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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes has chosen My name is MUD as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Clawnes off balance momentarily.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws the left hand but Clawnes avoids the punch easily.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clawnes.
Harris throws a low kick but Clawnes moves out of range easily.
Clawnes lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Clawnes backs away, Harris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Clawnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris stuns Clawnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris throws a leg kick but Clawnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clawnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Clawnes throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris feints and then cracks Clawnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clawnes down.
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!
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clawnes.
Harris jabs Clawnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries for a takedown but Clawnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clawnes moves away.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris jabs Clawnes right on the nose. Clawnes blinks but takes it well.
Harris scores with a push kick.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clawnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Clawnes slips the punch.
Clawnes throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Clawnes lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paul Harris's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clawnes misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
A combination from Clawnes does no damage.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clawnes keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clawnes 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.
Clawnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Clawnes's brow.
Harris wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
Clawnes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Clawnes wants to improve his position but instead Harris has moved into half guard.
Clawnes tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clawnes.
Clawnes 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.
Harris wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clawnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris won't allow Clawnes to sweep him here.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clawnes 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.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Clawnes, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clawnes looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Clawnes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harris has his hands clasped together but Clawnes extends and breaks Harris's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Clawnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Clawnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Clawnes thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas has chosen Best of Me as his entrance music. Achilles Leonidas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Caeser Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas lands with a good body shot.
Augustus dives in and scores a takedown into Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonidas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Augustus postures up.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus stopping the sweep attempt from Leonidas.
Augustus throws a big right hand that misses.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Augustus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leonidas can't keep his opponent in guard - Augustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Augustus working over Leonidas with some ground and pound. Leonidas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Augustus prevents Leonidas from improving his position.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Augustus working Leonidas over with strikes.
Augustus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonidas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Augustus throwing shots but Leonidas is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Augustus seems content to control.
Augustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Augustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leonidas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.
Augustus slips a nice elbow through Leonidas's hands, connecting with Leonidas's forehead.
Leonidas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus works over Leonidas with some ground and pound from guard.
Augustus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augustus 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.
Augustus scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus prevents Leonidas from getting back to his feet.
Augustus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Augustus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonidas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Augustus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus lands a couple of elbows.
Augustus is in close to Leonidas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now.
Leonidas pulls Augustus in to control the position.
Augustus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Augustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augustus throwing strikes from guard but Leonidas blocks nicely.
Augustus is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonidas has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Augustus throws a strike but Leonidas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Augustus pulls Leonidas in to control the position.
Leonidas throwing strikes but missing.
Augustus managing to control the position.
Augustus continues to stall.
Leonidas preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Augustus holds on and takes a little breather.
Augustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Augustus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonidas has wrist control.
Augustus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Augustus preventing the sweep.
Augustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leonidas holds on and takes a little breather.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonidas wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonidas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augustus is one step ahead there.
Augustus connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeser Augustus dominated that round.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augustus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Augustus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leonidas taking some punishment here, with Augustus in his half guard.
Leonidas wants to get back to his feet.
Augustus thows a huge punch but Leonidas dodges it nicely.
Leonidas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augustus.
Augustus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leonidas has hold of Augustus's hands but Augustus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leonidas is looking for a sweep. Augustus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Augustus.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Leonidas is defending well.
Augustus working over Leonidas with some ground and pound. Leonidas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus drops an elbow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Augustus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Augustus working the head and body with strikes.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but Augustus is controlling well.
Caeser Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Augustus connects with a nice short shot to Leonidas's temple.
Augustus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Augustus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augustus winds up and cracks Leonidas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Augustus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonidas defends it well.
Augustus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Augustus is keen to just control but Leonidas is a slippery customer.
Augustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonidas sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Augustus stalling.
Augustus is looking for a kimura but Leonidas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Augustus to get the leverage.
Leonidas controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augustus lands a nice short elbow.
Augustus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leonidas is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
Leonidas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Leonidas tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augustus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augustus lands a nice short elbow.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonidas can do to turn this around?
Augustus is nestled in close to Leonidas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Leonidas trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leonidas trying to control but Augustus postures up.
Augustus working Leonidas over with strikes.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leonidas tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Leonidas pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augustus lands strikes from half guard.
Leonidas is breathing heavily.
Augustus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augustus is nestled in close to Leonidas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonidas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Augustus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augustus drops an elbow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Augustus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Augustus wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Augustus throws a strike but Leonidas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leonidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Augustus trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Augustus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leonidas trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeser Augustus dominated that second round.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leonidas misses with a head kick.
Leonidas throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Augustus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonidas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls well. He's pushed Augustus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Leonidas sprawls well.
Leonidas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus checks the leg kick.
Augustus attempts a counter takedown but Leonidas avoids it well and moves away.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas leaves Augustus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Augustus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonidas has hold of Augustus's hands but Augustus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Augustus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but Leonidas defending well.
Leonidas pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augustus lands a nice short elbow.
Leonidas tries to roll over but Augustus keeps him under control.
Augustus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leonidas defending well though.
Augustus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leonidas defending well though.
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Leonidas is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus winds up and cracks Leonidas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Augustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonidas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonidas's head.
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus.
Ground and pound from Augustus.
Augustus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augustus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leonidas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonidas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Augustus is on him like a limpet, forcing Leonidas back against the cage.
Leonidas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonidas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
Augustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
Augustus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leonidas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Augustus avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.
Achilles Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
Augustus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leonidas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Augustus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Augustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonidas after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is looking for a takedown.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augustus avoids it.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Augustus blocks with his arms.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augustus blocks it with crossed arms.
Augustus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Augustus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Augustus blocks with his arms.
Augustus goes for a takedown attempt but Leonidas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Augustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonidas circles away.
Leonidas feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonidas counters with a left and a right that stings Augustus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Augustus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Caeser Augustus wins by unanimous decision!
Caeser Augustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Achilles Leonidas had this to say: 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taylor .
Pen motions for Taylor to come forward. Pen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Pen lands a few punches from side control.
Taylor is not content to let Pen control the position.
Pen cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pen with the ground and pound but Taylor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Pen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pen controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Pen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pen is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Pen has wrist control.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pen keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Pen wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Pen wants to hit a switch here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pen there!
Pen wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Pen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor working the ground and pound effectively.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pen?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a bit shot that sees Pen covering up! More strikes from Taylor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Taylor is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Taylor !
A victorious David Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lester Jangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Jangles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Bueno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Jangles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jangles.
Jangles throws a push kick but Bueno slaps the foot to one side.
Bueno scores with a punch to the head.
Jangles lands a nice looking body shot.
Jangles throws a low kick but Bueno moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bueno.
Jangles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jangles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bueno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jangles can pounce on him.
Bueno has a takedown stuffed.
Jangles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bueno misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jangles.
Jangles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bueno is out of range.
Bueno has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jangles checks a leg kick nicely.
Bueno avoids the body shot from Jangles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bueno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bueno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jangles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bueno just manages to avoid it.
Jangles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jangles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bueno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jangles ducks under a wild hook from Bueno.
Bueno darts in looking for a takedown but Jangles gets double underhooks and turns Bueno into the cage.
Jangles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bueno is looking to score with low kicks.
Bueno tests Jangles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Bueno.
Lester Jangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Jangles slams his shin into Bueno's torso.
Jangles forces Bueno back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jangles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jangles lands an uppercut.
Jangles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangles prevents a body shot from Bueno.
Bueno wants to stall.
Bueno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jangles smiles and moves away.
Lester Jangles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Bueno.
Bueno throws a jab but it's blocked by Jangles.
Jangles tried to counter with a leg kick but Bueno avoided it.
We've been hearing reports that Jangles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bueno checks a leg kick.
Bueno throws a right hand that Jangles ducks under and follows up with a left that Jangles also avoids with ease.
Bueno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bueno misses with a body shot.
Bueno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bueno throws a hook but Jangles blocks it.
Jangles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bueno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jangles scores with a hook.
Bueno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bueno keeps the fight on the outside.
Jangles throws a series of strikes that have Bueno backpedaling.
Jangles takes one to the side of the head.
Bueno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangles throws a front kick that sends Bueno stumbling back into the cage.
Bueno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bueno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jangles drives through and clinches with Bueno against the cage.
Jangles misses with the head strike.
Bueno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jangles throws a head punch that misses.
Bueno cracks Jangles with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jangles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jangles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bueno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bueno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bueno throws a big shot that misses.
Jangles tried to counter with a leg kick but Bueno avoided it.
Bueno looks to land a left hand but Jangles moved out of range nicely.
Bueno throws a right hand that Jangles ducks under and follows up with a left that Jangles also avoids with ease.
Jangles lands a lovely overhand right.
Bueno ducks under a wild hook from Jangles.
Jangles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jangles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangles misses with a kick to the body.
Lester Jangles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jangles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bueno.
Bueno connects with a solid leg kick.
Jangles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bueno swings widly with a right hand
and Jangles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bueno lands with a right hand.
Bueno shoots for a double leg takedown but Jangles sprawls well. He's pushed Bueno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bueno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bueno avoids the head kick by Jangles.
Jangles slips under a jab from Bueno.
A little feinted left hand from Jangles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bueno misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jangles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bueno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bueno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jangles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bueno manages to avoid it.
Bueno looks to land a left hand but Jangles moved out of range nicely.
Bueno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Jangles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jangles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bueno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jangles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jangles throws a head kick that misses.
Jangles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bueno.
Bueno misses with an uppercut. Jangles saw that one coming.
Jangles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Jangles finds it's target.
Jangles throws a wild body kick that Bueno sees coming a mile off.
Bueno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jangles as he avoids it easily.
Bueno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jangles can pounce on him.
Bueno scores with a takedown into Jangles's guard.
Jangles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jangles trying to control the position.
Bueno stopping the sweep attempt from Jangles.
Bueno wants to pass the guard but Jangles is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bueno.
Bueno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bueno stopping the sweep attempt from Jangles.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bueno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bueno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bueno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bueno chips away with some ground and pound.
Jangles is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bueno rolls with it to try and escape but Jangles cranks on the arm and Bueno is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Jangles!
Lester Jangles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's entrance music is Night Prowler -by- AC/DC. A fine choice. Mongtong has chosen Blackened as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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147 lbs
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35
150 lbs
35 - 18 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Mongtong misses the jab.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Mongtong avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Mongtong misses.
Mongtong throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
Mongtong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongtong.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Mongtong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramirez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mongtong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramirez moves out of range as Mongtong throws a body kick.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mongtong checks it well.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Ramirez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mongtong throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Mongtong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Mongtong down.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Mongtong counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Mongtong slips the punch.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mongtong is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Mongtong tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez connects with the punch.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Mongtong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Mongtong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong scores with a kick to the body.
Mongtong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Mongtong
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
Mongtong throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Mongtong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez takes a swing at Mongtong's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mongtong counters with an inside leg kick.
Mongtong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Mongtong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mongtong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Mongtong counters with a thumping low kick.
Mongtong throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Mongtong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mongtong connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Mongtong.
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mongtong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mongtong is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Mongtong is having none of it.
Ramirez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mongtong is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez slips a nice elbow through Mongtong's hands, connecting with Mongtong's forehead.
Ramirez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mongtong's head.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramirez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramirez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramirez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramirez misses with a right hand
and Mongtong counters with a nice uppercut.
Mongtong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Mongtong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Mongtong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramirez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mongtong misses with a leg kick
so Ramirez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mongtong wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Mongtong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mongtong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Mongtong is working from the bottom.
Mongtong is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mongtong is retaining full guard.
Mongtong keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Mongtong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mongtong dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Mongtong's head but Mongtong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mongtong looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez punishes Mongtong's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongtong.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramirez, as that shot connected.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Mongtong off the cage and back into range.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Mongtong's ribs.
Ramirez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramirez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Mongtong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.
Mongtong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Mongtong is predictable there
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Mongtong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Mongtong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mongtong throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Mongtong throws a low kick, looking for Ramirez's leg but Ramirez calmly moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mongtong misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramirez misses its target.
Mongtong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mongtong thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mongtong tries to work over Ramirez's front leg with a kick but Ramirez checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in but Mongtong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Mongtong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongtong.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mongtong sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Mongtong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongtong lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mongtong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mongtong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mongtong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mongtong connects with an inside leg kick.
Mongtong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Mongtong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mongtong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
Mongtong thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
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 Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramirez wants to slow Mongtong down by chopping away at his legs.
Mongtong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mongtong tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mongtong avoids a kick to the body.
Mongtong avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Mongtong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range and Mongtong settles back down.
Wong Mongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses.
Mongtong connects with an inside leg kick.
Mongtong is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Mongtong misses with a low kick.
Mongtong checks a leg kick.
Mongtong throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
Ramirez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and Mongtong only half commits.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Mongtong throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mongtong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
Mongtong throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez dips to his left and cracks Mongtong with an uppercut!
Mongtong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongtong moves away.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Mongtong avoids it.
Mongtong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Mongtong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongtong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mongtong can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramirez lands a nice short elbow.
Ramirez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Mongtong dodges it nicely.
Ramirez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stalling away here and it's allowed Mongtong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mongtong has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Mongtong blocks nicely.
Ramirez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wong Mongtong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mongtong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mongtong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mongtong has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Mongtong controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez trying to control but Mongtong is working from the bottom.
Ramirez scoring with some ground and pound.
Mongtong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ricardo Ramirez!
Ricardo Ramirez wins by unanimous decision!
Ricardo Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bunting (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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208 lbs
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267 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot.
Tikkanen delivers a nice body kick.
Bunting lands a slapping body shot.
Bunting thumps Tikkanen with a low kick.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunting drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tikkanen tries to bench press Bunting off him but Bunting keeps the position.
Tikkanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunting's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bunting is trying to control the action in half guard but Tikkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bunting lands a nice short elbow.
Tikkanen tries to get to full guard but Bunting has control of the leg.
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.
Bunting is trying to control. Tikkanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tikkanen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunting.
Bunting got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tikkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunting has managed to get both his arms back between Tikkanen's legs - danger averted.
Tikkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunting defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunting postures up in Tikkanen's guard and throws a big left but Tikkanen blocks it.
Tikkanen has an active guard here but Bunting has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bunting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tikkanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tikkanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunting.
Tikkanen has hold of Bunting's hands but Bunting slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunting scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bunting thows a huge punch but Tikkanen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunting is nestled in close to Tikkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bunting wants to take a breather but Tikkanen is having none of it.
Bunting not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunting prevents Tikkanen from improving his position.
Tikkanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws a big elbow that misses.
Tikkanen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tikkanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tikkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tikkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunting wants to sweep here but Tikkanen controlling him for the moment.
Tikkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunting 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.
Bunting keeps trying to improve his position.
Tikkanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tikkanen won't allow Bunting to sweep him here.
Tikkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunting is retaining full guard.
Bunting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunting has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tikkanen has passed into side control.
Bunting takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikkanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tikkanen tries to move to mount but Bunting blocks the move with his legs.
Bunting tries to bench press Tikkanen off him but Tikkanen keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunting wants it to stay on the feet.
Bunting throws a push kick but Tikkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Tikkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bunting throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tikkanen's waist but Tikkanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunting off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Tikkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Tikkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunting closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tikkanen wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunting working Tikkanen over with strikes.
Tikkanen gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tikkanen 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.
Tikkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunting lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tikkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunting tries to free his leg and advance position but Tikkanen is retaining full guard.
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.
Bunting working some strikes from top position.
Bunting controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunting's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tikkanen has an active guard here but Bunting has managed to pass into half guard.
Tikkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunting wants to free his trapped foot but Tikkanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tikkanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunting is working away from the top position though.
Tikkanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tikkanen.
Bunting keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tikkanen's head.
Tikkanen wants to hit a switch here but Bunting passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tikkanen there!
Bunting trying to control but Tikkanen is having none of it.
Tikkanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunting has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tikkanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tikkanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bunting avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunting looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tikkanen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
John Bunting has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunting tries to roll over but Tikkanen keeps him under control.
Bunting is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tikkanen is looking to advance position but Bunting won't allow it.
Tikkanen throws a strike but Bunting avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Bunting. No joy for Tikkanen on that attempt.
Bunting cracks the inside of Tikkanen's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Tikkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tikkanen lands with a hook. Bunting tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bunting motions for Tikkanen to come forward. Bunting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunting is out of range.
Bunting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting tries to bum rush Tikkanen with a series of wild strikes but Tikkanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunting cracks Tikkanen with an open hand slap.
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
Bunting dips to his left and cracks Tikkanen with an uppercut!
Jab by Tikkanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Tikkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunting misses with a low kick.
Tikkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Bunting.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Bunting does no damage.
Bunting connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bunting napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bunting tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tikkanen easily slips into full mount!
Bunting is in a horrible position here. Tikkanen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Tikkanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bunting looks a forlorn figure.
Esa Tikkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tikkanen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bunting turns into him and now he's in Tikkanen's guard.
Bunting pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkanen is keeping the position for now.
Tikkanen keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Tikkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunting pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikkanen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunting stays in close to Tikkanen's body and controls the position.
Bunting pushing down on Tikkanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bunting is looking to take a break and control but Tikkanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tikkanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tikkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunting can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bunting postures up and lands a big shot to Tikkanen's brow.
Tikkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tikkanen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bunting stacks Tikkanen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bunting!
John Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunting is working Tikkanen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunting is staying tight to Tikkanen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bunting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikkanen keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Bunting.
Well Bunting has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for John Bunting!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for John Bunting!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for John Bunting!
John Bunting wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, John Bunting thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hashimoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
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34
148 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
52 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Pirate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hashimoto's head.
Hashimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pirate avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hashimoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from The Pirate tenderised Hashimoto's leg. Hashimoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Hashimoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but The Pirate is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that The Pirate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hashimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hashimoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pirate moves out of range of the strikes.
The Pirate lands a nice shot to the body.
The Pirate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hashimoto throws a front kick aimed at The Pirate's knee but The Pirate avoids it well.
Hashimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by The Pirate.
Hashimoto misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hashimoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Pirate scores with a leg kick.
Hashimoto scores with a nice head shot.
Hashimoto looks to throw a body kick
and The Pirate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashimoto thuds a left hand into The Pirate's body.
The Pirate tests Hashimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackbeard The Pirate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pirate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Pirate throws a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it.
Hashimoto misses with a hook
and The Pirate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by The Pirate there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pirate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hashimoto's calf.
The Pirate is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hashimoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Pirate walks into a straight right hand from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hashimoto misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from The Pirate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Pirate stuffs the takedown attempt from Hashimoto. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto connects with the punch.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The Pirate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hashimoto scores with a head kick.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and The Pirate moves out of range easily.
The Pirate works over Hashimoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Hashimoto pushes The Pirate up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Hashimoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hashimoto misses with some punches.
Hashimoto successfully pulls guard.
The Pirate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Pirate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Pirate is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Pirate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hashimoto has his foot on The Pirate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Pirate works his way back into a safe position though.
The Pirate seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hashimoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Pirate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hashimoto.
The Pirate in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Pirate working away.
The Pirate controls the position.
Hashimoto tries to bench press The Pirate off him but The Pirate keeps the position.
Hashimoto gets back to half guard.
The Pirate not doing much here.
Hashimoto is looking for a sweep. The Pirate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blackbeard The Pirate 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.
Hashimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pirate is just out of range.
Hashimoto misses with a body kick.
The Pirate throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Pirate swats away the attempt to clinch by Hashimoto.
The Pirate cracks Hashimoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by The Pirate.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Pirate sprawls and moves away.
The Pirate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Pirate defending well as Hashimoto loads up on a big left hand.
The Pirate is looking to score with low kicks.
Hashimoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto throws a low kick but The Pirate moves out of range easily.
The Pirate connects with a leg kick. Hashimoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hashimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Pirate slips under a jab from Hashimoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Pirate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashimoto.
The Pirate checks a leg kick.
Hashimoto throws a front kick that sends The Pirate stumbling back into the cage.
The Pirate thuds his right hand into Hashimoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hashimoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Pirate can pounce on him.
The Pirate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but The Pirate moves out of range.
The Pirate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hashimoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hashimoto throws a lazy right hand but The Pirate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashimoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Pirate moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Hashimoto misses its intended target.
The Pirate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hashimoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Pirate - the referee stops the clock and Hashimoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Pirate. Hashimoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Pirate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pirate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hashimoto throws a push kick but The Pirate slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate looks to land a left hand but Hashimoto moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Pirate.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Pirate moves away from the strike by Hashimoto.
The Pirate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Pirate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Pirate controls Hashimoto momentarily but Hashimoto frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pirate keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate controls Hashimoto momentarily but Hashimoto frees himself.
The Pirate wants to stand but Hashimoto is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Pirate wants to sweep here but Hashimoto controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Pirate lands with a shot to the body.
Hashimoto connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Pirate.
Hashimoto lands a leg kick that knocks The Pirate off balance momentarily.
Hashimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hashimoto punishes The Pirate's body with a nice straight punch.
The Pirate misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The Pirate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hashimoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashimoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashimoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hashimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Pirate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hashimoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Pirate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Pirate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Pirate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Pirate throws a body shot but no joy.
The Pirate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashimoto.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto lands with a right hand.
Hashimoto with a hook.
The Pirate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hashimoto. Hashimoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Hashimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blackbeard The Pirate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for The Pirate.
Hashimoto is looking to chop away at The Pirate's legs.
The Pirate moves out of range as Hashimoto strikes.
The Pirate cracks Hashimoto with a good jab.
Hashimoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Pirate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Pirate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Pirate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hashimoto blocks a leg kick.
Hashimoto tries to move into range but The Pirate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Pirate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hashimoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Pirate blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from The Pirate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Pirate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Pirate connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - The Pirate scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hashimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hashimoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Pirate.
Decent striking displayed by The Pirate there.
Hashimoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Pirate to the mat! The Pirate manages to get full guard.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but The Pirate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Pirate looking to control.
Hashimoto with a nice head shot there.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but The Pirate is retaining full guard.
Hashimoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Pirate keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
The Pirate seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hashimoto postures up in The Pirate's guard and throws a big left but The Pirate blocks it.
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hashimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Pirate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Pirate looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hashimoto blocks the body kick.
Well,Hashimoto is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The Pirate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hashimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keiji Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pirate throws a wild body kick that Hashimoto sees coming a mile off.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Pirate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by The Pirate.
Hashimoto swings for the body but The Pirate moves out of range.
The Pirate is looking to slow Hashimoto down with leg kicks.
The Pirate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hashimoto pulls guard successfully.
Hashimoto looking to control.
Hashimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Pirate seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate preventing the sweep.
The Pirate controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hashimoto lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hashimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Pirate is aware though and is defending well.
The Pirate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackbeard The Pirate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Pirate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Blackbeard The Pirate wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Blackbeard The Pirate rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campos has chosen Doom and Gloom by The Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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285 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Campos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campos pushes Drogo up against the cage in a clinch.
Campos lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Campos fails to land.
Campos tries to work over Drogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campos is pressed up against the cage. Drogo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campos down to the mat. Campos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campos misses with an uppercut. Drogo saw that one coming.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campos.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drogo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Drogo.
It looks like Daniel Campos has been cut.
Campos blocks the body kick.
Campos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo misses with a wild body shot.
Campos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drogo.
Campos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campos misses with a punch on the inside.
Drogo avoids the elbow strike from Campos, against the cage.
Drogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Campos fails to land.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campos's elbow.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campos.
Campos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Campos on the inside.
Campos misses with some punches.
Campos pushes Drogo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campos pushes off an throws an elbow but Drogo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Campos tries to work over Drogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campos has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Campos throws an elbow but misses.
Drogo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drogo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drogo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drogo misses with a two punch combination.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Drogo misses.
Campos looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Campos scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drogo.
Drogo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Campos.
Campos clinches up against the cage.
Campos throws an elbow that misses.
Campos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drogo blocks an elbow strike.
Campos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drogo blocks the elbow strike.
Campos can't find room to land a body shot as Drogo controls the action.
Drogo manages to break the clinch.
Drogo misses with a series of wild punches.
Drogo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo closes the distance and clinches up with Campos, looking for a takedown. Drogo pushes Campos against the cage but Campos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campos.
Campos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drogo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drogo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Campos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Campos missing with a left hand there. Drogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogo wants to clinch up but Campos keeps it at a distance.
Drogo thuds his shin into the meat of Campos's side.
Drogo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campos moves away.
Campos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drogo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo throws the left hand but Campos avoids the punch easily.
Drogo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drogo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campos doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Campos.
Drogo slips a straight right by Campos.
Campos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drogo is looking to slow Campos down with leg kicks.
Drogo looks to score with a jab to the body but Campos is just out of range.
Campos clinches up against the cage.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campos misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
Drogo avoids a wild elbow strike from Campos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campos blocks an uppercut.
Drogo blocks the elbow strike.
Drogo gets through Campos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drogo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Campos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Campos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drogo missing with a left hand there. Campos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Campos staying out of range there.
Campos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drogo drives through and clinches with Campos against the cage.
Drogo working aggressively here.
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniel Campos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Campos fails to land.
Campos throws an elbow that misses.
Campos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.
Campos wants to stall.
Campos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo lands with a light punch inside.
Drogo working aggressively here.
Campos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campos lands an elbow that stopped Drogo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Conan Drogo has been cut.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo cracks Campos with a nice body shot.
Campos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drogo blocks an elbow strike from Campos.
Campos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drogo backwards.
Campos lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Campos throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drogo as Campos tries to tie him up.
Campos misses with a punch to the body.
Campos throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo.
Campos throws an elbow that misses.
Drogo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campos tries a head kick but it misses.
Drogo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drogo tries to clinch up but Campos circles away and keeps his distance.
Campos throws a looping overhand right but Drogo ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos cracks Drogo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campos scores with a head kick.
Campos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campos lands a hook that snaps the head of Drogo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drogo.
A head punch on the inside from Campos fails to land.
Drogo scores with a shoulder strike.
Drogo has clasped his hands together around Campos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Drogo working the ground and pound but Campos is defending the strikes.
Drogo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Campos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Campos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Campos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo misses with a jab to the body
and Campos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Campos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drogo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campos scores with a jab.
Campos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drogo misses the body punch
enabling Campos to counter with a crisp jab.
Campos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Campos lands a left and a right that send Drogo crashing to the mat, dazed. Campos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Drogo is rocked!
Drogo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Drogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. Campos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campos throws a sloppy body shot
and Drogo counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Campos throws an elbow but misses.
Drogo seems to have got his legs back now.
Drogo digs a right hand underneath Campos's ribcage. Campos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campos digs a right hand into Drogo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drogo's gas tank.
Drogo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Campos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Campos misses with a looping right.
Drogo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Campos is looking to clinch but Drogo is avoiding it.
Campos avoids the body shot from Drogo.
Drogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Campos scoring well with a low kick there.
Drogo throws out a loose jab but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drogo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Campos.
Drogo keeps the fight on the outside.
Drogo avoids the body shot from Campos.
Campos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drogos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daniel Campos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campos just misses with a punch to the body.
Campos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campos tries to clinch up but Drogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Drogo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Campos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Campos leaves Drogo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Campos finds it's way through Drogo's defenses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drogo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Campos - the referee stops the clock and Drogo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Campos. Drogo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drogo connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Drogo misses.
Campos takes a swing at Drogo's ribcage but misses.
Campos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drogo on the side of the head.
Drogo throws a jab when Campos was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drogo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campos! But no joy.
Drogo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drogo on the side of the head.
Campos lands a big right hand that sends Drogo crashing to the mat! Campos stays standing though and waves Drogo back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo walks straight into a right hand from Campos - that's dropped him! Campos jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Drogo from any more punishment! Drogo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Campos! Daniel Campos retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Daniel Campos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Padilla might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dead by Dawn by Deicide. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25 - 6 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Padilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Padilla.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Padilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov lands a jab to Padilla's midsection.
Padilla lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Padilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Padilla throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Padilla throws a body kick that misses.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov jabs Padilla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Padilla controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla is trying to drag Kersikov to the mat but Kersikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Padillas head.
Padilla blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Padilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov stalls.
Padilla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Padilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Padilla gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Padilla controls his hands.
Kersikov misses with a knee to the head.
Padilla blocking some punches.
Padilla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kersikov tries to work over Padilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Padilla cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Padilla takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Padilla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Padilla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Padilla avoids it.
Padilla pulls Kersikov into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Padilla is keeping the position.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Padilla is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Padilla is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Padilla throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Padilla sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Padilla's body. Padilla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Padilla checks the leg kick.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Nero Padilla has been cut.
Padilla connects with a nice looking jab.
Padilla misses with a head kick.
Padilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Padilla's knee but Padilla avoids it well.
Padilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Padilla.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Padilla throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Padilla checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Padilla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov moves out of range as Padilla throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Padilla.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov works Padilla's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Padilla checks it.
Padilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Padilla is wise to it.
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Padilla tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Padilla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Padilla is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Padilla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov motions for Padilla to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Padilla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Padilla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Padilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Padilla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Padilla moved out of range.
A cross from Padilla lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Padilla moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Padilla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Padilla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Padilla rather than just go for the knockout.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Padilla if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Padilla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Padilla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Padilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Padilla seems to have got his legs back now.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Padilla away with a front kick.
Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Padilla sprawling to the canvas! Padilla rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?!
Padilla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Padilla misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Padilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Padilla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Padilla throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Padilla looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Padilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Padilla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Padilla moved away.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Padilla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Padilla's ribs.
Padilla dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
Padilla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Padilla throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Padilla walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Padilla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Padilla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Padilla digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Padilla blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Padilla blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Padilla avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Padilla jumps guard and drags Kersikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Padilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Padilla.
Padilla throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Padilla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Padilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Padilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Padilla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Padilla.
Padilla tries to pull guard but Kersikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Padilla missing with knees to the body.
Padilla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Padilla will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Padilla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Padilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Padilla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Padilla's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov presses Padilla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Padilla avoids it.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Padilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov pushes Padilla against the cage. Kersikov is working some dirty boxing. Kersikov pushes off with a quick right hook! Padilla goes down! Padilla tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kersikov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by KoRn En Vivo Mtv. Murphy has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Corbin Murphy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy is controlling Escobar's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Escobar seems content to control.
Escobar tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Murphy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murphy.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound.
Escobar wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar punching from mount but Murphy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Murphy manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Murphy, under a barage of strikes from Escobar.
Escobar works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murphy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murphy!
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escobar stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Escobar misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Escobar clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Escobar in side control, throwing shots but Murphy defends.
Murphy dodges the ground and pound from Escobar.
Escobar wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control for a moment but Murphy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Escobar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murphy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Escobar working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Escobar trying to control the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Murphy tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy kicks off Escobar and gets to his feet.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Murphy misses.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escobar eats them both and turns towards Murphy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escobar is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Escobar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Escobar 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.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar.
Escobar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murphy!
Escobar controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Escobar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Escobar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Escobar wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Escobar looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Escobar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pablo Escobar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar wants a takedown.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Escobar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murphy to the mat. Murphy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!
Escobar wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escobar or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Escobar 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.
Murphy throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Escobar shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Escobar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Escobar throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Escobar tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left and a right from Escobar both land. Nice combination.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar cracks Murphy with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corbin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Murphy sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Escobar stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Escobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Escobar throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Escobar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Murphy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Murphy! Corbin Murphy retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Corbin Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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