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Prestige FC 41: Zegan-Molito 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Jackiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Jackiewicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Jackiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather wants to clinch but Jackiewicz slips to the side
and Jackiewicz counters with a thumping low kick.
Mayweather tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Jackiewicz is having none of it.
Mayweather moves to clinch but Jackiewicz breaks away
and Jackiewicz counters with a good low kick that Mayweather was not able to check.
Jackiewicz misses with a straight right.
Mayweather misses with a takedown
and Jackiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackiewicz leaves Mayweather with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayweather throws the left hand but Jackiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Jackiewicz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mayweather moves to clinch but Jackiewicz breaks away
and Jackiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather looks to clinch
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice leg kick.
Mayweather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackiewicz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayweather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackiewicz.
Mayweather tries to clinch there but Jackiewicz circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackiewicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackiewicz lands with a straight right. Mayweather didn't see that one coming.
Jackiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackiewicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rafal Jackiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Jackiewicz moves away
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mayweather thows a leg kick but Jackiewicz checks it
and Jackiewicz counters with a body kick that stops Mayweather in his tracks momentarily.
Nice body kick from Jackiewicz.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Jackiewicz feints and then cracks Mayweather's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayweather down.
Mayweather steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackiewicz. That one must have hurt.
Jackiewicz moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayweathers head.
Mayweather is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackiewicz breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackiewicz cracks the inside of Mayweather's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackiewicz is looking to slow Mayweather down with leg kicks.
Mayweather 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manny Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackiewicz lands a head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayweather crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackiewicz - the referee stops the clock and Mayweather gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackiewicz. Mayweather manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mayweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackiewicz. Jackiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackiewicz works Mayweather's body with a nice hook.
Jackiewicz throws a front kick that sends Mayweather stumbling back into the cage.
Jackiewicz jabs Mayweather right on the nose. Mayweather blinks but takes it well.
Mayweather is rocked!
Mayweather doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mayweather momentarily.
Oh Mayweather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackiewicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mayweather had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Jackiewicz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Jackiewicz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Jackiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Jackiewicz on the inside.
Jackiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayweather seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz breaks from the clinch.
Jackiewicz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackiewicz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackiewicz closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage.
Jackiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Jackiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayweather takes a shot to the head.
Jackiewicz pushes Mayweather back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Jackiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayweather will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackiewicz lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Jackiewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackiewicz cracks Mayweather with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackiewicz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mayweather to stand back up!
Jackiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackiewicz cracks Mayweather with a hook to the temple - Mayweather is on wobbly legs here! Jackiewicz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mayweather falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jackiewicz wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rafal Jackiewicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Typhaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lie comes to the cage accompanied by we right here. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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174 lbs
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Excellent 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 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Lie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Typhaze!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Typhaze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Typhaze pushes Lie up against the cage in a clinch.
Lie is looking to break free of the clinch but Typhaze has double underhooks.
Lie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Typhaze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Typhaze lands an elbow just above Lie 's eye.
Lie is trying to break the clinch but Typhaze is controlling him.
Typhaze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Typhaze lands a knee to the head.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Typhaze.
A hook to the body from Typhaze.
A hook to the body from Typhaze.
Lie is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Typhaze lands an elbow inside that Lie shrugs off.
Typhaze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Typhaze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Typhaze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Typhaze.
It looks like Mike Lie has been cut.
Nice elbow from Typhaze.
Typhaze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Typhaze.
Lie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Typhaze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhaze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lie's defenses.
Typhaze connects with a knee to the head.
Typhaze keeps control of Lie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Typhaze lands an elbow that stopped Lie in his tracks for a moment.
Typhaze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Typhaze.
Typhaze lands a damaging elbow.
Lie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Typhaze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Typhaze stalling against the cage.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Typhaze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lie backwards.
Typhaze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Lie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Typhaze lands an elbow inside that Lie shrugs off.
Lie can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Typhaze.
Lie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Typhaze working Lie over with knees to the body.
Typhaze keeps control of Lie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Typhaze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Typhaze crunches a lovely knee into Lie's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Typhaze - that landed with a thud.
Typhaze lands an elbow just above Lie 's eye.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Typhaze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lie's defenses.
Lie is trying to push Typhaze away but Typhaze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Typhaze lands a nice elbow.
Typhaze has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lie - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Typhaze, and another! Lie is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). King Typhaze!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, King Typhaze made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Mike Lie stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know I came to fight for all of you guys and girls'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bk bk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by celabration. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bk bk!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bk tries to clinch
and Makovsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makovsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makovsky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed bk's guard.
bk trying to control here.
Makovsky drops an elbow to the side of bk's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makovsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
bk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makovsky pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Makovsky tries to pass to full mount but bk defends it.
Makovsky is working for a kimura but bk is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky is thwarting bk's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Makovsky.
bk wants to control but Makovsky is keeping busy.
Makovsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makovsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks bk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Makovsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
bk wants to get back to full guard.
Makovsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
bk wants to control but Makovsky is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Makovsky manages to pass to mount!
Makovsky scoring with strikes but bk is staying in there.
It looks like Bk bk has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky unloading with bombs!
Makovsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
bk wants to hold on but Makovsky pushes him away.
bk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makovsky 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.
Makovsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makovsky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. bk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns bk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
bk is rocked!
That has opened up Bk bk's cut even more.
Makovsky cracks bk with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Bk bk spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out to see the fight '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takem Downem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by One. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
20 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takem Downem!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to sprawl but Downem drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Downem seems content to control.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Downem.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Downem working Nelson over with strikes.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Downem content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downem pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Downem has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Downem gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Downem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Downem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Downem might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downem drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Downem winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nelson won't allow Downem to pass to mount.
Downem passes to side control.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Downem tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Downem decides to stand back up.
Downem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downem working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downem prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Downem is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downem trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Downem.
Downem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Downem is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Downem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Downem gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
Downem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Downem has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Downem from controlling successfully.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Downem is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson has his foot on Downem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Downem works his way back into a safe position though.
Downem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Downem happy to just control the position for now.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Downem stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downem darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takem Downem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Downem shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Downem is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Downem has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downem pulls his head out easily.
Downem slows the pace down in half guard.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Downem.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson with the active half guard here but Downem passes nicely into side control.
Downem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Downem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Downem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Downem takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Downem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Downem maintains control.
Downem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Downem controlling from mount.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downem controlling the action here.
Downem's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nelson tries to roll over but Downem keeps him under control.
Downem wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Takem Downem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downem postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nelson to stand up.
Nelson tries to sprawl but Downem drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Downem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Downem is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Downem to get the leverage.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downem pulls his head out easily.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downem wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Downem working Nelson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takem Downem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Downem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Downem takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson is not content to let Downem control the position.
Downem content to control rather than advance.
Downem tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downem pulls his head out easily.
Downem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Downem is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Downem pulls his head out easily.
Downem slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Downem stalling.
Downem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Downem stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downem closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Downem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Downem works his way into full mount!
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Downem controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downem working Nelson over with strikes here.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Downem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Downem wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Takem Downem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Downem stands up out of the half guard.
Downem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downem gets control of Nelson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Downem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson won't allow Downem to get back to his feet.
Downem manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Downem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Downem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Downem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Downem prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takem Downem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takem Downem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New Beginnings. 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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23
135 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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26
141 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yas Uru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uru pinned against the cage. Uru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uru as he avoids it easily.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bread Panterson.
Panterson misses with a takedown
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Uru slaps away a takedown attempt from Panterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson with a poor takedown
and Uru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panterson throws a leg kick
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Panterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uru circles away.
Bread Panterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uru as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Uru.
Panterson fails with the takedown
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Uru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Panterson. Panterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Panterson tries for a takedown but Uru circles away easily
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panterson with a poor takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Panterson fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panterson shoots in for a takedown but Uru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panterson fails with the takedown
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Panterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uru defends it nicely.
Panterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panterson misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Panterson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Panterson. Panterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Panterson has his takedown stuffed
and Panterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Uru tries to kick Panterson off but Panterson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson wants to pass the guard but Uru is defending well.
Uru is trying to stand.
Panterson trying to control from half guard but Uru is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uru is trying to stand back up but Panterson is controlling him
Panterson wants to pass the guard but Uru is defending well.
Panterson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yas Uru dominated that round.
That's time! Uru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Uru. No joy for Panterson on that attempt.
Panterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru counters with a three punch combo that has Panterson backing up. Panterson nods at Uru to acknowledge the strikes.
Panterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bread Panterson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uru, as that shot connected.
Bread Panterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panterson misses with a leg kick
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru throws a series of punches but Panterson moves out of range.
Panterson throws a leg kick
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panterson can do to turn this around?
Panterson goes for a double leg but Uru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uru continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Panterson misses.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Uru wants to get back to his feet but Panterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panterson wants to pass the guard but Uru is keeping the position.
Panterson wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Uru!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson looks to land a combination but Uru avoids it well.
Panterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panterson misses with a leg kick
and Uru counters with a series of strikes. Panterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Panterson throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Panterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Panterson shoots and misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panterson is breathing heavily.
Panterson misses with a hook to the body
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Panterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panterson misses with a takedown
and Panterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uru with a hook.
Panterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panterson misses with a takedown
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Uru slams his shin into Panterson's torso.
Panterson fails with the takedown
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uru avoids it really well and circles away.
Panterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panterson misses with a takedown
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panterson misses with a double jab
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
A jab from Uru does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yas Uru dominated that second round.
That's time! Uru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Panterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Panterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Panterson avoids it.
Panterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bread Panterson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Uru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Uru. Panterson shrugs it off though.
Panterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Uru.
Panterson fails with the takedown
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Panterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panterson misses with the combination.
Panterson has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panterson has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Yas Uru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru leaves Panterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Uru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Panterson darts in looking for a takedown but Uru gets double underhooks and turns Panterson into the cage.
Panterson misses with a takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Panterson misses
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panterson misses with a takedown
letting Uru counter with a right hand.
Yas Uru is winning the standup battle so far.
Panterson misses with a wild body shot.
Uru is looking to counter punch.
Panterson throws a series of punches but Uru avoids them all with ease.
Uru is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Uru.
Panterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uru cracks Panterson with a good jab.
Panterson misses with a takedown
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Panterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uru lands with a hook. Panterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Panterson closes the distance and clinches up with Uru, looking for a takedown. Panterson pushes Uru against the cage but Uru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panterson throws a combination that misses
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panterson misses with a body shot
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bread Panterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson throws a combination that misses
and Uru counters with a body kick.
Panterson misses with a wild combination.
And Uru counters with a quick kick to the body but Panterson blocks it.
Panterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Panterson misses the shot to the body.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Uru lands with a straight right. Panterson didn't see that one coming.
Panterson shoots and misses
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uru is fending him off so far but Panterson persists. Nope, Uru circles away and we're back to standing.
As Panterson looks to move away, Uru throws a big counter combo but Panterson just gets out of the way.
Uru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pantersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Panterson misses with a double jab
and Uru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yas Uru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uru, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yas Uru thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Bread Panterson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes, we win, and sometimes we lost, but in the end we, all both persevere in life!so in this defeat, i will not hinder, and i'll be back much stronger than before'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura blaring out of the sound system. Duncan The Tall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
251 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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24
250 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
The Tall misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Tall's coach down at Hyperion Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Tall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Tall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Tall slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Tall scores with a nice head shot.
The Tall lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with an uppercut. The Tall saw that one coming.
The Tall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
The Tall unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and The Tall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from The Tall. Those never looked like landing.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Tall lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from The Tall both land. Nice combination.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and The Tall counters with a nice uppercut.
The Tall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but The Tall slips the punch.
Oooooh!!! The Tall has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! The Tall steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under The Tall's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Silva falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan The Tall!
Post fight, Duncan The Tall stared into the camera and said 'I really want to fight alot, need money havent afford with nothing! kepp the fights coming boss. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
176 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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34
178 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karesky circles away.
Karesky has Biles up against the cage in a clinch.
Karesky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biles's defenses.
Nice body punch from Karesky - that landed with a thud.
Biles jumps guard and drags Karesky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Biles is looking for a triangle but Karesky pushes his legs off easily.
Karesky forces his way into half guard.
Karesky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karesky is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karesky pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky controlling the action here.
Biles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biles with the active half guard here but Karesky passes nicely into side control.
Biles is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karesky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Biles is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Karesky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Biles tries to bench press Karesky off him but Karesky keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Karesky decides to stand up, so the ref orders Biles to his feet.
Biles checks a leg kick nicely.
Karesky tries to clinch up.
Karesky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biles shoots in looking for a takedown. Karesky tries to sprawl out of it but Biles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karesky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles misses with a takedown attempt
and Karesky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles fails with a takedown attempt.
Biles misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karesky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karesky rushes Biles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karesky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karesky is struggling to control the position.
Biles tries to pull guard but Karesky won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Karesky.
It looks like Ryan Biles has been cut.
Biles is trying to pull guard but Karesky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Biles is trying to pull guard but Karesky has him pressed against the cage.
Karesky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karesky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Biles is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karesky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karesky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karesky stalls.
A short left from Karesky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karesky has Biles pressed against the cage.
Biles tries for a takedown but Karesky manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karesky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Karesky.
Biles tries to pull guard but Karesky holds him up against the cage and eventually Biles drops back down to his feet.
Biles letting Karesky take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pejro Karesky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Biles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karesky moves into the clinch.
Karesky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Biles up against the cage.
Biles jumps guard but Karesky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Karesky.
Karesky lands a hook that snaps the head of Biles backwards.
Karesky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pejro Karesky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karesky.
Karesky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles tries to pull guard but Karesky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karesky digs a right hand into Biles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biles's gas tank.
Biles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Biles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karesky is working Biles over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karesky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biles backwards.
Karesky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karesky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karesky is defending well.
Karesky is working Biles over against the cage.
Biles takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Karesky.
Karesky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Biles takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Karesky.
Karesky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karesky working Biles over with knees to the body.
Karesky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karesky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Karesky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karesky lands a body punch.
Karesky taking a breather.
Karesky is leaning against Biles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karesky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karesky lands with a left to the head.
Karesky has Biles pushed against the cage.
Karesky pushes Biles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biles takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Karesky.
Biles takes an elbow to the temple.
Karesky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biles backwards.
Biles is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karesky.
Oh Biles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karesky is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karesky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karesky presses Biles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Biles seems to have got his legs back now.
Biles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karesky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biles takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Karesky.
Karesky lands a shoulder strike.
Karesky lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Karesky to work.
Karesky has Biles pressed against the cage.
Biles takes an elbow to the temple.
Karesky lands a shot to the body.
Biles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karesky is leaning against Biles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karesky lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Karesky.
Karesky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Karesky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karesky digs a right hand into Biles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biles's gas tank.
Karesky lands an elbow just above Biles 's eye.
Karesky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Biles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karesky prevents it.
Karesky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biles backwards.
Karesky stalling against the cage.
Karesky scores a nice knee to the body.
Karesky lands a shot to the body.
Karesky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
Karesky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karesky throws a big uppercut that drops Biles! More strikes from Karesky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Biles lies dazed against the cage as Karesky celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pejro Karesky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Metsa Aff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Metsa Aff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Metsa Aff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoover throws a leg kick but Aff checks it.
Hoover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aff misses with a looping left.
Hoover throws a counter combo.
Aff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hoover's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoover duly obliges.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Aff misses with a straight left.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aff enables Hoover to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Aff keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully.
Hoover chips away with some ground and pound.
Aff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aff striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Aff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoover pushes down on Aff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aff trying to hold on to Hoover's head to control him but Hoover postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover passes to side control.
Aff is trying to get back to half guard.
Aff is letting Hoover control him for a moment.
Hoover working the body and head with strikes.
Hoover trying to control the action but Aff is working from the bottom.
Aff is trying to control Hoover's posture but Hoover avoids it.
Aff is not content to let Hoover control the position.
Aff can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Aff parries the strikes from Hoover easily there. Hoover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aff to escape.
Hoover wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aff, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aff keeps Hoover under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Aff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aff seems a little lost for a moment, as Hoover dominates the positioning.
Hoover sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aff is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hoover postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoover avoids the strikes from the bottom by Aff.
Hoover tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover is working Aff over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aff is looking to control Hoover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aff avoid being mounted?
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aff keeps working.
Aff is looking to control Hoover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aff avoid being mounted?
Aff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoover defends it easily.
Hoover trying to control but Aff is working from the bottom.
Hoover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aff is on top in guard.
Aff stays in close to Hoover's body and controls the position.
Hoover is trying to control the position but Aff postures up.
Aff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoover is keeping the position for now.
Aff pushes down on Hoover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoover is trying to get back to full guard.
Aff is trying to control. Hoover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoover wants to get back to full guard.
Hoover keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoover has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoover is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Hoover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aff tries to clinch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aff jabs Hoover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aff throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoover lands a jab to Aff's midsection.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Aff shows good takedown defense.
Aff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Aff.
Aff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hoover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aff.
Hoover shoots and misses
letting Aff counter with a right hand.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoover lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aff misses with a few strikes there.
Aff misses with a wild combination.
Hoover shoots in and bounces Aff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aff controls Hoover momentarily but Hoover frees himself.
Hoover looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoover tries to free his leg and advance position but Aff is retaining full guard.
Aff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoover controls the pace.
Aff throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoover controls the pace.
Hoover is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoover controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Aff keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aff is keeping the position for now.
Hoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Aff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Metsa Aff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoover looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aff misses with a head kick.
Aff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoover tries to bum rush Aff with a series of wild strikes but Aff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aff misses with a few strikes there.
Metsa Aff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoover tries a head kick but it misses.
Aff appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Hoover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoover looks to land a combination but Aff avoids it well.
Hoover misses with a body shot.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Aff avoids them all with ease.
Hoover misses with a wild body shot.
Dominic Hoover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Aff.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aff circles away.
Metsa Aff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Hoover.
Hoover slips a straight right by Aff.
Hoover avoids the head kick by Aff.
Aff rushes Hoover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aff prevents Hoover from breaking the clinch.
Aff throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aff lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aff misses with a punch to the body.
Aff controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoover is trying to push Aff away but Aff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Aff tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aff rather than just go for the knockout.
Aff is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Aff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aff jabs at Hoover's body.
Aff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoover has time to react.
Aff leaves Hoover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aff wants to clinch up but Hoover keeps it at a distance.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Metsa Aff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hoover moves out of range of the body kick from Aff.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Aff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoover gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hoover seems content to control.
Aff throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aff punching from the bottom.
Aff wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aff is looking for a sweep. Hoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hoover is stalling here. Aff is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoover seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aff has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aff taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover tries to buck Aff off but Aff is having none of it.
Hoover sneaks back into half guard.
Hoover on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoover trying to control but Aff postures up.
Aff trying to control the action but Hoover is working from the bottom.
Hoover is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoover wants to control but Aff is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoover.
Aff trying to control but Hoover is working from the bottom.
Aff connects with a couple of short punches.
Aff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoover pulls Aff in close to prevent any damage.
Aff throwing strikes but missing.
Aff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM inform us that Hoover has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoover is trying to control the position but Aff postures up.
Aff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aff landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dominic Hoover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aff is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoover working over Aff with some ground and pound. Aff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aff keeps working.
Aff is trying to maintain the position but Hoover is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aff tries to get to full guard but Hoover has control of the leg.
Hoover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aff manages to get to full guard.
Aff keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully.
Hoover is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover is in close to Aff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoover pushing down on Aff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Hoover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoover 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Hoover!
Dominic Hoover decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related blaring out of the sound system. Molito has chosen Trophies as his entrance music. Enrique Molito is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maciej Zegan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrique Molito!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zegan misses with an uppercut
and Molito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molito throws a jab but it's blocked by Zegan.
Zegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zegan misses with a low kick.
Zegan throws a wild body kick that Molito sees coming a mile off.
Molito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molito avoids the head kick by Zegan.
A head kick from Zegan lands but Molito takes it in his stride.
It looks like Enrique Molito has been cut.
Zegan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Molito.
Molito's coach down at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Molito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molito moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zegan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zegan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Molito counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Zegan misses.
It seemed like Molito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zegan misses with a left hand
and Molito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zegan scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Zegan misses.
Zegan throws a series of punches but Molito avoids them all with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zegan. Molito shrugs it off though.
Molito blocks a head kick by Zegan.
Zegan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zegan is looking to score with low kicks.
Molito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molito checks a low kick from Zegan.
Molito throws out a counter right but Zegan avoids it with no problem.
Molito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zegan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Molito.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Molito! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan clinches.
Zegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Molito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molito avoids a wild elbow strike from Zegan.
Zegan stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zegan crunches a lovely knee into Molito's ribcage.
Zegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Molito avoids the elbow strike from Zegan, against the cage.
Molito blocks an elbow strike.
Molito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zegan is pushing Molito up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Molito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Molito is defending well for now.
Molito missing with knees to the body.
Molito has a couple of punches blocked by Zegan.
Zegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zegan managing to block the knees to the body from Molito.
Molito avoids the elbow strike from Zegan, against the cage.
Zegan misses with an elbow strike.
Molito throws an elbow that misses.
Zegan lands an elbow inside.
Zegan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Molito.
Zegan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zegan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zegan can't find room to land a body shot as Molito controls the action.
Zegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zegan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zegan lands an elbow that stopped Molito in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zegan throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Molito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zegan pushes off an throws an elbow but Molito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Molito's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zegan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Molito throws out a counter right but Zegan avoids it with no problem.
Zegan throws a jab when Molito was well out of range.
Zegan staying out of range there.
Molito takes one on the button.
Zegan throws a head kick but Molito moves out of range.
Molito blocks a head kick by Zegan.
Molito throws out a counter right but Zegan avoids it with no problem.
Zegan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Molito takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan lands a head kick. Molito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Molito blocks a head kick by Zegan.
Zegan looks to land a body kick but Molito moved away.
Zegan swings widly with a right hand
and Molito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Zegan
and Molito counters with a stiff right hand.
Molito connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Zegan covering up! Molito comes in with a big uppercut and Zegan goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enrique Molito! Enrique Molito retains his featherweight title!
Enrique Molito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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