shot to Franks's temple.
Franks wants to control but Neves Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neves Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neves Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neves Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neves Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neves Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neves Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neves Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Franks wants to control but Neves Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neves Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Franks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Franks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Neves Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franks's best efforts.
Franks is trying to control the action in half guard but Neves Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Franks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Neves Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Franks is tapping! Great win for Neves Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
Julio Cesar Neves Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cai Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Gatmaitan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Gatmaitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cai Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan moves away from the strike by Proctor.
Proctor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cai Proctor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proctor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proctor misses with a straight left.
Proctor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gatmaitan momentarily.
Proctor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Proctor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gatmaitan blocks a jab.
Gatmaitan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gatmaitan.
Proctor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatmaitan grinds an elbow into Proctor's temple.
Gatmaitan working the ground and pound.
Gatmaitan 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.
Proctor taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Proctor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Proctor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Proctor is rocked!
Gatmaitan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Proctor is still in real trouble! Can Gatmaitan finish him?
Gatmaitan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gatmaitan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd goes nuts as Gatmaitan knocks Proctor out cold with a massive hammerfist! Gatmaitan Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Gatmaitan!
Antonio Gatmaitan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy La Frappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy La Frappe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy La Frappe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Frappe misses with a straight left.
La Frappe punishes Dekkers's body with a nice straight punch.
La Frappe rushes Dekkers and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from La Frappe on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dekkers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
La Frappe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above La Frappe 's eye.
La Frappe avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dekkers just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Frappe's brow.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dekkers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Frappe avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
La Frappe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
La Frappe lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Frappe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekkers is defending well for now.
La Frappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Frappe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dekkers is rocked!
La Frappe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Oh Dekkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Frappe is defending well for now.
Dekkers seems to have got his legs back now.
La Frappe avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
La Frappe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dekkers looking to slow down the pace here.
La Frappe lands with a short shot to the head.
Dekkers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
La Frappe managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
La Frappe blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Frappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Frappe is defending well for now.
La Frappe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
La Frappe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
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!
La Frappe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Frappe avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
La Frappe blocks the elbow strike.
Dekkers throws an elbow but it misses.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
Dekkers is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from La Frappe.
La Frappe lands with a right to the head.
Dekkers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dekkers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Frappe avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to stall but La Frappe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
La Frappe dodges an elbow strike from Dekkers.
La Frappe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Frappe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Frappe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Frappe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
La Frappe blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on La Frappe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for La Frappe to work.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
Dekkers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers pushes off an throws an elbow but La Frappe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
La Frappe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dekkers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dekkers pushes off an throws an elbow but La Frappe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
La Frappe missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Frappe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dekkers pushes off an throws an elbow but La Frappe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy La Frappe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
La Frappe scores with a shot to the body.
Jimmy La Frappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Frappe! But no joy.
La Frappe forces Dekkers back against the cage and clinches.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Frappe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dekkers.
Dekkers throws an elbow but it misses.
La Frappe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Frappe.
La Frappe avoiding damage.
La Frappe lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Frappe lands a shoulder strike.
La Frappe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekkers is defending well for now.
A short right from La Frappe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Frappe dodges an elbow strike from Dekkers.
La Frappe avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Frappe blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
La Frappe blocks an elbow strike.
La Frappe lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, La Frappe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La Frappe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Frappe dips a shoulder and cracks Dekkers with a mighty uppercut! Dekkers falls back against the cage and La Frappe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dekkers is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - La Frappe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy La Frappe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Rod Stiffington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Stiffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sumerod moves into range and clinches up with Stiffington.
Sumerod gets through Stiffington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sumerod 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.
Sumerod lands an elbow just above Stiffington 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumerod.
Sumerod lands an elbow that stopped Stiffington in his tracks for a moment.
Sumerod lands an elbow just above Stiffington 's eye.
Sumerod lands an elbow just above Stiffington 's eye.
Sumerod lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumerod lands an elbow that stopped Stiffington in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumerod.
Stiffington is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumerod.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sumerod lands a hook that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
Sumerod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
Stiffington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumerod pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiffington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sumerod fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sumerod rushes Stiffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sumerod lands with a light punch inside.
Stiffington tries to score a body lock takedown but Sumerod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stiffington is working for takedown but Sumerod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stiffington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sumerod lands an elbow inside that Stiffington shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Sumerod.
Sumerod lands an elbow inside that Stiffington shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumerod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stiffingtons head.
Sumerod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Sumerod.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stiffington backwards.
Sumerod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sumerod lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumerod.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumerod.
Nice elbow from Sumerod.
Stiffington is rocked!
Sumerod comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Stiffington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sumerod comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sumerod lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sumerod lands an elbow just above Stiffington 's eye.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow.
Stiffington wants to take the fight to the mat but Sumerod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stiffington seems to have got his legs back now.
Sumerod lands an elbow inside that Stiffington shrugs off.
Sumerod lands a damaging elbow.
Sumerod lands an elbow just above Stiffington 's eye.
Sumerod lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow.
Sumerod dips a shoulder and cracks Stiffington with a mighty uppercut! Stiffington falls back against the cage and Sumerod unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stiffington is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sumerod screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Sumerod!
Rod Stiffington was interviewed post fight and said 'He tried to touch my sack!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Armondo Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armondo Munoz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armondo Munoz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos jumps guard but Munoz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Armondo Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Munoz digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos tries to pull guard but Munoz won't allow it.
Santos prevents a body shot from Munoz.
Munoz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munoz struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos tries to pull guard but Munoz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Munoz to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Munoz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munoz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munoz lands with a light punch inside.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munoz smiles and moves away.
Munoz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santos takes a step back to recover.
Santos looks winded!
Munoz moves into the clinch.
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!
Munoz pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munoz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munoz walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munoz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Munoz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munoz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Munoz counter with a right hand.
Munoz moves into range and clinches up with Santos.
Munoz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos tries to pull guard but Munoz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos pulls Munoz into guard.
Munoz tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Munoz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munoz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Munoz has an active guard here but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz looking for submissions off his back.
Santos controlling the action here.
It looks like Santos 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Munoz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Munoz's guard.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Munoz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munoz manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Munoz's guard.
Munoz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munoz trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
Munoz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armondo Munoz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Munoz is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Munoz throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Armondo Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Munoz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos laying and praying for a moment but Munoz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Munoz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz actively working from the bottom here.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munoz sees it coming and defends easily.
Munoz looking for subs from the bottom but Santos mounts him!
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Munoz has worked his arm free - good work by Munoz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munoz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Munoz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Munoz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos's guard! Nice work there by Munoz!
Munoz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munoz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard.
Munoz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munoz connects with a solid leg kick.
Munoz throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Munoz but Munoz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos tries to move into range but Munoz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Armondo Munoz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Munoz tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Munoz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Munoz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Armondo Munoz is winning the standup battle so far.
Munoz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Munoz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos's guard! Nice work there by Munoz!
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Munoz passes into half guard.
Munoz wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munoz is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Munoz moves into the clinch.
Santos jumps guard but Munoz stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Munoz.
Munoz lands with a short shot to the head.
Munoz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Munoz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos jumps guard but Munoz stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Munoz misses with a body punch.
Munoz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Armondo Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Munoz scores with a hook to the body.
Munoz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing that Munoz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Munoz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Munoz eventually gives up the hold.
Munoz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is trying for a kimura here. Santos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Munoz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armondo Munoz!
Armondo Munoz retains his featherweight title!
Armondo Munoz 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jasper Daniel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Lang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang is looking to clinch but Daniel is avoiding it.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lang wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel is looking to land body kicks.
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Daniel off the cage and back into range.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Lang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Daniel is rocked!
Lang misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daniel shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Daniel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Daniel misses with a kick to the body.
Daniel seems to have got his legs back now.
Lang lands a head shot.
Daniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Daniel ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Daniel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lang if he has to take too many more of those.
Daniel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniel misses with a wild combination.
Lang lands a big right hand that sends Daniel crashing to the mat! Lang stays standing though and waves Daniel back to his feet!
Daniel avoids the body shot from Lang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daniel in his tracks.
Daniel throws out a leg kick but Lang moves out of range and Daniel only half commits.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick from Daniel.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Daniel.
Lang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Lang is looking to stand up but Daniel isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lang can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Lang wants to sweep here but Daniel controlling him for the moment.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniel's guard.
Daniel is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
Daniel controlling Lang's posture.
Daniel wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang wanted to stand there but Daniel had control of the position.
Daniel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lang is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Daniel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniel looks for a takedown but Lang sprawls well.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniel. Daniel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daniel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick from Daniel.
Nice shot by Lang.
Lang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Lang.
A good leg kick by Daniel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Daniel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daniel in his tracks.
Lang wants to clinch up but Daniel keeps it at a distance.
Lang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang checks a leg kick nicely.
Daniel takes one to the side of the head.
Daniel tries for a takedown but Lang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lang connects with the punch.
Lang cracks Daniel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Daniel falls to his knees and Lang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang! David Lang retains his lightweight title!
As David Lang got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You must not know who david lang is? Im the training partner of the other guy who whipped your ass but I hit a little harder.....This is the beginning of the david lang era'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Honza Kucera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Ing!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera shoots in looking for a takedown but Ing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kucera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kucera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ing swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ing! But no joy.
Ing misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kucera. Ing shrugs it off though.
Brett Ing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ing jabs Kucera right on the nose. Kucera blinks but takes it well.
Kucera misses with a takedown
and Ing connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Kucera. 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.
Kucera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ing misses with a straight right.
Kucera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brett Ing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ing misses with a looping right.
Kucera ducks under a wild hook from Ing.
Kucera tries to counter with a takedown but Ing is quick to defend against it.
Ing throws a jab when Kucera was well out of range.
Ing is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kucera is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kucera is defended easily by Ing.
Ing checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera scores with a head kick. Ing tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Brett Ing has been cut.
Ing jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ing misses with a looping right.
Kucera gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ing to counter with a crisp jab.
Kucera is looking to land body kicks.
Kucera fails with the takedown.
Ing swings widly with a right hand
and Kucera counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ing, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kucera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kucera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kucera advances to mount.
Kucera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ing is surviving well by controlling Kucera's body position as best he can.
Kucera looking to secure an arm triangle but Ing defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ing has given up his back. Will we see Kucera going for some submissions?
Kucera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ing knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ing for a finish.
Kucera trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kucera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brett Ing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Ing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kucera shoots in for a takedown but Ing shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Ing on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kucera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ing to score with a decent uppercut.
Kucera fails with the takedown
and Ing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kucera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ing throws out the jab.
Ing lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera feints and as Ing raises his hands in defense, Kucera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kucera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ing is keeping the position for now.
Ing keeping moving, preventing Kucera from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera won't allow Ing to get back to his feet.
Kucera preventing the sweep.
Kucera looking to pass the guard.
Kucera is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ing misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kucera ducks under a wild hook from Ing.
A slow jab from Ing misses its intended target.
Ing 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.
Kucera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ing looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Kucera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ing just misses with a punch to the body.
Ing's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kucera under the eye.
Ing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kucera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera moves away from the strike by Ing.
Kucera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ing moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ing leaves Kucera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kucera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ing looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kucera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ing knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kucera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ing rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kucera's guard! Nice work there by Ing!
Kucera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ing wants to get up but he can't break Kucera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kucera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kucera controls Ing momentarily but Ing frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kucera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kucera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Ing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Ing's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kucera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ing tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kucera is in Ing's guard.
Kucera looking to pass the guard.
Kucera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kucera wants to pass the guard but Ing is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ing keeping moving, preventing Kucera from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera wants to pass the guard but Ing is keeping the position.
Kucera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ing is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ing has escaped and now he's on top!
Ing wants to stand but Kucera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ing stands up and waves to Kucera to follow him.
Kucera has a takedown stuffed.
Ing looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kucera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kucera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kucera shoots in for a double leg but Ing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ing connects with a jab.
Ing dips to his left and cracks Kucera with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Ing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kucera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kucera. Kucera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kucera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ing throws out the jab.
Ing leaves Kucera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Kucera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ing scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kucera.
Kucera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ing's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kucera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kucera but great work by Ing.
Ing tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kucera wants to control but Ing postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Ing really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Ing's cut.
That's time! Kucera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kucera misses with a takedown
and Ing counters with a nice uppercut.
Ing lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kucera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kucera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ing ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kucera ducks right into an uppercut from Ing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ing lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kucera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ing quickly recovers to half guard.
Ing tries to kick Kucera off in order to stand up. Kucera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kucera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ing is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kucera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ing.
Ing keeping full guard, as Kucera tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera passes Ing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kucera is looking to take a break and control but Ing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ing is trying to stand back up but Kucera is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kucera is trying to work for a kimura but Ing is defending well.
Kucera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kucera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kucera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kucera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ing is just riding it out for now. Kucera eventually gives up the hold.
Kucera wants to control but Ing is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Ing dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brett Ing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ing lands with a nice combination. Kucera backs away looking to recover.
Ing throws a shot from downtown. Kucera moves away and avoids it.
Kucera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ing tries to avoid it but Kucera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ing to the ground. Ing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ing now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kucera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ing.
Kucera needs to keep his hands up - Ing had a free shot at his head there.
Kucera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brett Ing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kucera. Kucera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kucera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ing as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Ing does it's job there.
Honza Kucera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kucera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kucera misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Ing on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ing but Ing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ing throws out a counter right but Kucera avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Kucera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kucera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ing misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ing as he connects with a hook.
Kucera has his takedown stuffed
and Ing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt.
Ing connects with a body shot that sends Kucera's belly button to the back.
Ing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ing misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera blocks a jab.
Ing with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kucera.
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kucera dives in for a single leg takedown but Ing sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ing misses with a two punch combination.
Kucera attempts a counter takedown but Ing avoids it well and moves away.
Kucera shoots for a takedown but Ing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kucera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ing throws a jab but it's blocked by Kucera.
Ing throws a jab but it's blocked by Kucera.
Kucera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ing lands with a hook. Kucera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kucera ducks under a wild hook from Ing.
Honza Kucera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Ing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Ing!
Brett Ing is the new bantamweight champion!
Brett Ing 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennero 's entrance music is Wally's Pep Talk. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Gennero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gennero lands with a nice body kick.
Gennero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gennero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gennero takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Gennero tries to move into range but Pinto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gennero throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinto staying out of range there.
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto slips a straight right by Gennero .
Gennero tries to work over Pinto's front leg with a kick but Pinto checks it.
Pinto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Gennero . Those never looked like landing.
Gennero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gennero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gennero misses with a wild body shot.
Pinto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Gennero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gennero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gennero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinto takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
Pinto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gennero throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinto.
Pinto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gennero takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Pinto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gennero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinto scrambles back to his feet.
Gennero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gennero throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
Gennero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gennero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two 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!
Pinto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gennero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinto throws a lazy right hand but Gennero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gennero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinto was well out of range. Poor timing from Gennero .
Pinto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gennero misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinto scores with a hook.
Pinto misses with a straight right.
Gennero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gennero misses with the body kick
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gennero wants to clinch up but Pinto keeps it at a distance.
Gennero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinto doesn't manage to clinch there - Gennero circles away.
Gennero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gennero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gennero connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Gennero .
Gennero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pinto if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gennero .
Gennero looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Pinto lands with a good body shot.
Gennero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinto moves away.
Nice defenses there by Pinto.
Gennero moves in looking to clinch but Pinto pushes him off.
Gennero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gennero swings for the body but Pinto moves out of range.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Gennero , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Gennero .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gennero misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinto! But no joy.
Pinto checks a low kick from Gennero .
Gennero throws a jab when Pinto was well out of range.
Gennero throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gennero scores with a hook to the body. Pinto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Gennero does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Gennero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gennero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gennero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinto back to the cage. Gennero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gennero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gennero looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinto is just out of range.
Gennero darts in trying to clinch
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gennero dominated that round.
That's time! Gennero 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gennero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Gennero .
Gennero connects with a leg kick. Pinto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gennero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gennero misses with a wild body shot.
Gennero throws a hook to the side of Pinto's head but Pinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinto lands with a hook. Gennero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gennero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ed Gennero is winning the standup battle so far.
Gennero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinto takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
Gennero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Gennero counters with a good low kick that Pinto was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gennero .
Pinto cracks Gennero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinto throws a hook but Gennero blocks it.
No joy there for Gennero , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gennero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinto in his tracks.
Gennero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gennero dips to his left and cracks Pinto with an uppercut!
Gennero throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinto.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pinto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gennero has got the better of the exchanges.
Gennero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gennero throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Pinto misses.
Pinto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Pinto misses.
Gennero misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Pinto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero scores with a push kick.
Pinto avoids the body shot from Gennero .
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gennero at a distance.
Gennero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gennero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinto counters with a left to the body.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gennero throws out the jab.
Gennero catches Pinto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinto takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
Gennero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gennero throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
Pinto takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses.
Gennero just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tests Gennero 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gennero loads up on a big right hand but Pinto slips the punch.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Gennero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gennero .
Gennero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Pinto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gennero defending well as Pinto loads up on a big left hand.
Gennero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gennero is looking to land body kicks.
Gennero lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinto off the cage and back into range.
Pinto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gennero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gennero ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gennero . Pinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto throws a body punch but Gennero moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pinto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gennero misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Pinto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gennero lands with an overhand left.
Gennero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gennero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinto moves out of range as Gennero strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Pinto misses.
Gennero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinto misses with a lunging right hand
and Gennero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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 Ed Gennero 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.
Gennero lands with a shot to the body.
Pinto lands a jab.
Gennero thows a body kick. Pinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gennero looks to land a left hand but Pinto moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Gennero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinto works the jab nicely.
A jab from Gennero misses.
Pinto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gennero throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto moves out of range as Gennero throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Gennero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinto doesn't seem phased though.
Gennero throws a lazy right hand but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinto slips a jab from Gennero .
A little jabbing left from Pinto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gennero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Gennero - just one landing.
Gennero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinto can do to turn this around?
Pinto scores with a jab. Gennero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinto lands the left hand.
Pinto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gennero on the side of the head.
Gennero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinto.
Gennero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gennero is looking to counter punch.
Gennero throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Pinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gennero .
Pinto closes the distance and pushes Gennero back into the cage.
Pinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gennero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinto prevents a body shot from Gennero .
Pinto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gennero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinto lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pinto is working Gennero over against the cage.
Gennero misses with the head strike.
Pinto cracks Gennero with a nice body shot.
Pinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Pinto.
Pinto lands with a light punch inside.
Gennero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gennero backwards.
Gennero tries to work over Pinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gennero misses with some punches.
Pinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gennero is rocked!
Pinto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Gennero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinto unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gennero ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pinto is unloading with more strikes now! Gennero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pinto!
A relieved looking Arthur Pinto 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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