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I-104: Hemmo v Beast PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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185 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homer Jaysimpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee leaves Jaysimpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee tries to clinch there but Jaysimpson circles away.
Jaysimpson digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Jaysimpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws out a counter right but Jaysimpson avoids it with no problem.
Jaysimpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Jaysimpson persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaysimpson scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaysimpson avoids the head kick by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaysimpson throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaysimpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaysimpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee landing knees to the head.
It looks like Homer Jaysimpson has been cut.
Jaysimpson is looking for a takedown.
Jaysimpson wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Jaysimpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Jaysimpson is keeping the position.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee trying to control but Jaysimpson is working from the bottom.
Jaysimpson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Jaysimpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working Jaysimpson over with knees to the body.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Jaysimpson.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaysimpson has hold of one of Lee's legs. Lee is fighting the takedown attempt but Jaysimpson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaysimpson's guard.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaysimpson is retaining full guard.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee advances position into side control!
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Jaysimpson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee tries for a kimura but Jaysimpson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaysimpson keeps working.
Jaysimpson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaysimpson is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaysimpson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson in side control, throwing shots but Lee defends.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaysimpson scores with punches from side control.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is trying is best to control the position here.
Jaysimpson prevents Lee from improving his position.
Jaysimpson lands strikes from half guard.
Lee wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Jaysimpson there.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Jaysimpson in his half guard.
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 Homer Jaysimpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Homer Jaysimpson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee darts in and clinches Jaysimpson up against the cage.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Jaysimpson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaysimpson defends it easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaysimpson is one step ahead there.
Lee looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaysimpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jaysimpson with a nice head shot there.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Jaysimpson defends easily.
Jaysimpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Jaysimpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaysimpson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
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.
Jaysimpson is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jaysimpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaysimpson throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Jaysimpson misses with a wild body shot.
Jaysimpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaysimpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaysimpson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaysimpson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson lands a body shot.
Jaysimpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jaysimpson has a takedown stuffed.
Jaysimpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Jaysimpson persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaysimpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaysimpson.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Jaysimpson shoots in.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee darts in and clinches Jaysimpson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaysimpson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Jaysimpson tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaysimpson backwards.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee gets control of Jaysimpson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaysimpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jaysimpson postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaysimpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaysimpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Homer Jaysimpson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaysimpson avoids the head kick by Lee.
Jaysimpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jaysimpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaysimpson scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaysimpson's guard.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Jaysimpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaysimpson manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Jaysimpson's guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Jaysimpson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stops Jaysimpson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Jaysimpson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaysimpson is keeping the position for now.
Lee stops Jaysimpson from standing up.
Jaysimpson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Jaysimpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jaysimpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Jaysimpson steps away.
Homer Jaysimpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaysimpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee tries to clinch up but Jaysimpson circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaysimpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaysimpson dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaysimpson's guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Lee not doing much here.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaysimpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaysimpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaysimpson pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaysimpson. Jaysimpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaysimpson goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaysimpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liam Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaysimpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaysimpson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Homer Jaysimpson.
I think Jaysimpson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Homer Jaysimpson!
Homer Jaysimpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Liam Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a cheater, he talk to me and i was no ready, and all can see the Ref is the biggest cheater and corrupt.. Bhuu i just say'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Havoc has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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284 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Blaine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaine throws a hook but Havoc avoids it easily.
Blaine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henry Blaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaine lands a big right hand that sends Havoc crashing to the mat! Blaine stays standing though and waves Havoc back to his feet!
Blaine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaine cracks Havoc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Havoc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blaine finish him?
Havoc is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaine misses with a double jab.
Oh Havoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Havoc.
Blaine connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Havoc out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Blaine!
After the fight, Henry Blaine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson thinks about the counter body kick.
Diaz misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson.
Diaz tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson successfully pulls guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Diaz postures up.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Robinson counters with a leg kick.
Robinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Robinson wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Robinson throws a leg kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Robinson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robinson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Robinson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Robinson looks to clinch but Diaz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Robinson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xi Jia comes to the cage accompanied by Kung-Fu Hustle. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kang Xi Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xi Jia looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Xi Jia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xi Jia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Perkele! Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Xi Jia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xi Jia misses with a body kick.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xi Jia. Xi Jia obviously looking to wear him down.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Xi Jia misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa throws a hook but Xi Jia blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
A cross from Xi Jia lands.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xi Jia.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xi Jia throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
It looked like Xi Jia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xi Jia cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xi Jia looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a looping right.
Xi Jia misses with a right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Xi Jia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbosa kicks Xi Jia off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barbosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xi Jia - the referee stops the clock and Barbosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xi Jia. Barbosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Xi Jia tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xi Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xi Jia tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
As Xi Jia backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Xi Jia manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Xi Jia moves out of range easily.
As Barbosa backs away, Xi Jia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xi Jia misses with a lunging right hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Xi Jia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xi Jia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xi Jia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xi Jia cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xi Jia lands an overhand right.
Xi Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Good leg kick by Xi Jia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xi Jia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xi Jia.
Xi Jia scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Xi Jia misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Xi Jia tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Xi Jia scoring well with a low kick there.
Xi Jia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xi Jia scores with a leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xi Jia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xi Jia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xi Jia throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xi Jia throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa 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.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xi Jia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xi Jia on the side of the head.
Xi Jia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xi Jia thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia looking to score a takedown here. Barbosa is defending well but Xi Jia drives through and ends up in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xi Jia defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa has his foot on Xi Jia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xi Jia works his way back into a safe position though.
Xi Jia trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia forces his way into half guard.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xi Jia to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Barbosa catches Xi Jia right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xi Jia 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 Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xi Jia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Xi Jia misses the target.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
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!
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Xi Jia counters with a good low kick that Barbosa was not able to check.
Xi Jia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xi Jia lands in his opponent's guard.
Xi Jia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xi Jia is one step ahead there.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Xi Jia slips nicely into half guard.
Xi Jia passes to side control.
Barbosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xi Jia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Xi Jia there.
A shot to the liver by Xi Jia. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Xi Jia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Xi Jia wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Xi Jia looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xi Jia throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Xi Jia throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Xi Jia throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Xi Jia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Xi Jia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xi Jia misses the shot to the body.
Xi Jia throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Xi Jia moved away.
Xi Jia lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xi Jia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia throws a lazy body kick
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbosa cracks Xi Jia with an open hand slap.
Xi Jia throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Xi Jia shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Xi Jia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbosa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xi Jia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xi Jia checks a leg kick.
Xi Jia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xi Jia's best efforts.
Xi Jia is keen to just control but Barbosa is a slippery customer.
Alfredo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa is not content to let Xi Jia control the position.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xi Jia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xi Jia's back!
Xi Jia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Xi Jia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa punches the canvas rather than the man.
Barbosa punches the canvas rather than the man.
Xi Jia can't escape the position.
That's four 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.
Barbosa misses with an elbow to the head.
Barbosa has the hooks in. Xi Jia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Xi Jia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xi Jia thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Xi Jia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa throws the left hand but Xi Jia avoids the punch easily.
Xi Jia misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xi Jia scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xi Jia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
During a confident post fight interview, Kang Xi Jia 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Onichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotus Suzinuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzinuki has chosen LL Cool J -Momma said knock you out as his entrance music. Lotus Suzinuki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Onichi Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lotus Suzinuki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzinuki misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Hong.
It looks like Lotus Suzinuki has been cut.
Hong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino in the buildup to the fight.
Hong cracks the inside of Suzinuki's front leg.
Suzinuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzinuki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Suzinuki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Suzinuki saw that one coming.
Hong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Suzinuki is looking to regain half guard here but Hong keeps moving and retains side control.
Hong working away.
Hong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Suzinuki works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong thows a huge punch but Suzinuki dodges it nicely.
Suzinuki wants to control but Hong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suzinuki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hong.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suzinuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Suzinuki misses.
Hong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suzinuki digs a good hook to Hong's body.
Suzinuki slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Suzinuki.
Suzinuki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suzinuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Suzinuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hong. That did some damage!
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong shoots in and drives through. Suzinuki sprawls well.
Hong throws a low kick but Suzinuki avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzinuki. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzinuki lunges at Hong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hong's hand.
Suzinuki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suzinuki lands a front kick.
Suzinuki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Suzinuki.
Suzinuki misses with a straight right.
Suzinuki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a couple of digs.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Suzinuki is retaining full guard.
Hong throws a strike but Suzinuki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hong is on top in guard.
Hong 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.
Hong stopping the sweep attempt from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suzinuki trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hong wants to control from the top but Suzinuki keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suzinuki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suzinuki misses with a wild body shot.
Suzinuki lands a right hook to the body.
Suzinuki misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Suzinuki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suzinuki throws a head kick that misses.
Suzinuki is looking to score with low kicks.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong slips a straight right by Suzinuki.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hong.
Suzinuki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hong rather than just go for the knockout.
Hong scores with a jab to the head.
Hong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suzinuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suzinuki swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lotus Suzinuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotus Suzinuki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suzinuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Suzinuki ducks right into an uppercut from Hong.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suzinuki has time to react.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzinuki thumps Hong with a low kick.
Suzinuki fails with the takedown.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Suzinuki throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws a hook but Suzinuki blocks it.
Hong sets himself, and Suzinuki steps forward looking for the clinch! Hong avoids it this time.
Suzinuki punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.
Suzinuki tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Suzinuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzinuki throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Suzinuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzinuki slips a straight right by Hong.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Suzinuki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Suzinuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hong. That did some damage!
Suzinuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suzinuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hong cracks Suzinuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suzinuki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suzinuki wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance.
Suzinuki loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Suzinuki tries a quick counter leg kick but Hong is wise to it.
Hong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suzinuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Suzinuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzinuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Suzinuki avoids it.
Hong thuds his shin into the meat of Suzinuki's side.
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
Suzinuki looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Suzinuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suzinuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hong somewhat.
Suzinuki throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Suzinuki misses with a looping right.
Hong misses with a kick to the body.
Suzinuki throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hong is looking to chop away at Suzinuki's legs.
Suzinuki stuffs the takedown attempt from Hong. Hong gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzinuki throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
Lotus Suzinuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong avoids the body shot from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki connects with a leg kick. Hong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Suzinuki.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Suzinuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Suzinuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzinuki.
Lotus Suzinuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suzinuki punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a straight right.
Hong scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzinuki throws a right hand that misses
and Suzinuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzinuki scores with a head kick.
Hong throws a leg kick but Suzinuki moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hong.
Suzinuki swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Suzinuki down.
Suzinuki is looking to score with low kicks.
Suzinuki lands a high kick!
Suzinuki tries to work over Hong's front leg with a kick but Hong checks it.
A lazy body kick from Suzinuki
and Hong counters with a takedown into side control.
Hong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Suzinuki is not content to let Hong control the position.
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 Onichi Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotus Suzinuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Suzinuki misses with a low kick.
Suzinuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suzinuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body punch from Suzinuki.
Hong tries a low kick but Suzinuki avoids it.
Suzinuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Hong as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzinuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hong.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hong lands a jab to Suzinuki's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Suzinuki takes a step back to recover.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suzinuki.
Nice shot lands for Suzinuki.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki misses with a jab to the body
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hong lands a head shot.
Suzinuki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hong connects with a body shot that sends Suzinuki's belly button to the back.
Hong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suzinuki misses with a body shot.
Suzinuki lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back.
Suzinuki avoids the body shot from Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzinuki.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Suzinuki counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzinuki misses with a head kick.
Hong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suzinuki just manages to avoid it.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Suzinuki slips the punch.
Suzinuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suzinuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Suzinuki.
Suzinuki 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.
Suzinuki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suzinuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Suzinuki misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki is looking to chop away at Hong's legs.
Suzinuki lands with a right hand.
Hong looks to land a combination but Suzinuki avoids it well.
Suzinuki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Suzinuki.
Hong tries for a takedown but Suzinuki circles away easily
and Suzinuki counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onichi Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzinuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong avoids the body shot from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hong to the mat! Hong manages to get full guard.
Hong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzinuki is one step ahead there.
Suzinuki postures up and lands a big shot to Hong's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Suzinuki throwing strikes but missing.
Suzinuki trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hong throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Suzinuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suzinuki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotus Suzinuki!
Post fight, Lotus Suzinuki stared into the camera and said 'Give it up for Bobby everyone, a true champion. Just not the Epicity champion, that obviously still sits here around my waist. Who is next? Or should I set my sights on Mr. Jeffrey Miller and the 155ers.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vihtori Kellolinnake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disciple. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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288 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucifer Satan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Kellolinnake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Satan there.
Satan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kellolinnake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kellolinnake moves away from the strike by Satan.
Kellolinnake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satan.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Kellolinnake connects with a leg kick. Satan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kellolinnake throws a head kick that half lands.
Satan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Satan - just one landing.
Satan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kellolinnake throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
Kellolinnake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Kellolinnake feints and then cracks Satan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Satan down.
Kellolinnake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satan blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kellolinnake. Satan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Satan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Satan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kellolinnake is just out of range.
Satan lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kellolinnake is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake slips a jab from Satan.
Kellolinnake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Nice cross by Satan.
Kellolinnake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake scores with a push kick.
Satan drops Kellolinnake with a beautiful combination! Kellolinnake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Satan is looking for the KO!
Kellolinnake is rocked!
It looks like Vihtori Kellolinnake has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kellolinnake loses concentration momentarily and Satan pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kellolinnake crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Satan finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucifer Satan!
Lucifer Satan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speedy has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Speedy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Speedy misses with a takedown attempt
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Speedy to the mat! Speedy manages to get full guard.
Spong trying to control but Speedy is working from the bottom.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Spong is looking to take a break and control but Speedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Speedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Speedy tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spong is taking a breather. Speedy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Speedy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spong throws a series of punches but Speedy avoids them all with ease.
Spong staying out of range there.
Speedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Speedy has his takedown stuffed
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Pete Speedy has been cut.
Spong misses with a kick to the body
and Speedy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong feints and then cracks Speedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speedy down.
Speedy takes one on the button.
Speedy looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speedy moves away.
It seemed like Speedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong pushes Speedy away with a front kick.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedy.
Speedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Speedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Nice shot by Speedy.
Speedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Speedy.
Spong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Speedy misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong slips under a jab.
Speedy takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Speedy walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.
Speedy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Speedy is in Spong's guard.
Speedy throws an elbow that misses. Spong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speedy's guard. Nice move by Spong!
Speedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Speedy keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Speedy is keeping the position.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong postures up in Speedy's guard and throws a big left but Speedy blocks it.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Speedy.
Spong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spong wants to control from the top but Speedy keeps moving.
Speedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Speedy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Speedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Speedy.
Speedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speedy.
Kelvin Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Speedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Speedy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
Speedy shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
Spong slips a jab from Speedy.
Speedy misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Speedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelvin Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Speedy.
Speedy throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speedy misses with a shot to the body
and Spong counters with a big head kick but Speedy shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy lands a jab to the nose.
Spong tests Speedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Speedy is rocked!
That kick from Spong tenderised Speedy's leg. Speedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speedy missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speedy shoots and misses
and Spong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Speedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Spong, which made it look bad.
Speedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Speedy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Speedy.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Speedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Speedy is breathing heavily.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedy's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedy throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Speedy misses with a looping right.
Speedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Speedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speedy avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong throws a head kick but Speedy moves out of range.
Speedy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spong defends it well.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Speedy.
Speedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Speedy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speedy can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Speedy moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Speedy as he connects with a hook.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong slaps away a takedown attempt from Speedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spong slaps away a takedown attempt from Speedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Speedy.
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spong digs a good hook to Speedy's body.
Speedy lands a nice shot that snaps Spong's head back.
Spong avoids the body shot from Speedy.
Spong throws a wild body kick that Speedy sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedy.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Speedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spong circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Speedy.
Spong scores with a leg kick.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Speedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Spong scores with a jab. Speedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up Pete Speedy's cut even more.
Spong lands a jab to Speedy's midsection.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speedy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Speedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Spong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Speedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Speedy walks into a straight right hand from Spong.
Speedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spong counters with a crisp right that sends Speedy to the canvas! Spong follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Spong!
Kelvin Spong managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner has chosen My Dick as his entrance music. Zane Mason is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
174 lbs
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182 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Bentner!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a lazy body kick
and Bentner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bentner.
Bentner is fighting to break Mason's control of his arms but Mason is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bentner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bentner.
Bentner controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner is fighting to break Mason's control of his arms but Mason is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bentner working some strikes from top position.
Bentner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bentner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bentner scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bentner doesn't seem phased though.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bentner throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentner is just out of range.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Bentner is out of range.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Bentner seems unphased.
Mason has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Bentner throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Bentner moves out of range easily.
Bentner feints the counter takedown.
Bentner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bentner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Bentner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason scores with a kick to the body.
Bentner defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bentner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bentner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mason. Bentner shrugs it off though.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bentner moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Bentner fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason walks into a left hand.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentner circles away.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Bentner down.
Bentner misses with a wild body shot.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Bentner manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Bentner misses with a few strikes there.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentner.
Bentner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Bentner's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Bentner sees coming a mile off.
Mason throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mason looks for the body kick but Bentner saw that one coming.
And Bentner tries to counter it with a takedown but Mason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mason swings for the body but Bentner moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
Bentner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Bentner's front leg but catches the back leg as Bentner tries to avoid it.
Bentner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bentner throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Mason tried to score with a low kick but Bentner checks it.
Bentner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Bentner ducks down to avoid it.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bentner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bentner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Bentner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bentner feints the counter takedown.
Bentner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason fakes the leg kick and cracks Bentner in the body.
Bentner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Bentner sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the body from Bentner misses
and Bentner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason throws a leg kick but Bentner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bentner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason works Bentner's body with a nice hook.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mason.
Bentner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bentner in his tracks.
Bentner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bentner can do to turn this around?
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason clobbers Bentner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bentner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Bentner scores with a punch to the head.
Bentner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentner.
Bentner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Bentner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Mason.
Bentner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bentner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Bentner tries to counter it with a takedown but Mason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bentner.
Bentner gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Bentner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Bentner controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bentner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Crunch! Mason slams his shin into Bentner's torso.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mason is looking to chop away at Bentner's legs.
Bentner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner 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.
Bentner misses with a double jab.
Bentner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Bentner as he checks the leg kick.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Mason looks to throw a body kick
and Bentner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Bentner sits in half guard.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bentner is working away from the top position though.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Bentner sits in half guard.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bentner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bentner checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Bentner moved out of range.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bentner.
Bentner slips under a jab from Mason.
Bentner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Nick Bentner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bentner checks a leg kick.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bentner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bentner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Bentner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bentner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bentner tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bentner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!
A victorious Zane Mason 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alvarez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Daft Punk - Giorgio By Moroder. 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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25
152 lbs
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24
142 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard B Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick misses with a body punch
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Riddick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Richard B Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Riddick counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
Riddick takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Riddick blocks the leg kick.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riddick misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riddick sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riddick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Riddick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riddick lands with a good body shot.
Riddick ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Riddick ducked under it nicely.
Riddick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez takes a swing at Riddick's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riddick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riddick digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riddick's sensitive parts.
Riddick throws a shot to the body.
Riddick looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Riddick moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddick struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Riddick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riddick lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
Riddick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riddick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Riddick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riddick blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riddick presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Riddick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Riddick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Riddick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riddick blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riddick regains guard.
Riddick pushes Alvarez off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riddick!
Richard B Riddick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddick throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riddick walks into a left hand.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riddick sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riddick but Riddick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddick connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Riddick throws a fast counter high kick but Alvarez manages to duck under it in time.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Riddick. Riddick maintains the clinch.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Riddick.
Riddick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alvarez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Riddick can turn it around.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Riddick after a bit of a struggle.
Riddick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riddick's elbow.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Riddick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riddick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Riddick.
Alvarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riddick is defending well for now.
Alvarez tries to break free but Riddick pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard B Riddick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riddick tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Riddick scores with a jab.
Riddick just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riddick.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Riddick moved out of range nicely.
Riddick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Riddick.
Riddick misses with a looping left.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riddick lands a body shot.
Riddick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Riddick.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riddick prevents it.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riddick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Riddick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick misses with a body shot.
Riddick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riddick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Riddick thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Riddick.
Riddick looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Riddick throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvarez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Richard B Riddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riddick.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Riddick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Riddick's head back.
Riddick misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riddick digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Riddick throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riddick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riddick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick looking to control.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Riddick has wrist control.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Riddick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Riddick is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddick.
Riddick misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard B Riddick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Riddick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riddick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Riddick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Riddick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Riddick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Riddick's head.
Riddick closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riddick.
Riddick lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riddick prevents it.
Riddick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez throws a combination. Riddick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Riddick is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvarez. That's going to slow Riddick down.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddick.
Riddick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Riddick avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddick was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves out of range as Riddick strikes.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riddick throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Riddick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick blocks a jab.
Riddick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Riddick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riddick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Riddick misses with a body punch
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Riddick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Riddick throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses
and Riddick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riddick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riddick blocks a leg kick.
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riddick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard B Riddick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Riddick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Riddick in his guard.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Riddick postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riddick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Riddick takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddick.
Riddick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alex Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Alvarez.
I think Riddick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (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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191 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hemmo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hemmo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Hemmo is keeping the position.
Hemmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast trying to control but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
Hemmo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beast is aware though and is defending well.
Hemmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hemmo jabs Beast right on the nose. Beast blinks but takes it well.
Hemmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast slips a jab from Hemmo.
Hemmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hemmo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hemmo throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hemmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hemmo.
Hemmo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo lands with a nice combination. Beast backs away looking to recover.
Hemmo misses with a combination
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Hemmo.
Beast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hemmo pinned against the cage. Hemmo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hemmo throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hemmo is trying to defend but Beast finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beast seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Beast slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hemmo sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Hemmo is defending well.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hemmo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hemmo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
Beast is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Beast preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hemmo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beast wants to escape the position.
Beast is trapped and Hemmo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hemmo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hemmo.
Beast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemmo is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paha Hemmo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Beast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beast moves out of range as Hemmo strikes.
Beast looking to score a takedown here. Hemmo is defending well but Beast drives through and ends up in Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hemmo controlling the position.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast won't allow Hemmo to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast is trying to control. Hemmo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hemmo swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Beast dives in and grabs Hemmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hemmo pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.
Hemmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Paha Hemmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Hemmo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
Hemmo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hemmo as he jumps to the side.
Hemmo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hemmo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
Hemmo trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Beast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hemmo won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hemmo is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hemmo is defending against the submission attempts here by Beast.
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hemmo is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Beast is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo has his hands clasped together around Beast's back. He's all about the action.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Hemmo is defending well.
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hemmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hemmo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hemmo swivels and escapes.
Hemmo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hemmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hemmo as he avoids it easily.
Paha Hemmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Beast shoots in and bounces Hemmo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hemmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beast trying to control but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
Hemmo trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hemmo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beast has Hemmo in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beast pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage.
Hemmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beast holds on and takes a little breather.
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hemmo throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Beast gets the takedown into side control.
Beast goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hemmo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beast but great work by Hemmo.
Beast wants to control but Hemmo postures up.
Hemmo lands some shots froms side control.
Hemmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Hemmo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beast to see if he's OK.
Beast tries to buck Hemmo off but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beast is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hemmo trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
Hemmo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beast is trying to control Hemmo's posture but Hemmo avoids it.
Beast is being controlled here.
Paha Hemmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beast tries to improve position but can't.
Beast is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hemmo off and has taken his back!
Beast is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hemmo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hemmo trying to control the position but Beast manages to sink in the hooks.
Beast working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast is not going to allow Hemmo to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Hemmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hemmo, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Hemmo!
Our winner, Paha Hemmo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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