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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mifune might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BABYMETAL - Uki Uki ★ Midnight . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tatsuya Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mifune.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Mifune with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mifune.
Miller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mifune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller clinches.
Mifune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Mifune avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Mifune letting Miller take a breather here.
Mifune avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries a body shot but Mifune blocks it.
Mifune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Mifune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Mifune presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mifune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mifune being controlled against the cage.
Miller is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Miller.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Mifune scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifune working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control Mifune's posture but Mifune avoids it.
Mifune lands a nice forearm strike.
Mifune working the strikes but Miller uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Miller keeping control of the position.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mifune looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mifune throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mifune's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Mifune has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mifune manages to get to full guard.
Mifune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Mifune has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mifune is looking for a triangle here but Miller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mifune sneaks back into half guard.
Miller is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Miller dominated 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.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mifune.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mifune misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mifune.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mifune throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking to clinch but Mifune is avoiding it.
Mifune throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Mifune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifune misses with a jab to the body
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Mifune's head.
Mifune with a nice cross.
Tatsuya Mifune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mifune bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mifune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifune is just out of range.
Mifune is looking to counter punch.
Mifune jabs at Miller's body.
Mifune lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Mifune will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller misses with an uppercut
letting Mifune counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mifune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Mifune throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Mifune misses the shot to the body.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller takes one on the button.
Mifune missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller wants to clinch but Mifune slips to the side
letting Mifune counter with a right hand.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Mifune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mifune misses with a hook.
Mifune closes the distance and clinches.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mifune.
Mifune was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mifune takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Mifune.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mifune rather than just go for the knockout.
Mifune takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Mifune.
Mifune throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller looks to land a combination but Mifune avoids it well.
Mifune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mifune looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Miller misses.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mifune.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Mifune misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Mifune tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Josh Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mifune moves away.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Mifune counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller gets caught napping as Mifune dives in and scores a takedown. Miller manages to retain guard.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Mifune dominated that second 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!
Mifune misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Tatsuya Mifune is winning the standup battle so far.
Mifune drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mifune scores with punches from side control.
Miller wants to control but Mifune postures up.
Mifune tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miller's legs.
Mifune working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mifune wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Mifune misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune with the ground and pound but Miller regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mifune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller is pressing down on Mifune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mifune is one step ahead there.
Mifune working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune slips nicely into half guard.
Mifune is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Mifune is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mifune seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Mifune has passed into side control.
Mifune working the head with strikes.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mifune wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mifune 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.
Mifune is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mifune in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Mifune taking a break here but Miller is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tatsuya Mifune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller is pressing down on Mifune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mifune lands a couple of elbows.
Mifune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Mifune distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mifune stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Mifune showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mifune has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Mifune!
After winning the bout, Tatsuya Mifune 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant lands a jab to McGobblecock, Jr.'s midsection.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant connects with a looping right hand.
Bryant checks a low kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped McGobblecock, Jr.'s head back.
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGobblecock, Jr.'s waist but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryant off to one side.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGobblecock, Jr. cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGobblecock, Jr. as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks McGobblecock, Jr. off balance momentarily.
McGobblecock, Jr.'s hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGobblecock, Jr. scrambles back to his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGobblecock, Jr. punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bryant sends McGobblecock, Jr. down but not out. Bryant dives into side control looking to finish.
McGobblecock, Jr. is rocked!
Bryant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGobblecock, Jr. is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bryant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant wants to control for a moment but McGobblecock, Jr. uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
Bryant stops McGobblecock, Jr. from getting back to his feet.
Bryant wants to pass to mount but McGobblecock, Jr. is defending the position.
McGobblecock, Jr. is in trouble now - Bryant has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. regains half guard.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura but McGobblecock, Jr. is defending well.
Bryant tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGobblecock, Jr. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. is concentrating on defense, preventing Bryant from advancing position.
Bryant is thwarting McGobblecock, Jr.'s attempts to control the position.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to escape.
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but McGobblecock, Jr. defends the submission attempt.
Bryant uses his free foot to push down on McGobblecock, Jr.'s thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant wants to control the pace but McGobblecock, Jr. is squirming around nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to get to half guard.
Bryant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bryant 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.
McGobblecock, Jr. is doing well to control the position and prevent Bryant from advancing to side control.
Bryant is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant with a jab.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. cracks Bryant with an open hand slap.
Bryant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but McGobblecock, Jr. moves his leg out of the way.
McGobblecock, Jr. clinches up against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant is pushing McGobblecock, Jr. up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice uppercut.
Bryant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
McGobblecock, Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
Bryant wants to break free but McGobblecock, Jr. has control.
McGobblecock, Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but McGobblecock, Jr. pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Bryant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryant throws a combination. McGobblecock, Jr. tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. moves away.
Bryant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGobblecock, Jr..
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!
McGobblecock, Jr. works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
A big left from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
Bryant scores with a takedown into McGobblecock, Jr.'s guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGobblecock, Jr. manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow just above Bryant 's eye.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a left hand.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGobblecock, Jr.'s elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a body shot from Bryant.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to control the position but instead, Bryant has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGobblecock, Jr. into the cage.
Bryant is pushing McGobblecock, Jr. up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGobblecock, Jr. has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to clinch.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but McGobblecock, Jr. moved out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGobblecock, Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from McGobblecock, Jr. finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Bryant misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGobblecock, Jr. closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bryant wants to get back to striking at distance but McGobblecock, Jr. won't allow it.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, McGobblecock, Jr. has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the cage.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but McGobblecock, Jr. has the dominant position.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bryant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGobblecock, Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to control from half guard but Bryant is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard but McGobblecock, Jr. has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to move to mount but Bryant blocks the move with his legs.
Bryant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bryant in particular looking to stall.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura but McGobblecock, Jr. is defending well.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to roll over but Bryant keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bryant seems content to control.
Bryant 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.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping control of the position.
McGobblecock, Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. is positioning himself well to prevent Bryant advancing to mount.
Bryant seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGobblecock, Jr. controlling the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura but McGobblecock, Jr. is defending well.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to hold on to Bryant's head to control him but Bryant postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGobblecock, Jr. swinging wildly here.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. McGobblecock, Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGobblecock, Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.
Bryant lands a nice hook to McGobblecock, Jr.'s body. McGobblecock, Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kobe Bryant.
I think Bryant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kobe Bryant!
A less than humble Kobe Bryant misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG. Shaw has chosen Family Force 5 - Chainsaw as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onanias Runkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Runkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runkman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Runkman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though.
Runkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Runkman trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Runkman thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Runkman is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Runkman in particular looking to stall.
Shaw is not content to let Runkman control the position.
Runkman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman trying to control from Shaw's half guard. Shaw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Runkman tries to pass.
Runkman 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.
Runkman throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Runkman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Runkman isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Runkman's lack of action.
Runkman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaw wants to control but Runkman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Runkman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Runkman wants to take a breather but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Runkman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shaw is refusing to be controlled, as Runkman sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw moves into full guard.
Runkman postures up.
Runkman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Runkman has Shaw in his guard.
Runkman working for a triangle but Shaw defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Runkman keeps moving.
Runkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runkman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaw has passed into side control.
Runkman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Runkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runkman sees it coming and defends easily.
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Runkman looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Runkman defends it.
Runkman manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw passes Runkman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onanias Runkman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Runkman throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a thumping low kick.
Runkman throws a good cross that connects.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
and Runkman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runkman takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Runkman scores with a shot to the body.
Runkman throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Runkman.
Runkman lands with a cross.
Runkman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkman dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Runkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runkman misses the jab.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Runkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Runkman tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Shaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runkman lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
Runkman loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Runkman swinging wildly here.
Shaw raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkman.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Runkman.
Shaw with a hook.
Runkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runkman scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Shaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runkman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runkman swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runkman takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runkman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Runkman throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw tries to counter by closing the distance.
Runkman lands a right hook to the body.
Runkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Onanias Runkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Runkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Runkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw throws a big counter head kick but Runkman avoids it with no problem.
Runkman misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Runkman misses the shot to the body.
Shaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Runkman shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Runkman misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw defending well as Runkman loads up on a big left hand.
Runkman fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Runkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw wants to counter with a clinch but Runkman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onanias Runkman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Runkman misses with a body shot.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Runkman misses with a straight right.
Runkman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShaw.
Runkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Runkman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaw wants to control but Runkman postures up.
Shaw tries to buck Runkman off but Runkman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw holding on.
Runkman working the body and head with strikes.
Shaw sneaks back into half guard.
Runkman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Runkman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Runkman in his half guard.
Runkman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Runkman trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Runkman wants to advance to full mount but Shaw doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkman trying to move into half guard but instead Shaw has managed to sweep!
Runkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw passes Runkman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Runkman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Runkman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaw has passed into side control.
Runkman regains half guard.
Jack Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw wants to control but Runkman is keeping him busy.
Runkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Runkman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Runkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Runkman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shaw has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runkman is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Runkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Runkman's legs - danger averted.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runkman is looking for a triangle here but Shaw uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runkman is trying to work for a sweep but Shaw has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Onanias Runkman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runkman 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onanias Runkman!
Onanias Runkman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Eirikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kivipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirikson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If I had a heart. Leif Eirikson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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299 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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274 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kivipelto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eirikson misses with a straight right.
Kivipelto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eirikson momentarily.
Kivipelto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Eirikson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kivipelto.
Kivipelto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eirikson.
Eirikson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kivipelto thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Eirikson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kivipelto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivipelto shoots in for a takedown but Eirikson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eirikson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eirikson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivipelto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
Kivipelto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Eirikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivipelto thuds his right hand into Eirikson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eirikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalle Kivipelto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivipelto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eirikson moves away.
Kivipelto misses the shot to the body.
Kivipelto lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivipelto.
A quick step to the side and Eirikson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leif Eirikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kivipelto.
Kivipelto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivipelto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eirikson defends well and Kivipelto ends up having to push Eirikson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kivipelto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eirikson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Kivipelto.
Kivipelto is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipelto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Eirikson is trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kivipelto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kivipelto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Eirikson is not content to let Kivipelto control the position.
Kivipelto working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivipelto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eirikson is avoiding damage well.
Eirikson wants to get back to his feet.
Eirikson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kivipelto.
Eirikson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kivipelto is controlling him well.
Kivipelto wants to control but Eirikson is keeping him busy.
Eirikson tries to escape but Kivipelto is in control.
Kivipelto is working Eirikson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eirikson is rocked!
Kivipelto in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Eirikson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kivipelto turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kivipelto!
Kalle Kivipelto made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
Leif Eirikson was interviewed post fight and said 'The unwise man
is awake all night
worries over and again.
When morning rises
he is restless still,
his burden as before. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laoka's entrance music is The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aragon just manages to avoid it.
Aragon thumps Laoka with a low kick.
Laoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aragon's sensitive parts.
Aragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laoka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Aragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aragon tries to keep at a distance but Laoka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aragon is pressed up against the cage. Laoka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aragon down to the mat. Aragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aragon looks to throw the jab but Laoka is out of range.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laoka tries a low kick but Aragon avoids it.
Laoka throws a series of strikes that have Aragon backpedaling.
Laoka cracks Aragon with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragon throws a hook to the side of Laoka's head but Laoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aragon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Laoka counter with a right hand.
Aragon misses with a leg kick.
Aragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Laoka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aragon.
Laoka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aragon throws a front kick aimed at Laoka's knee but Laoka avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Aragon.
Aragon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aragon swinging wildly here.
Aragon throws a leg kick
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka blocks a head kick by Aragon.
Aragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Aragon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laoka blocks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aragon.
Laoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aragon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laoka as he jumps to the side.
Laoka lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laoka wants to clinch.
Aragon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laoka throws a jab when Aragon was well out of range.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragon.
Laoka throws a lazy right hand but Aragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laoka sizes up Aragon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Aragon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aragon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laoka is looking to counter punch.
Aragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Laoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Aragon avoided it.
Laoka scores with a jab to the body.
Aragon feints and then cracks Laoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laoka down.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laoka enables Aragon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laoka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aragon throws a strike but Laoka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Laoka won't allow Aragon to get back to his feet.
Aragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aragon wants to get back to his feet but Laoka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aragon managing to control the position.
Laoka stands up and waves to Aragon to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Aragon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aragon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laoka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aragon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laoka circles away.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Aragon.
Aragon misses with a head kick.
Laoka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aragon throws a lazy head kick
and Laoka counters with a three punch combo that has Aragon backing up. Aragon nods at Laoka to acknowledge the strikes.
Aragon scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aragon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laoka.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away.
Aragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laoka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aragon manages to break the clinch.
Laoka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laoka lands with a slapping head kick.
Aragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Aragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aragon's sensitive parts.
Laoka tries to land a front kick but Aragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aragon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laoka sneaks out the side door and pushes Aragon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka connects with a right hand. Aragon shakes it off.
Aragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laoka tries to clinch
and Aragon counters with a solid body kick.
Aragon slips under a jab.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses.
Aragon connects with a leg kick. Laoka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laoka moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
Aragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aragon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Aragon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Aragon.
Laoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aragon can do to turn this around?
Laoka takes a swing at Aragon's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laoka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laoka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laoka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aragon.
Laoka stalling in the clinch but Aragon improves position.
Laoka tries to stall but Aragon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laoka avoiding damage as Aragon throws knees to the body.
Aragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Laoka avoids the damage to the body.
Laoka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aragon managing to block the knees to the body from Laoka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laoka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Laoka slams his shin into Aragon's torso.
Laoka scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Laoka.
Laoka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aragon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laoka rather than just go for the knockout.
Laoka throws a hook but Aragon blocks it.
Laoka is looking to clinch but Aragon is avoiding it.
Laoka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aragon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsu Laoka is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Laoka.
Aragon scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aragon - that will leave a mark!
Aragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aragon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aragon's head.
Aragon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laoka!
Aragon misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laoka holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Aragon is looking to take a break and control but Laoka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aragon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laoka keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Laoka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laoka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laoka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aragon throws a lazy head kick
and Laoka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laoka throws the kick towards the body but Aragon avoids it.
Laoka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laoka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aragon. Aragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laoka lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Laoka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aragon takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Laoka. Those never looked like landing.
Laoka cracks the inside of Aragon's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragon.
Aragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laoka throws a leg kick but Aragon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laoka checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Laoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Laoka - just one landing.
Laoka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aragon on the side of the head.
Aragon misses with a straight left.
Laoka misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Aragon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laoka misses with a kick to the body.
Laoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Aragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laoka gets caught napping as Aragon dives in and scores a takedown. Laoka manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon is fighting to break Laoka's control of his arms but Laoka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diego Aragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laoka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laoka keeping moving, preventing Aragon from controlling successfully.
Aragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Laoka is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aragon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aragon gets a takedown into half guard.
Laoka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aragon scores with a jab to the body.
Aragon throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Laoka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aragon doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick and Laoka moves out of range easily.
Aragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laoka.
Aragon avoids the body shot from Laoka.
Aragon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laoka counters with a good low kick that Aragon was not able to check.
Aragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laoka cracks Aragon with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka clobbers Aragon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Aragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laoka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aragon.
Laoka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsu Laoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laoka misses with a wild combination.
Aragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laoka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Laoka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laoka 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Laoka!
A very excited looking Katsu Laoka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Diego Aragon was interviewed post fight and said 'That sucked! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Scarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sito has chosen DMX - What's my name? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Scarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Sito!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scarface scores with a sloppy right hand. Sito should have avoided that one.
Sito misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Sito.
Scarface misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarface has Sito up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarface blocking some punches.
Scarface's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sito stalling in the clinch but Scarface improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sito.
Sito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sito misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sito throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarface or not.
Scarface doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarface holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarface lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarface's elbow.
Scarface manages to break the clinch.
Scarface lands with an overhand left.
Sito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Sito. Those never looked like landing.
Scarface was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scarface moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sito is pushing Scarface up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scarface controlling the action here for a moment.
Scarface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sito moves out of range of the strikes.
Sito lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Scarface.
Scarface moves into the clinch successfully.
Sito blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scarface pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sito clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface breaks from the clinch.
Scarface misses with a left hand
and Sito counters with a nice body kick.
Scarface cracks Sito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Scarface.
Scarface tries to clinch up.
Scarface tries to clinch but Sito is having none of it.
Scarface moves into range and clinches up with Sito.
Sito scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarface avoids a wild elbow strike from Sito.
Scarface tries to work over Sito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarface pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Scarface for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sito breaks from the clinch.
Sito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Scarface coming out on top.
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!
Sito misses with a body kick.
Sito moves out of range as Scarface strikes.
Sito throws a lazy right hand but Scarface sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Scarface both land. Nice combination.
Scarface is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scarface gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sito blocks a body shot from Scarface.
A short left from Sito.
Sito misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarface presses Sito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scarface tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sito pushes off an throws an elbow but Scarface leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sito tries to throw a body punch but Scarface avoids it by throwing Sito back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Scarface will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scarface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sito doesn't seem bothered though.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Sito.
Scarface is looking to clinch but Sito is avoiding it.
Scarface backing away here, and Sito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scarface lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sito, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Sito misses its intended target.
Scarface wants to clinch.
Scarface looks to land a left hand but Sito moved out of range nicely.
Scarface misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito swings for the body but Scarface moves out of range.
Sito slips under a jab from Scarface.
Sito throws a fast counter high kick but Scarface manages to duck under it in time.
Dexter Scarface is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Scarface gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sito throws a head punch that misses.
Sito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarface has Sito up against the cage in a clinch.
Sito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scarface wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarface dodges an elbow strike from Sito.
Scarface lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sito backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scarface.
Sito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sito has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
Sito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dexter Scarface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scarface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarface pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sito wants to slow Scarface down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarface is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scarfaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarface doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarface. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sito.
Sito throws a chopping leg kick but Scarface manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scarface went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scarface tries to clinch up but Sito circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarface moves out of range of the body kick from Sito.
It looked like Scarface was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sito.
Scarface blocks a jab.
Scarface takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sito misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Scarface on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sito misses with a leg kick.
Scarface wants to clinch.
Sito is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sito slips under a jab from Scarface.
Scarface tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sito counters with a nice uppercut.
Sito throws a shot to the body.
Scarface just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Scarface misses with a few strikes there.
Scarface tries to clinch but Sito moves out of range.
Sito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarface scores with a one two! Sito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarface slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarface has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface tries to close the distance and clinch but Sito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scarface gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scarface blocks the body kick.
Scarface moves in looking to clinch but Sito pushes him off.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarface checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scarface walks into a stiff left hand from Sito.
Sito ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
Sito throws a wild body kick that Scarface sees coming a mile off.
Scarface throws a big counter combination but Sito scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarface tries to clinch up.
Sito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarface defending well as Sito loads up on a big left hand.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Sito.
Scarface slips a jab from Sito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scarface displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
A head kick misses from Sito.
Good exchange - Scarface coming out on top.
Sito throws a hook to the side of Scarface's head but Scarface sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sito looks to land a left hand but Scarface moved out of range nicely.
Scarface tries to clinch there but Sito circles away.
Scarface lands with a straight right. Sito didn't see that one coming.
Sito avoids the body shot from Scarface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Sito.
Sito keeps the fight on the outside.
Sito moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Scarface - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scarface is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sito keeps control of Scarface as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scarface has had enough of the clinch but Sito keeps him there for the moment.
Scarface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Sito. Those never looked like landing.
Scarface on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scarface checks the leg kick.
Sito throws a jab when Scarface was well out of range.
Sito lunges at Scarface with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarface's hand.
Scarface tests Sito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarface tries to clinch up.
Scarface throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarface tries to clinch
and Sito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sito is looking to land body kicks.
Sito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarface.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sito throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sito. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarface appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Scarface misses.
Scarface scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Scarface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarface fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sito! But no joy.
Scarface moves in looking to clinch but Sito pushes him off.
Sito jabs at Scarface's body.
A punch combination from Scarface misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scarface just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface clinches up against the cage.
Scarface pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
Sito moves out of range as Scarface strikes.
Sito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Sito as he connects with a hook.
Scarface scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Scarface misses.
Scarface scores with a nice right hand.
Scarface lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sito circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sito punishes Scarface's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarface checks a leg kick.
Scarface jabs Sito right on the nose. Sito blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sito throws a wild body kick that Scarface sees coming a mile off.
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming.
Sito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sito misses with a hook.
Scarface misses with an uppercut.
Scarface looks to land a left hand but Sito moved out of range nicely.
Sito takes one to the chin there.
Sito throws a leg kick but Scarface sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarface uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sito.
Scarface moves in looking to clinch but Sito pushes him off.
Scarface misses with a wild combination.
Scarface tries to clinch up but Sito circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarface lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scarface lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Scarface showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scarface has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dexter Scarface!
Our winner, Dexter Scarface, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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