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MFN 264: Two Title War PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Romero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lords Of Salem . Ashton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Nicodemo Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero throws a combination. Ashton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romero looks to land a combination but Ashton avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Ashton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero scores with a head kick.
Romero throws a combination. Ashton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero has Ashton up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashton is looking for a takedown.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton is working for takedown but Romero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ashton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Romero to the mat! Romero manages to get full guard.
Romero wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ashton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero gets back to full guard.
Ashton cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ashton has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashton defends it easily.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ashton off and has taken his back!
Romero is looking for the choke from the back position but Ashton is controlling his hands well.
Romero avoiding Ashton 's attempts to control his hands.
Ashton showing good submission defense here.
Romero looking for the choke but no joy.
Ashton trying to control the hands but Romero breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Romero manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Romero looking for the RNC.
Romero is trying to stick to Ashton's back but Ashton is turning into Romero. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Romero's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ashton.
Ashton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ashton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ashton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ashton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Romero preventing the sweep.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. Ashton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by Ashton!
Romero wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Ashton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashton trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
Ashton 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.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ashton dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Ashton is looking for the big counter here.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashton as he avoids it easily.
Romero drives through and clinches with Ashton against the cage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero gets through Ashton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a nice knee to the body.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashton avoids it.
Romero lands a nice knee to the body.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ashton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Romero on his heels. He'll look to pass Romero's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ashton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romero.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Ashton keeps moving and retains side control.
Romero is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ashton trying to control the position but Romero is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ashton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Romero looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ashton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Romero is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ashton lets go of the hold and Romero can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Ashton!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rick Ashton made sure he mentioned Maximum Vitality, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlato Kuzmejniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry comes to the cage accompanied by Unashamed. Zlato Kuzmejniev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlato Kuzmejniev!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmejniev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like John Henry has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Kuzmejniev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuzmejniev.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henry throws a combination. Kuzmejniev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Henry.
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry scores with a head kick.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Kuzmejniev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henry.
Henry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that Henry semi-blocks.
Henry looks for the body kick but Kuzmejniev saw that one coming.
Henry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuzmejniev drops his hands momentarily and Henry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy body kick from Kuzmejniev
and Henry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuzmejniev's guard.
Kuzmejniev is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmejniev is still in real trouble! Can Henry finish him?
Kuzmejniev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuzmejniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henry gets to his feet and stands over Kuzmejniev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kuzmejniev felt that one! Henry unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kuzmejniev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry!
After winning the bout, John Henry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with Hamburger blaring out of the sound system. Conor McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDonald enables Kim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDonald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
Kim wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Kim has managed to sweep!
Kim slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim advances position into side control!
McDonald defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Kim lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
McDonald tries to sprawl but Kim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Kim stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kim postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Kim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Kim stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kim landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kim distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kim lands a nice forearm strike.
Kim working the head and body with strikes.
Kim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Kim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Kim has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kim swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kim's guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Roberto Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kim keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Kim ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conor McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Kim.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
McDonald slips a straight right by Kim.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Conor McDonald has been cut.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kim.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
Kim is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim pulls guard effortlessly.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conor McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Kim.
I've got Kim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Kim!
An out of breath Roberto Kim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Conor McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a Big Mac... '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Doofenshmirtz's choice of entrance music: Feuer Frei -by- Rammstein. This should be fireworks!
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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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Munchkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doofenshmirtz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munchkin has time to react.
Doofenshmirtz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munchkin.
Munchkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doofenshmirtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munchkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin misses with a straight right.
Doofenshmirtz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munchkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doofenshmirtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doofenshmirtz throws a series of punches but Munchkin avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Doofenshmirtz misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doofenshmirtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munchkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doofenshmirtz sprawls and moves away.
Doofenshmirtz looks to land a combination but Munchkin avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz looks to throw the jab but Munchkin is out of range.
Munchkin attempts a counter takedown but Doofenshmirtz avoids it well and moves away.
Doofenshmirtz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munchkin misses with an uppercut.
Munchkin scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
Munchkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doofenshmirtz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Munchkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munchkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doofenshmirtz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munchkin is out of range and Doofenshmirtz settles back down.
Munchkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doofenshmirtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Munchkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munchkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doofenshmirtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Doofenshmirtz misses the target.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Munchkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Doofenshmirtz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook to the side of Munchkin's head but Munchkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doofenshmirtz fakes the leg kick and cracks Munchkin in the body.
A good leg kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin thows a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz checks it
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz throws the left hand but Munchkin avoids the punch easily.
Munchkin feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munchkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doofenshmirtz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munchkin somewhat.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a hook.
Doofenshmirtz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munchkin lands a head shot.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doofenshmirtz manages to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Munchkin slips a jab from Doofenshmirtz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munchkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Munchkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doofenshmirtz to the mat! Doofenshmirtz manages to get full guard.
Doofenshmirtz kicks Munchkin 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!
Munchkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz loads up on a big right hand but Munchkin slips the punch.
Doofenshmirtz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munchkin takes a swing at Doofenshmirtz's ribcage but misses.
Doofenshmirtz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munchkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munchkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinz Doofenshmirtz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Munchkin tries a low kick but Doofenshmirtz avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munchkin with a body shot.
Doofenshmirtz takes a swing at Munchkin's ribcage but misses.
Munchkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doofenshmirtz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munchkin looks to throw the jab but Doofenshmirtz is out of range.
Munchkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doofenshmirtz is fending him off so far but Munchkin persists. Nope, Doofenshmirtz circles away and we're back to standing.
Doofenshmirtz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Doofenshmirtz misses.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to chop away at Munchkin's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Doofenshmirtz. No joy for Munchkin on that attempt.
Munchkin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munchkin lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz wants to stand and escape but Munchkin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munchkin preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munchkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munchkin looking to sit in guard and control but Doofenshmirtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doofenshmirtz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doofenshmirtz wanted to stand there but Munchkin had control of the position.
Doofenshmirtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz looking to pass the guard.
Munchkin wants to sweep here but Doofenshmirtz controlling him for the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Doofenshmirtz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munchkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doofenshmirtz is one step ahead there.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to stand up but Munchkin won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin keeping moving, preventing Doofenshmirtz from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a body kick
and Munchkin counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munchkin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doofenshmirtz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to improve his position.
Munchkin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Munchkin lands an elbow.
Doofenshmirtz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin looks up at the clock and then as Doofenshmirtz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Munchkin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Doofenshmirtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munchkin in side control, throwing shots but Doofenshmirtz defends.
Doofenshmirtz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Doofenshmirtz struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munchkin landing a few strikes.
Munchkin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Munchkin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Munchkin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Doofenshmirtz dodges the ground and pound from Munchkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Munchkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heinz Doofenshmirtz's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Munchkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munchkin slips under a jab from Doofenshmirtz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doofenshmirtz checks a leg kick.
Munchkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doofenshmirtz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a series of wild punches.
Munchkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doofenshmirtz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munchkin with a body shot.
Doofenshmirtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Doofenshmirtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchkin throws a looping overhand right but Doofenshmirtz ducks down to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz slips under a jab from Munchkin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doofenshmirtz. Munchkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munchkin looking to score a takedown here. Doofenshmirtz is defending well but Munchkin drives through and ends up in Doofenshmirtz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to stand up but Munchkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Munchkin looking to sit in guard and control but Doofenshmirtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doofenshmirtz stays in close to Munchkin's body and controls the position.
Munchkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vladislav Munchkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munchkin wants to sweep here but Doofenshmirtz controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doofenshmirtz is fighting to break Munchkin's control of his arms but Munchkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Munchkin keeping full guard, as Doofenshmirtz tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doofenshmirtz wants to get up but he can't break Munchkin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Doofenshmirtz.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munchkin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doofenshmirtz to the ground. Munchkin is now in Doofenshmirtz's guard.
Doofenshmirtz kicks Munchkin off and gets to his feet.
Doofenshmirtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook but Munchkin blocks it.
Munchkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munchkin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz misses with some punches.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munchkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munchkin lands a nice uppercut.
Doofenshmirtz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munchkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Munchkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin missing with a left hand there. Doofenshmirtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munchkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doofenshmirtz.
Munchkin tries to clinch but Doofenshmirtz is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Donk. Doofenshmirtz catches Munchkin right on the button with a cross.
Munchkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doofenshmirtz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinz Doofenshmirtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doofenshmirtz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Heinz Doofenshmirtz made sure he mentioned $30 items, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali's entrance music is Punjab. A fine choice. Fukuzawa has chosen In Flames - Colony as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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36
148 lbs
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32
153 lbs
26 - 13 - 2 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Fukuzawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Fukuzawa throws the kick towards the body but Koothrappali avoids it.
Koothrappali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuzawa moves away.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuzawa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koothrappali backs up against the cage.
Fukuzawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali connects with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali looks to land a body kick but Fukuzawa moved away.
Fukuzawa flicks out a counter leg kick but Koothrappali steps away.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but Koothrappali moved away.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukuzawa. That did some damage!
Fukuzawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koothrappali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koothrappali throws a right and a left that Fukuzawa avoids nicely.
Koothrappali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fukuzawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
Fukuzawa flicks out a counter leg kick but Koothrappali steps away.
Koothrappali scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a looping overhand right but Fukuzawa ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuzawa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koothrappali with a body shot.
Koothrappali connects with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fukuzawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Fukuzawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Fukuzawa misses.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
Koothrappali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fukuzawa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Fukuzawa misses.
Nice body kick there by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koothrappali throws a chopping leg kick but Fukuzawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
Fukuzawa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fukuzawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukuzawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuzawa throws a right and a left that Koothrappali avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Koothrappali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Koothrappali avoids it with no problem.
Fukuzawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fukuzawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fukuzawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koothrappalis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
Koothrappali throws a looping overhand right but Fukuzawa ducks down to avoid it.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa ducks right into an uppercut from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fukuzawa checks it well.
Koothrappali catches Fukuzawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Fukuzawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Fukuzawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukuzawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuzawa. Koothrappali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koothrappali lands with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fukuzawa blocks the leg kick.
Fukuzawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Koothrappali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fukuzawa is able to avoid easily.
Fukuzawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fukuzawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Koothrappali.
Fukuzawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali scores with a body shot.
Fukuzawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Koothrappali misses.
Fukuzawa misses with an uppercut. Koothrappali saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Koothrappali. Beautiful body shot.
Koothrappali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fukuzawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fukuzawa takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Fukuzawa 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.
Koothrappali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range and Koothrappali settles back down.
Fukuzawa feints a counter leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fukuzawa is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fukuzawa moves out of range as Koothrappali strikes.
Fukuzawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukuzawa misses with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fukuzawa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koothrappali has got the better of the exchanges.
Koothrappali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuzawa manages to avoid it.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fukuzawa's calf.
Fukuzawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koothrappali checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukuzawa can do to turn this around?
Fukuzawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Koothrappali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fukuzawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuzawa scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick as Fukuzawa jumps back.
A low kick from Koothrappali is predictable there
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuzawa throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuzawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fukuzawa misses with a two punch combination.
Fukuzawa misses the jab.
Koothrappali moves away from the strike by Fukuzawa.
Koothrappali with a jab.
Koothrappali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukuzawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fukuzawa sizes up Koothrappali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koothrappali.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Fukuzawa's leg. Fukuzawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Koothrappali misses its intended target.
Koothrappali tries to land a leg kick but Fukuzawa saw it coming and moves away.
Fukuzawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukuzawa throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fukuzawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali is looking to slow Fukuzawa down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Koothrappali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range easily.
Fukuzawa throws out a counter right but Koothrappali avoids it with no problem.
Koothrappali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fukuzawa misses with a body kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fukuzawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A clash of legs there as Fukuzawa blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fukuzawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koothrappali tests Fukuzawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fukuzawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuzawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Koothrappali should have avoided that one.
Fukuzawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koothrappali under the eye.
Fukuzawa misses with a left hand
and Koothrappali counters with a nice leg kick.
Fukuzawa fakes the leg kick and cracks Koothrappali in the body.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Koothrappali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koothrappali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fukuzawa is able to avoid easily.
Fukuzawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick.
Koothrappali catches Fukuzawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuzawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Koothrappali.
A leg kick checked by Fukuzawa.
Koothrappali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Fukuzawa.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Fukuzawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koothrappali misses with a wild body shot.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Fukuzawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koothrappali momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Itagaki Fukuzawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Koothrappali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Koothrappali with a hook.
Fukuzawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa moved away.
Koothrappali throws out a leg kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range and Koothrappali only half commits.
Koothrappali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koothrappali cracks Fukuzawa with an open hand slap.
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Fukuzawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuzawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Fukuzawa moves his leg out of the way.
Fukuzawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Koothrappali lands a nice looking body shot.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fukuzawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fukuzawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Koothrappali.
Fukuzawa tried to score with a low kick but Koothrappali checks it.
Koothrappali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koothrappali's knee momentarily.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fukuzawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fukuzawa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koothrappali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koothrappali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fukuzawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koothrappali. Koothrappali obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koothrappali is able to avoid easily.
Fukuzawa misses with a straight right.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuzawa.
Koothrappali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fukuzawa just manages to avoid it.
Fukuzawa checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Fukuzawa misses with a leg kick.
Koothrappali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fukuzawa's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali thumps Fukuzawa with a low kick.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Fukuzawa.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fukuzawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Fukuzawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuzawa is just out of range.
Fukuzawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koothrappali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
A lazy left from Fukuzawa finds it's target.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Fukuzawa moves his leg out of the way.
Fukuzawa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a left to the body.
Fukuzawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Koothrappali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuzawa moves away.
Fukuzawa misses the jab.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick.
Fukuzawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fukuzawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koothrappali.
Koothrappali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koothrappali scores with a nice head shot.
Fukuzawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koothrappali lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali 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 Fukuzawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fukuzawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koothrappali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koothrappali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koothrappali scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Fukuzawa unleashes a big counter combination but Koothrappali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fukuzawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fukuzawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koothrappali.
Fukuzawa throws a low kick but Koothrappali moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fukuzawa. That's going to slow Koothrappali down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koothrappali moves away.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range.
Koothrappali jabs Fukuzawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fukuzawa throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Koothrappali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koothrappali 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rajesh Koothrappali thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Gaultier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Night Prowler -by- AC/DC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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24
155 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaultier.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Gaultier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaultier lands with a nice combination. Ramirez backs away looking to recover.
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaultier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Gaultier blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
Gaultier controlling Ramirez's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaultier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaultier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaultier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaultier keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaultier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaultier's head.
Ramirez connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaultier has wrist control.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
Gaultier wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez postures up in Gaultier's guard and throws a big left but Gaultier blocks it.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Gaultier keeps moving.
Ramirez prevents Gaultier from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaultier's head.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez is in close to Gaultier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Gaultier keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Gaultier is keeping the position.
Gaultier wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaultier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaultier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Gaultier is keeping the position.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Gaultier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaultier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Gaultier trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez is trying to control Gaultier's posture but Gaultier avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gaultier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramirez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gaultier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaultier.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaultier's half guard.
Gaultier is trying to stand.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gaultier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Gaultier dodges it nicely.
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaultier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Gaultier wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaultier avoid being mounted?
Gaultier controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez stops Gaultier from getting back to his feet.
Gaultier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Ramirez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramirez is nestled in close to Gaultier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaultier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Gaultier is defending well.
Ramirez throws a strike but Gaultier avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gaultier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramirez postures up in Gaultier's guard and throws a big left but Gaultier blocks it.
Gaultier trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez postures up and lands a big shot to Gaultier's brow.
Ramirez trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
Gaultier wants to stand up but Ramirez is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaultier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaultier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaultier misses with a straight left.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Gaultier moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaultier. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gaultier misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaultier just manages to avoid it.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaultier lands with a nice body kick.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaultier fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaultier finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramirez's head.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaultier.
Ramirez misses with a takedown
letting Gaultier counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyon Gaultier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaultier. Gaultier obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaultier back to the cage. Ramirez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaultier leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaultier throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Gaultier.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
A little jabbing left from Gaultier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaultier sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaultier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaultier slips under a jab.
Gaultier swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Gaultier moved out of range nicely.
Gaultier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaultier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramirez with a body shot.
Gaultier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaultier's waist but Gaultier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
Gaultier misses with a kick to the body.
Gaultier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaultier as he jumps to the side.
Gaultier ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaultier avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gaultier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaultier.
Gaultier tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Gaultier takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaultier connects with the punch.
Gaultier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaultier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gaultier scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramirez should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Gaultier blocks the low kick.
Gaultier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaultier misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
Gaultier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
A leg kick checked by Gaultier.
Gaultier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gaultier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaultier circles away.
A nice side step and Gaultier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaultier looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Gaultier connects with a body shot that sends Ramirez's belly button to the back.
Ramirez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gaultier counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaultier tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaultier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaultier stuffs the takedown.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Gaultier avoids it.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Gaultier moved away.
Gaultier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gaultier tries to land a leg kick but Ramirez saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramirez prevents Gaultier from improving his position.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaultier 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Ramirez!
Ricardo Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kehoe's choice of entrance music: "Master of Puppets" by Metallica. 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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175 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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Kehoe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Strange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kehoe sprawls and moves away.
Kehoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strange momentarily.
Strange displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kehoe throws out the jab.
Strange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kehoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strange.
Kehoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kehoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kehoe works over Strange with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kehoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Strange is looking for a triangle but Kehoe pushes his legs off easily.
Strange being controlled here, momentarily.
Strange has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kehoe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Strange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kehoe throws a strike aimed at the side of Strange's head but Strange avoids it well.
Strange takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Strange sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strange is staying active underneath Kehoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kehoe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kehoe!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kehoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kehoe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kehoe lands a nice forearm strike.
Kehoe working the head and body with strikes.
Kehoe scoring with punches and elbows.
Kehoe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange manages to get back to half guard.
Kehoe trying to control from Strange's half guard. Strange has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kehoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strange on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
Kehoe is looking to clinch but Strange is avoiding it.
Kehoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kehoe finds it's way through Strange's defenses.
Kehoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange moves out of range of the strikes.
Strange changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Strange.
Strange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kehoe forces Strange back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
A short right from Kehoe.
Kehoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kehoe lands with a right to the head.
Kehoe working aggressively here.
Kehoe pushes Strange back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kehoe scores with a head kick.
Kehoe looks to land a left hand but Strange moved out of range nicely.
Strange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kehoe sprawls and moves away.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Strange moved out of range.
Strange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kehoe. Strange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strange feinted with a counter takedown.
Kehoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Kehoe.
Strange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kehoe misses with a wild combination.
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!
Kehoe misses with a hook.
Strange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kehoe sprawls and moves away.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strange blocks a head kick by Kehoe.
Strange changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kehoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strange manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kehoe misses with a wild body shot.
Strange attempts a counter takedown but Kehoe avoids it well and moves away.
Kehoe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kehoe throws a series of strikes that have Strange backpedaling.
Kehoe tries to work over Strange's front leg with a kick but Strange checks it.
Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe misses with a kick to the body.
Kehoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kehoe tries to throw a body punch but Strange avoids it by throwing Kehoe back against the cage.
Strange drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kehoe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Kehoe to work.
Kehoe lands with a light punch inside.
Kehoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses.
Kehoe trying to stall but Strange improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kehoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kehoe misses with a body punch.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kehoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Strange.
Kehoe has a couple of punches blocked by Strange.
Strange blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kehoe.
Strange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kehoe throws a head kick but Strange moves out of range.
Kehoe is looking to clinch but Strange is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kehoe tries to clinch but Strange moves out of range.
Strange attempts a counter takedown but Kehoe avoids it well and moves away.
Strange slips under a jab from Kehoe.
Strange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kehoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kehoe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kehoe on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strange.
Stalling in the clinch from Kehoe.
Strange blocks a body shot from Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Strange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe is looking to control Strange's arms but Strange gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kehoe has his back to the cage.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kehoe working aggressively here.
Kehoe tries to stall but Strange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe controlling the action here for a moment.
Kehoe is trying to stall.
Kehoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kehoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kehoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kehoe lands with a light punch inside.
Kehoe working aggressively here.
Kehoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kehoe lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kehoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kehoe.
Kehoe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Kehoe.
Kehoe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kehoe has a couple of punches blocked by Strange.
Strange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrew Kehoe 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.
Kehoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kehoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kehoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
Kehoe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strange prevents it.
Kehoe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simon Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses.
Kehoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strange blocks a body shot from Kehoe.
Kehoe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strange fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe throws a nice head kick!
Kehoe wants to clinch but Strange slips to the side
so Strange counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kehoe is trying to keep Strange in close.
Strange looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Kehoe has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kehoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kehoe 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kehoe!
An out of breath Andrew Kehoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Simon Strange stepped up to the mic, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judd comes to the cage accompanied by I take it up the ass - by lil wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 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
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasha slips a straight right by Judd.
Pasha blocks a head kick by Judd.
Judd swings for the body but Pasha moves out of range.
Pasha throws out a counter right but Judd avoids it with no problem.
Judd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judd looking to score a takedown here. Pasha is defending well but Judd drives through and ends up in Pasha's guard.
Judd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pasha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judd has managed to get both his arms back between Pasha's legs - danger averted.
Pasha working for a triangle but Judd defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha keeping full guard, as Judd tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasha trying to control the position.
Pasha looking for a guillotine here but Judd defends easily.
Judd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Judd looking to pass the guard.
Judd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pasha keeping moving, preventing Judd from controlling successfully.
Judd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pasha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pasha working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Judd wants to pass the guard but Pasha is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pasha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judd lands a jab to Pasha's midsection.
Judd connects with an inside leg kick.
Eugene Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Judd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Judd!
Judd avoids a kick to the body.
Pasha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pasha tries to move into range but Judd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pasha throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Pasha backs away, Judd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Judd tries to clinch but Pasha moves out of range.
Judd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Judd's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judd throws a chopping leg kick but Pasha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pasha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a body punch
and Judd counters with a stiff right hand.
Pasha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pasha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pasha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pasha cracks the inside of Judd's front leg.
Pasha lands a jab to Judd's midsection.
Pasha misses with a left hand
and Judd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pasha throws a body punch but Judd moves out of range.
Judd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judd.
Judd dives in and grabs Pasha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pasha pushes down on Judd's head and hops out.
Judd backing away here, and Pasha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Judd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pasha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Judd rather than just go for the knockout.
Pasha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Judd cracks the inside of Pasha's front leg.
Pasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pasha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pasha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Judd checks the leg kick.
Judd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pasha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judd.
Judd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pasha can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Judd.
Judd throws a chopping leg kick but Pasha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Judd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pasha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judd misses the shot to the body.
Judd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pasha.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judd clinches.
Judd can't find room to land a body shot as Pasha controls the action.
Judd has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha lands a right hand.
Judd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Judd is keeping busy.
Pasha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right handed body shot lands from Pasha.
Pasha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judd misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judd, right into the meat.
Pasha throws a jab when Judd was well out of range.
Judd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pasha.
Pasha throws a low kick, looking for Judd's leg but Judd calmly moves out of range.
Judd swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pasha to counter with a crisp jab.
Judd avoids the body shot from Pasha.
Judd misses the shot to the body.
Pasha misses with a looping left.
Pasha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judd lands the left hand.
Judd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasha as he connects with a hook.
Pasha jabs at Judd's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pasha momentarily.
Pasha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd throws the kick towards the body but Pasha avoids it.
Judd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Judd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judd 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 Pasha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pasha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Judd misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A left lands for Judd.
Pasha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasha misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judd scores with a punch to the head.
Pasha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judd connects with a jab.
Pasha is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Judd scores with a hook to the body. Pasha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pasha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judd throws out the jab.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pasha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pasha is still on wobbly legs! Can Judd finish him?
Pasha throws a lazy right hand but Judd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pasha seems to have recovered his senses.
Judd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pasha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Judd is just out of range.
Judd wants to clinch.
Eugene Judd is winning the standup battle so far.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Judd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Judd is looking to slow Pasha down with leg kicks.
Pasha misses with a body kick.
Pasha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judd.
Judd cracks Pasha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Judd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judd tries to score with a low kick but Pasha moves his leg out of the way.
A jab lands there for Judd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Judd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pasha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasha checks a leg kick.
Pasha slips a jab from Judd.
Judd misses with a shot to the body
and Pasha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Judd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pasha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pasha throws a looping overhand right but Judd ducks down to avoid it.
Judd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Judd connects with a solid leg kick.
Pasha blocks a head kick by Judd.
Judd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pasha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Eugene Judd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Judd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Pasha tries a head kick but it misses.
Pasha tries to keep at a distance but Judd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pasha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pasha throws a leg kick but Judd checks it.
Judd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judd misses with the body kick
and Pasha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Judd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pasha.
Pasha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judd misses with a body shot
and Pasha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pasha.
Pasha ducks under a wild hook from Judd.
Pasha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Judd's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Judd thows a leg kick but Pasha checks it
and Pasha counters with a solid body kick.
Judd misses with a low kick.
Pasha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Judd tries to work over Pasha's front leg with a kick but Pasha checks it.
Pasha blocks a jab.
Judd wants to land a leg kick but Pasha is out of range.
Judd punishes Pasha's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasha.
Judd throws a poor cross that misses
and Pasha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Judd misses with a straight left.
Pasha feints a counter leg kick.
Pasha cracks Judd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judd tried to score with a low kick but Pasha checks it.
It seemed like Pasha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali Pasha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Judd blocks the leg kick.
As Pasha backs away, Judd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judd misses with a low kick.
Judd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pasha cracks the inside of Judd's front leg.
Pasha misses with a looping left.
Judd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pasha just manages to avoid it.
Judd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Judd 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.
Good work by Judd as he checks the leg kick.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judd.
Judd lands a jab to Pasha's midsection.
Nice shot by Judd.
Pasha is looking to slow Judd down with leg kicks.
Judd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pasha back to the cage. Judd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pasha throws a wild body kick that Judd sees coming a mile off.
Judd cracks the inside of Pasha's front leg.
Judd throws a leg kick but Pasha checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pasha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pasha lands a head shot.
Judd lands a jab to the nose.
Judd jabs Pasha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Judd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pasha.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pasha.
Ali Pasha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasha avoids the body shot from Judd.
Judd throws a head kick but Pasha moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pasha misses.
Pasha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Judd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judd misses with an uppercut. Pasha saw that one coming.
Pasha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasha blocks a head kick by Judd.
Judd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pasha manages to avoid it.
Pasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Judd's calf.
A head kick misses from Pasha.
Judd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pasha throws a chopping leg kick but Judd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Judd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Judd is looking to land body kicks.
Pasha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Judd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pasha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pasha. Judd shrugs it off though.
Judd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pasha throws a leg kick which misses Judd's front leg but catches the back leg as Judd tries to avoid it.
Pasha misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pasha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judd was well out of range. Poor timing from Pasha.
Judd misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Pasha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Judd 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Judd!
A victorious Eugene Judd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ali Pasha stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Erika - I Don't Know. Vladimir Ignatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
182 lbs
38 - 20 - 1 |
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186 cm
32
186 lbs
21 - 8 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov throws a solid leg kick but De Noteboom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatov.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatov.
Ignatov connects with the punch.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ignatov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Noteboom checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to score with a low kick but De Noteboom moves his leg out of the way.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
Ignatov tries to work over De Noteboom's front leg with a kick but De Noteboom checks it.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
De Noteboom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Noteboom.
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Noteboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ignatov.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Ignatov connects with a nice looking jab.
De Noteboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatov sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick.
Ignatov is looking to slow De Noteboom down with leg kicks.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ignatov misses with a kick to the body.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
Ignatov throws a lazy body kick
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Ignatov blocks nicely.
De Noteboom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatov wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignatov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Noteboom is controlling him.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignatov wants to stand and escape but De Noteboom is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but De Noteboom moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Ignatov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Noteboom's calf.
Ignatov wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
De Noteboom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
Ignatov takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
De Noteboom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Noteboom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Noteboom defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatov is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Ignatov.
De Noteboom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as De Noteboom blocks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ignatov
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ignatov wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatov is retaining full guard.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ignatov wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Noteboom. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom blocks a jab.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
Ignatov sneaks out the side door and pushes De Noteboom away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ignatov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov misses with a two punch combination.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks De Noteboom off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ignatov!
Ignatov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Noteboom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ignatov regains half guard, as De Noteboom was trying to land strikes.
Ignatov is trying to stand up here but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
Ignatov is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
De Noteboom with the ground and pound but Ignatov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ignatov has his feet on De Noteboom's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but De Noteboom moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ignatov misses with a hook
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ignatov!
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Ignatov here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Noteboom postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Ignatov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ignatov is trying to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ignatov to see if he's OK.
De Noteboom prevents Ignatov from escaping the position.
De Noteboom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ignatov is trying to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working.
Check out the look on De Noteboom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ignatov tries to escape but De Noteboom is in control.
Ignatov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
De Noteboom grinds an elbow into Ignatov's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Noteboom asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
De Noteboom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ignatov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Noteboom asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ignatov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ignatov is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Noteboom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Ignatov slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ignatov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ignatov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Robert De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom scoring with punches and elbows.
Ignatov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ignatov defending against the ground and pound.
Ignatov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound.
De Noteboom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ignatov wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom drags him back down.
Ignatov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Noteboom.
De Noteboom prevents Ignatov from escaping the position.
De Noteboom working the head with strikes.
Ignatov is trying to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom 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.
De Noteboom lands a few punches from side control.
Ignatov is rocked!
De Noteboom working the ground and pound.
Ignatov is still in real trouble! Can De Noteboom finish him?
De Noteboom lands a strong strike to the head of Ignatov. That's dazed him! De Noteboom looking to finish here. Ignatov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - De Noteboom lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Robert De Noteboom retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Robert De Noteboom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manne comes into the arena with Edguy - Two Out of Seven blaring out of the sound system. Dust has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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29
147 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
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28
146 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust punishes Manne's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Dust.
A big left from Manne misses.
Manne lands a right hook to the body.
Manne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dust.
Manne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dust's guard.
Manne is looking to work some ground and pound but Dust has wrist control.
Dust is trying to control the position but Manne postures up.
Manne won't allow Dust to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust trying to control the position.
Manne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manne looking to sit in guard and control but Dust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manne is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne looking for a guillotine here but Dust defends easily.
Dust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dust won't allow Manne to sweep him here.
Dust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dust wants to control from the top but Manne keeps moving.
Dust avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dust wants to control from the top but Manne keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dust landing some decent shots from guard.
Manne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dust defends it easily.
Dust looking to pass the guard.
Manne wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manne has his foot on Dust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dust works his way back into a safe position though.
Dust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dust working some strikes from top position.
Dust wants to pass the guard but Manne is keeping the position.
Manne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dust puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dust wants to free his trapped foot but Manne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dust passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manne is working hard here to advance position.
Check out the look on Dust's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dust looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manne tries to bench press Dust off him but Dust keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dust landing a few strikes.
Dust scores with punches from side control.
Dust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manne keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manne throws a leg kick that misses.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manne was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Manne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dust shoots in and bounces Manne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manne controls Dust momentarily but Dust frees himself.
Dust is in close to Manne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne looking for a sweep. Not yet Manne, not yet.
Dust trying to control but Manne is working from the bottom.
Dust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dust doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dust manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dust landing with the ground and pound.
Dust trying to control but Manne is working from the bottom.
Manne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dust defends it easily.
Star Dust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dust preventing the sweep.
That's two 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.
Manne looking to control.
Dust landing with the ground and pound.
Manne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dust gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dust is looking to work some ground and pound but Manne has wrist control.
Manne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dust is stalling in the full guard.
Dust throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust throws a big elbow that misses.
Dust throws a strike but Manne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manne has passed into half guard!
Dust wants to control but Manne is keeping busy.
Dust regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne throws a strike but Dust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dust lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manne controls Dust momentarily but Dust frees himself.
Dust works over Manne with some ground and pound from guard.
Dust trying to control but Manne is working from the bottom.
Manne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dust working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manne wants to sweep here but Dust controlling him for the moment.
Dust got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dust has managed to get both his arms back between Manne's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Manne tries to move into range but Dust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dust connects with a solid leg kick.
Manne misses with a wild combination.
Dust has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dust lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dust moves away from the strike by Manne.
Manne throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Manne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dust.
Dust throws a front kick aimed at Manne's knee but Manne avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throws a leg kick
and Manne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manne.
Puntti Manne is winning the standup battle so far.
Manne throws a leg kick which misses Dust's front leg but catches the back leg as Dust tries to avoid it.
Dust lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust throws a jab when Manne was well out of range.
Dust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manne is able to avoid easily.
Manne appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manne misses the jab.
Dust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manne's sensitive parts.
Manne is looking to slow Dust down with leg kicks.
Dust misses with a hook. Manne ducked under it nicely.
Manne moves away from the strike by Dust.
Manne throws a hook but Dust blocks it.
Manne misses with a low kick.
Dust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dust sprawls well initially but Manne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dust with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dust wants to control but Manne passes into side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dust manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne wants to control but Dust is keeping busy.
Manne tries to get to full guard but Dust has control of the leg.
Dust content to control rather than advance.
Dust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manne keeps working.
Dust not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust is looking to take a break and control but Manne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manne wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Dust seems content to control.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dust not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manne is staying active underneath Dust, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manne wants to get back to full guard.
Dust is controlling the pace.
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.
Manne is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Dust misses its intended target.
Manne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manne misses with a hook.
Manne misses with a leg kick
and Dust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dust goes for a double leg but Manne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manne continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Manne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manne avoids the body shot from Dust.
Manne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manne scores with a takedown into Dust's guard.
Dust not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Puntti Manne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dust.
Dust shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dust on the side of the head.
Manne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manne 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 Dust has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dust and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Dust is predictable there
and Manne counters with a straight right hand.
Dust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dust misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dust.
Dust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manne throws out the jab.
Dust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manne throws out the jab.
Manne slips under a jab from Dust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manne.
Manne tries to land a front kick but Dust steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manne moves out of range of the leg kick from Dust.
Manne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dust throws a chopping leg kick but Manne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dust scores with a jab. Manne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dust throws a low kick but Manne moves out of range easily.
Manne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dust. Dust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manne moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Manne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manne.
Dust misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Manne moves away and avoids it.
Dust is looking to score with low kicks.
Manne thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust moves forwards but Manne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manne scores with a leg kick.
Dust connects with a solid leg kick.
Dust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manne connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust misses with a leg kick.
Manne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manne throws a hook but Dust blocks it.
Dust throws out a counter right but Manne avoids it with no problem.
Manne punishes Dust's body with a nice straight punch.
Manne swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Dust blocks a head kick by Manne.
Manne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dust but Dust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A bone on bone clash there as Dust blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust throws a jab but it's blocked by Manne.
Dust throws a body punch but Manne moves out of range.
Manne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manne showed some decent athleticism there.
Manne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dust looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dust is staying active underneath Manne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dust gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust looking for a guillotine here but Manne defends easily.
Manne won't allow Dust to sweep him here.
Dust wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Manne is now in half guard.
Manne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dust!
Manne landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne had his way with Star Dust in that round.
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!
Dust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manne circles away quickly and effectively.
Manne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dust sprawls and moves away.
Manne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dust connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dust. That's going to slow Manne down.
Manne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dust drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dust lands a couple of digs.
Manne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dust defends well.
Manne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dust accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dust defends it easily.
Dust stopping the sweep attempt from Manne.
Dust working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Manne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Manne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dust checks a leg kick.
Manne throws out a leg kick but Dust moves out of range and Manne only half commits.
Dust misses with a hook.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manne moves away.
Dust throws a body kick that misses.
Dust lunges at Manne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manne's hand.
Manne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dust has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manne has managed to get both his arms back between Dust's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manne defends it easily.
Manne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dust keeping full guard, as Manne tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Manne stopping the sweep attempt from Dust.
Manne connects with a couple of short punches.
Manne advances to half guard.
Dust is trying to maintain the position but Manne is very close to passing his half guard.
Dust has his hands clasped together around Manne's back. He's all about the action.
Dust tries to get to full guard but Manne has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Star Dust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dust 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
Star Dust is the new featherweight champion!
Star Dust bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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