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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Awolnation - Sail. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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165 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
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168 lbs
25 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Uk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernanes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uk momentarily.
Uk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hernanes is looking to slow Uk down with leg kicks. Hernanes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uk looks to land a right hand but Hernanes moved out of range. Hernanes throws a lazy head kick and Uk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hernanes walks into a stiff left hand from Uk. Uk tries to clinch there but Hernanes circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hernanes. Those never looked like landing. Hernanes throws a head kick that misses. Uk throws a body punch but Hernanes moves out of range. Hernanes throws a head kick that Uk semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut lands for Uk. That snapped Hernanes's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernanes moves to clinch but Uk breaks away and Uk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hernanes throws a wild body kick that Uk sees coming a mile off. Uk throws a right hand that Hernanes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernanes also avoids with ease. Hernanes throws a series of punches but Uk moves out of range. Hernanes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hernanes closes the distance and pushes Uk back into the cage. Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uk pushes Hernanes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards. Hernanes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hernanes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uk throws out a loose jab but Hernanes uses good head movement to avoid it. Uk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernanes. Hernanes needs to keep his hands up - Uk had a free shot at his head there. Hernanes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernanes feints a jab promting Uk to slip. Hernanes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Uk. Hernanes does a little dance to reset his feet. Uk thuds a left hand into Hernanes's body. Hernanes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice combination there by Uk.
Hernanes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernanes doesn't manage to clinch there - Uk circles away.
Uk lands a jab to Hernanes's midsection. Hernanes misses with a double jab.
Hernanes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uk is out of range and Hernanes settles back down. Uk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Uk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hernanes swinging wildly here.
Uk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernanes fails in his attempt to clinch. Hernanes is looking to clinch. It looked like Uk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hernanes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Uk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hernanes tries to clinch but Uk moves out of range. Hernanes cracks the inside of Uk's front leg. Hernanes rushes Uk and presses him up against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Hernanes misses with a knee to the head. Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Uk blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk. Uk lands a left hand.
Uk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Uk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uk lands a body shot. Uk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernanes. Hernanes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch. Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes looking to throw knees to the head but Uk is blocking nicely.
Uk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Hernanes's face as he tries to break the clinch. Uk throws a head punch that misses. Uk throws a head punch that misses. Hernanes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside. Uk working aggressively here.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk. Hernanes looking to throw knees to the head but Uk is blocking nicely.
Uk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Uk scores with a nice short uppercut. Hernanes missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hernanes landing knees to the head.
Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uk blocks it with crossed arms. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Uk misses with a punch on the inside.
Uk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards. Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Uk blocks it.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uk tries a body shot but Hernanes blocks it.
Hernanes blocks an uppercut.
Uk misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uk takes a knee to the side of the body. Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uk misses with some punches.
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 Dong Uk will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hernanes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hernanes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Uk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A combination from Hernanes does no damage. Uk connects with a crisp jab. Dong Uk is winning the standup battle so far. Uk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Uk throws a body punch but Hernanes moves out of range. Hernanes throws a series of punches but Uk avoids them all with ease. Uk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Uk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A punch combination from Hernanes misses. Hernanes misses with a wild combination.
Uk misses with a straight right. Hernanes moves forwards but Uk connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernanes darts in and clinches Uk up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uk blocks it with crossed arms. A knee to the head by Hernanes.
Uk scores with a shoulder strike. Hernanes breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernanes takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hernanes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romeo Hernanes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hernanes misses with a few strikes there.
Uk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Uk checks a low kick from Hernanes. Uk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hernanes blocks a jab. Hernanes moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernanes tries to circle away but Uk has him pinned against the cage. Uk lands with a light punch inside. Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uk working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hernanes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uk lands a left hand.
Uk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hernanes is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernanes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uk avoids it. Still in the clinch, Uk scores with a nice short uppercut. Uk misses with a hook from the clinch. Hernanes wants to stall.
Uk can't find room to land a body shot as Hernanes controls the action.
Hernanes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernanes missing with knees to the body.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uk scores with a shoulder strike. Hernanes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uk up against the cage. Dong Uk has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uk lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk. Hernanes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uk.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Uk. Uk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hernanes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernanes is trying to stall.
Hernanes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Uk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernanes. A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land. Hernanes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Uk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernanes, pushing him back against the cage. Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uk blocks an elbow strike from Hernanes.
Good body shot from Uk.
A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land. Uk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernanes can do to turn this around? Hernanes avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernanes can't break the clinch.
Uk lands a nice shot to the body. Hernanes tries to stall but Uk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch. Uk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Uk misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uk. Uk misses with a body punch.
Hernanes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Uk blocks it.
Uk lands with a light punch inside. A shot in the inside from Uk. A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land. Uk cracks Hernanes with a nice body shot. Uk lands with a short shot to the head. Uk digs a right hand into Hernanes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernanes's gas tank. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk dominated that second round. That's time! Uk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Uk dips to his left and cracks Hernanes with an uppercut! Hernanes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernanes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernanes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uk scores with a jab. Hernanes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hernanes is looking to clinch. The fight moves into the clinch position. Uk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards. Hernanes blocking some punches.
Hernanes is trying to maintain a safe position but Uk gets an underhook and turns Hernanes into the cage. Hernanes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Uk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hernanes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uk up against the cage. Uk lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uk misses with a punch on the inside.
Uk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hernanes looking to throw knees to the head but Uk is blocking nicely.
Hernanes blocks an uppercut.
Uk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernanes controls his hands.
The referee calls for Hernanes to work.
Hernanes looking to stall.
Hernanes looking to throw knees to the head but Uk is blocking nicely.
Uk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uk. A hook to the body from Uk.
Hernanes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Uk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Uk.
Uk tries to throw a body punch but Hernanes avoids it by throwing Uk back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uk has a couple of punches blocked by Hernanes.
Uk misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uk. Uk tries to work over Hernanes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes breaks the clinch.
Uk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Uk getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hernanes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernanes throws a series of punches but Uk moves out of range. Hernanes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A cross from Uk lands. Uk looks to land a combination. Hernanes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernanes is rocked! Hernanes tries to clinch up. Hernanes is still on wobbly legs! Can Uk finish him? Hernanes misses with the combination.
Hernanes seems to have recovered his senses. Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernanes is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Hernanes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hernanes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernanes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uk. Uk fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernanes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
A combination from Hernanes does no damage. It looked like Uk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Uk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hernanes throws a leg kick but Uk sees it coming and checks it nicely. Uk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uk scores with a body shot.
Hernanes wants to land a leg kick but Uk is out of range. Hernanes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uk scores with a jab to the jaw. Hernanes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Uk scores with a hook to the body. Hernanes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hernanes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uk swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hernanes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good standup being displayed there by Uk as he connects with a hook. Some wild striking there from Uk.
Hernanes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Uk to counter with a crisp jab. Uk lands with a right hand. Hernanes dodges the punch combination from Uk.
Uk lands a nice shot that snaps Hernanes's head back.
Romeo Hernanes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Uk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernanes can pounce on him.
Hernanes throws a quick inside leg kick. Uk swings for the body but Hernanes moves out of range.
Hernanes is looking for the big counter here. Hernanes throws a big shot that misses. Hernanes lands a leg kick that knocks Uk off balance momentarily. Hernanes misses with a low kick.
Hernanes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uk dips to his left and cracks Hernanes with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight! Dong Uk showed his dominance in that final round. Well Uk 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Uk! Dong Uk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 cm
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117 lbs
27 - 8 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Baxter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Drake! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Baxter throws a head punch that misses. Baxter misses with an elbow strike.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baxter working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Baxter tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake tries to pull guard but Baxter holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake. Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Baxter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake blocks an elbow strike. Drake avoids the elbow strike from Baxter, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baxter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drake's brow. Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baxter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet. Baxter tries to clinch but fails miserably and Drake counters with a shoot takedown. Baxter fights it but they end up in guard. Baxter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Drake off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Drake takes the fight into the clinch. Drake scores with a nice hook to the head. Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baxter backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now. Drake misses with a knee strike.
Baxter working some nice short punches in the clinch. Baxter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baxter misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Baxter avoids the damage to the body. Baxter misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drake lands a shoulder strike. Baxter managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Baxter looking to throw knees to the head but Drake is blocking nicely.
Baxter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baxter is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Baxter circles away and we're back to standing. Baxter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baxter throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely. Baxter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nice elbow from Baxter. Baxter lands an elbow just above Drake 's eye. Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baxter gets a clinch. Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxter avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drake blocking some punches.
Baxter breaks from the clinch.
Baxter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baxter throws a head kick that misses and Drake counters by moving into the clinch. Drake takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake lands with a light punch inside. Baxter tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake. Baxter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Drake blocks an elbow strike. Baxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards. We've been informed that Drake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. 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! Baxter tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position. Baxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxter. Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake. Baxter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baxter misses with a punch on the inside.
Baxter wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter. Baxter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Drake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baxter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Drake. Baxter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baxter tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Drake with the counter takedown but Baxter avoids it easily. A combination from Drake does no damage. Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drake slips a jab and a cross from Baxter.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake. Danga de danga de dang - Baxter scores with a four punch combination! Drake gets tackled into the cage by Baxter. Baxter maintains the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Baxter dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxter circles away.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss. Baxter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand. Baxter instigates a clinch. Baxter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baxter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baxter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baxter.
Nice body punch from Baxter - that landed with a thud.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Drake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baxter smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss. Drake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Baxter tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance. Drake misses with a low kick. A head kick misses from Baxter. As Baxter backs off Drake throws a huge counter combo but Baxter manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baxter throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily. Ryan Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baxter misses with the combination.
Drake has Baxter up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baxter backwards. Baxter breaks the clinch.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake instigates a clinch. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baxter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Baxter lands an elbow inside that Drake shrugs off. Drake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Baxter looking for a sweep. Not yet Baxter, not yet. Drake sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. This has been an exciting period of action! Drake looking to sit in guard and control but Baxter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Baxter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drake tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baxter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around? Drake lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Drake wants to stand up but Baxter is controlling him. Baxter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baxter has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted. Baxter wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Drake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Frankie Drake has got the better of the ground game so far. Baxter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drake is proving hard to escape from. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
Drake drops back looking for a leg! Baxter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baxter manages to kick Drake off! Drake jumps back into Baxter's guard. Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Baxter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frankie Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Baxter tries to clinch up. Baxter wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance. Baxter misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses. Drake slips a jab and a cross from Baxter.
Drake is looking for the big counter here. Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baxter scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Baxter tries to clinch up. Drake wants to counter with a clinch but Baxter pushes him away. Baxter keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baxter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters with a one-two to the body.
Baxter is rocked! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baxter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Baxter. Drake is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right from Drake on the inside. Baxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards. Baxter misses with some punches.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake looking to stall.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage. Baxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it. Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Baxter working some nice short punches in the clinch. Drake dodges an elbow strike from Baxter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drake blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Drake. Drake blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baxter throws an elbow but misses. Baxter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not. Ryan Baxter has scored more points in the clinch so far. Baxter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baxter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baxter tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick by Drake misses and Baxter counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt. Drake moves forwards but Baxter connects with a nice, crisp jab. A punch combination from Baxter misses. Drake clinches up against the cage. Baxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Drake cracks Baxter with a nice body shot. Baxter lands a body punch. Baxter pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drake blocks an elbow strike from Baxter.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment. Drake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake throws a head punch that misses. Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ryan Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake tries to land a front kick but Baxter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Baxter throws a combination that misses and Drake counters with a nice double leg into guard. Drake throws a strike but Baxter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baxter gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting. Drake moves into range and clinches up with Baxter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drake throws an elbow but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baxter lands a knee to the head.
Drake wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Baxter lands a right hand. Baxter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baxter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baxter lands an uppercut. Baxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Baxter. Baxter tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage. Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow. Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryan Baxter showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baxter 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Baxter! Ryan Baxter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savolainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Winning. Harry Ballzonya told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 lbs
23 - 23 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Savolainen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Ballzonya as Savolainen shoots in. Ballzonya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Savolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ballzonya's waist but Ballzonya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savolainen off to one side. Savolainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballzonya swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Savolainen takes the fight into the clinch. Ballzonya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savolainen drives through with a takedown into Ballzonya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Savolainen preventing the sweep. Ballzonya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Savolainen throws a strike but Ballzonya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ballzonya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ballzonya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Savolainen working for a triangle but Ballzonya defends it easily.
Savolainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballzonya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ballzonya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Savolainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ballzonya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Ballzonya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Savolainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Ballzonya from controlling successfully. Ballzonya stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen. Savolainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savolainen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ballzonya postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow. Savolainen looking for a guillotine here but Ballzonya defends easily.
Ballzonya landing some decent shots from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ballzonya is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Savolainen wants to sweep here but Ballzonya controlling him for the moment. Savolainen wants to hit a switch here but Ballzonya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savolainen there! Savolainen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Savolainen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Ballzonya connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Savolainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya raining down shots from the mount! Ballzonya controlling from mount. Savolainen is trying desperately to improve position. Ballzonya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Savolainen can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ballzonya fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Savolainen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ballzonya dominated that round. That's time! Savolainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savolainen tries for a takedown but Ballzonya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ballzonya tests Savolainen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ballzonya misses with a wild body shot. Ballzonya connects with a right hand. Savolainen shakes it off. Savolainen is looking to clinch but Ballzonya is avoiding it.
Savolainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ballzonya on his heels. He'll look to pass Ballzonya's guard now, I'm sure. Ballzonya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Savolainen won't allow Ballzonya to sweep him here. Savolainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballzonya has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savolainen scoring with some ground and pound. Ballzonya has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ballzonya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Savolainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ballzonya tries to bench press Savolainen off him but Savolainen keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savolainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballzonya, who protects the arm well. Ballzonya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Savolainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Harry Ballzonya has got the better of the ground game so far. Ballzonya wants to get back to full guard. Savolainen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Savolainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ballzonya defends it well. Ballzonya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Savolainen throws an elbow that misses. Ballzonya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savolainen's guard. Nice move by Ballzonya!
Savolainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ballzonya defends well. Ballzonya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ballzonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Savolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ballzonya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savolainen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya 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. Ballzonya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savolainen has an active guard here but Ballzonya has managed to pass into half guard.
Savolainen actively working from the bottom here. Savolainen strikes from the bottom but Ballzonya uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Ballzonya taking a breather here. Ballzonya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya trying to control the action but Savolainen is working from the bottom. Savolainen is trying to get back to half guard. Savolainen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ballzonya wants to stand but Savolainen is controlling his arm. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Savolainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Ballzonya is figuring out what he wants to do next. Savolainen actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Ballzonya will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Savolainen wants to clinch and Ballzonya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Savolainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballzonya swivels and escapes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballzonya! But no joy. Ballzonya misses with a leg kick and Savolainen counters with a nice uppercut. Savolainen fails with the takedown enabling Ballzonya to counter with a crisp jab. Savolainen fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ballzonya.
Nice straight punches there by Ballzonya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ballzonya. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ballzonya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Savolainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Savolainen throws a counter high kick but Ballzonya was just alert enough to avoid it. Jaakko Savolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Savolainen misses with a takedown and Ballzonya counters with a straight right hand. Ballzonya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savolainen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Savolainen shoots in for a takedown but Ballzonya shows good takedown defense. Harry Ballzonya seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horrible takedown attempt by Savolainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballzonya, which made it look bad. Ballzonya misses with a looping right. No joy there for Ballzonya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballzonya works the jab nicely. Savolainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ballzonya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Savolainen fails with a takedown attempt. Savolainen looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely. Ballzonya throws a body kick that misses. Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ballzonya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya throws a push kick but Savolainen slaps the foot to one side. Savolainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ballzonya counters with a lovely straight right hand! Savolainen darts in looking for a takedown but Ballzonya gets double underhooks and turns Savolainen into the cage. Savolainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Savolainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Savolainen stopping the sweep attempt from Ballzonya. Savolainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ballzonya manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savolainen has Ballzonya in his guard.
Savolainen working for submissions but it's allowed Ballzonya to get to half guard.
Savolainen looking for subs from the bottom but Ballzonya mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Savolainen working to try and regain half guard.
Ballzonya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ballzonya landing strikes, looking to finish! Ballzonya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savolainen is looking to escape. Savolainen regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Savolainen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ballzonya content to control rather than advance. Savolainen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ballzonya escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ballzonya! Harry Ballzonya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ballzonya in side control lands a decent elbow. Ballzonya gets to mount! Savolainen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Savolainen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ballzonya. What's that going to do exactly? Ballzonya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Ballzonya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ballzonya 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ballzonya! Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Ballzonya waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Krukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Alzate has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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35
288 lbs
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Krukowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krukowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzate.
Krukowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Alzate avoided it. Krukowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alzate to the mat! Alzate manages to get full guard. Krukowski throws a big right hand that misses. Krukowski trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alzate is pulling down on Krukowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Krukowski, at least for the moment. Krukowski chips away with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krukowski is stalling in the full guard. Alzate has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Masaru Fighting Systems II. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Alzate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krukowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alzate trying to keep a closed guard but Krukowski is proving a slippery customer.
Krukowski trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom. Krukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Krukowski wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving. Alzate has his hands on Krukowski's head, controlling the position. Alzate wants to sweep here but Krukowski controlling him for the moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Krukowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Alzate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Alzate tries to counter it with a takedown but Krukowski pushes his down on his head and steps out. Krukowski fails with the takedown. Alzate stuffs the takedown. No luck for Krukowski with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Krukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Krukowski shoots in for a takedown but Alzate shows good takedown defense. Krukowski wants to clinch up but Alzate keeps it at a distance. Alzate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kevin Krukowski has been cut. Alzate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krukowski. Alzate throws an overhand right that lands on Krukowski's shoulder, as Krukowski tries to avoid the shot. Alzate lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alzate scores with a nice right hand.
Alzate throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Krukowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Alzate throws a half hearted mid kick. As Alzate tries to get set, Krukowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Alzate manages to avoid the attempt. Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krukowski. The fight stays on the outside here - Krukowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Alzate misses with a leg kick. Alzate scores with a jab.
Kevin Krukowski's cut is getting worse. Krukowski misses with a head kick.
And Alzate tries to counter it with a takedown but Krukowski pushes his down on his head and steps out. Krukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Alzate explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Krukowski is breathing heavily. Krukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Alzate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alzate tries to land a leg kick but Krukowski saw it coming and moves away.
Krukowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alzate lands a big head kick that sends Krukowski to the canvas! Alzate follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Alzate! Niko Alzate thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm has chosen David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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156 lbs
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147 lbs
26 - 19 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alves misses with an uppercut. Grimm saw that one coming. Grimm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut. Grimm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alves backs up against the cage.
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut. Alves gets a double leg takedown into Grimm's guard. Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom. Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm. Grimm has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alves doesn't defend quickly enough and Grimm has managed to lock this one up! Can Alves escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grimm on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Auguste Grimm! A very excited looking Auguste Grimm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feargus Urquhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfacepunch has chosen Ooh La La as his entrance music. Feargus Urquhart has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Feargus Urquhart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiny Mcfacepunch! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcfacepunch thows a leg kick but Urquhart checks it letting Urquhart counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut. Mcfacepunch lands a right hook to the body.
Urquhart lands with an overhand left. Urquhart is looking to clinch but Mcfacepunch is avoiding it.
Mcfacepunch works Urquhart's body with a nice hook. Mcfacepunch keeps the fight on the outside. Mcfacepunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcfacepunch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcfacepunch working the head with strikes. 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! Mcfacepunch landing strikes. Mcfacepunch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Urquhart is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Mcfacepunch laying and praying for a moment but Urquhart takes advantage and regains half guard. Urquhart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcfacepunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcfacepunch not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mcfacepunch is looking to stall here but Urquhart recovers full guard. Mcfacepunch won't allow Urquhart to get back to his feet. Mcfacepunch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mcfacepunch content to stall in guard here. Mcfacepunch won't allow Urquhart to get back to his feet. Urquhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mcfacepunch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urquhart swivels though and keeps the full guard. Urquhart wants to stand and escape but Mcfacepunch is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Mcfacepunch throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mcfacepunch postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Urquhart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcfacepunch's hands. Mcfacepunch checks a leg kick. And Mcfacepunch tries to counter it with a takedown but Urquhart pushes his down on his head and steps out. Mcfacepunch misses with a few strikes there.
Urquhart tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcfacepunch avoided it. Urquhart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mcfacepunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urquhart. Mcfacepunch misses with a combination
and Urquhart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut even more. Mcfacepunch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urquhart counters with a head kick that drops Mcfacepunch to the mat! Mcfacepunch scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mcfacepunch is rocked! Mcfacepunch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urquhart tries to avoid it but Mcfacepunch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urquhart to the ground. Urquhart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mcfacepunch is still on wobbly legs! Can Urquhart finish him? Mcfacepunch fails in his attempt to clinch. Mcfacepunch seems to have recovered his senses. Urquhart looks to throw the jab but Mcfacepunch is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Urquhart staying out of range there. Urquhart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Urquhart steps in with a hook that catches Mcfacepunch right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Urquhart follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mcfacepunch looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feargus Urquhart! Feargus Urquhart thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sword of the Stranger - Mukoh Hadan. Omar Dzczaskz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
57 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryu Musashi! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dzczaskz misses with a low kick. And Musashi responds with a good body kick, but Dzczaskz manages to step out the way in time. Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Dzczaskz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dzczaskz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzczaskz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Musashi is out of range and Dzczaskz settles back down. Dzczaskz throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range. Musashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Dzczaskz throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dzczaskz throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut. Musashi throws a head kick that misses and Dzczaskz counters with a stiff right hand. Dzczaskz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dzczaskz cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dzczaskz looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely. Musashi misses with a wild body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Dzczaskz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Musashi tries a low kick but Dzczaskz avoids it. A low kick from Dzczaskz is predictable there and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Musashi catches Dzczaskz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round. Musashi misses with an uppercut. Dzczaskz scores with a jab. Musashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dzczaskz misses with a body shot.
Dzczaskz looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range. Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick. Musashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzczaskz momentarily.
Musashi lunges at Dzczaskz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dzczaskz's hand. Dzczaskz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi. We've been informed that Musashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dzczaskz misses with a right hand and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Musashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Dzczaskz counters with a stiff right hand. Dzczaskz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dzczaskz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it. Dzczaskz lands with a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Musashi misses. Dzczaskz misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.
Dzczaskz throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it. Musashi throws out a loose jab but Dzczaskz uses good head movement to avoid it. Dzczaskz slips under a jab. A thudding body kick lands there by Dzczaskz!
A big right from Musashi misses. Dzczaskz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dzczaskz. Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Dzczaskz manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A slapping leg kick lands for Dzczaskz.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzczaskz. Musashi lands a jab. Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Dzczaskz off the cage and back into range. Musashi tries to clinch up but Dzczaskz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz lands with a nice body punch. Dzczaskz throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dzczaskz with a body punch. A glancing blow. Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dzczaskz clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Musashi moves out of range as Dzczaskz throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dzczaskz. That's going to slow Musashi down. Musashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz circles away. Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dzczaskz is looking to counter with a body kick. Dzczaskz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away. Musashi misses the jab. Dzczaskz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dzczaskz digs a good body shot into Musashi's ribs. Musashi lands with a straight right. Dzczaskz didn't see that one coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Musashi digs a good hook to Dzczaskz's body.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dzczaskz.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Dzczaskz moves out of range of the strikes. That kick from Dzczaskz tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on. Musashi staying out of range there. Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. An inside leg kick lands from Dzczaskz. Dzczaskz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Musashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dzczaskz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Dzczaskz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dzczaskz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf. Dzczaskz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut. Musashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Dzczaskz moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dzczaskz scores with a jab to the head.
Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick. 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 Omar Dzczaskz will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Dzczaskz. Musashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dzczaskz cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Musashi blocks a leg kick. Dzczaskz throws a low kick, looking for Musashi's leg but Musashi calmly moves out of range. Jab by Dzczaskz. A chopping leg kick lands by Musashi. Musashi misses with a hook. Musashi digs a good body shot into Dzczaskz's ribs. Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dzczaskz blocks a jab. Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzczaskz manages to avoid it. Omar Dzczaskz is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dzczaskz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dzczaskz tries to keep at a distance but Musashi has taken the fight into the clinch. Musashi misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dzczaskz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzczaskz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzczaskz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab. Dzczaskz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musashi checks it well. Musashi misses with a body shot.
Dzczaskz misses with a right hand and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dzczaskz.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body letting Dzczaskz counter with a right hand. Dzczaskz connects with a leg kick. Musashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dzczaskz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi blocks a low kick nicely. Dzczaskz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Dzczaskz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi. Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzczaskz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Dzczaskz half committed to a counter leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dzczaskz scores with a kick to the body.
Dzczaskz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Musashi has closed the distance and engaged Dzczaskz in a clinch.
Musashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dzczaskz smiles and moves away.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it. Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dzczaskz throws a leg kick and Musashi counters with a straight right hand. Good work by Dzczaskz as he checks the leg kick. Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dzczaskz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice cross by Musashi. Dzczaskz takes one to the chin there. Dzczaskz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Dzczaskz throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot. That kick from Dzczaskz tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on. Musashi checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz swings away with a leg kick that misses. Musashi looks to land a right hand but Dzczaskz moved out of range. A jab from Musashi does it's job there. Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Dzczaskz scores with a nice head shot. Good leg kick by Dzczaskz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Musashi misses the jab. Dzczaskz connects with a body shot. Dzczaskz avoids a kick to the body.
Dzczaskz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dzczaskz. A low kick from Dzczaskz is predictable there and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut. Dzczaskz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a slapping leg kick. Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Musashi checks a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Musashi checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Musashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dzczaskz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Musashi blocks a leg kick. Dzczaskz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dzczaskz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dzczaskz 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 Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Musashi throws out a counter right but Dzczaskz avoids it with no problem. Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dzczaskz's calf. Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slow jab from Dzczaskz misses its intended target. Musashi thumps Dzczaskz with a low kick. Dzczaskz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi 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.
Dzczaskz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dzczaskz cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg. Musashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dzczaskz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Musashi is in Dzczaskz's guard. Dzczaskz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Musashi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Musashi is leaning against Dzczaskz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Musashi.
A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Dzczaskz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dzczaskz lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dzczaskz is trying to break the clinch but Musashi has him pressed against the cage. Dzczaskz is looking to break free of the clinch but Musashi has double underhooks. Dzczaskz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Musashi has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi. Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head. Dzczaskz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Musashi successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dzczaskz sitting in guard here, content to control. Musashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Musashi working for a triangle but Dzczaskz defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dzczaskz preventing the sweep. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dzczaskz gets to his feet. Musashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A low kick from Dzczaskz is predictable there letting Musashi counter with a right hand. Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dzczaskz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Musashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Dzczaskz motions for Musashi to come forward. Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dzczaskz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi. Dzczaskz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzczaskz. That did some damage! Dzczaskz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Musashi swings for the body but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dzczaskz tries to move into range but Musashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Dzczaskz. Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dzczaskz's sensitive parts. Dzczaskz 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. Dzczaskz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dzczaskz swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi has Dzczaskz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land. A short right from Musashi on the inside. Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Dzczaskz.
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! Dzczaskz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dzczaskz blocks an uppercut.
Dzczaskz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dzczaskz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi cracks Dzczaskz with a nice body shot. Musashi lands with a right to the head. Musashi misses with a punch to the body.
Dzczaskz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Dzczaskz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dzczaskz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dzczaskz checks a leg kick. Dzczaskz throws a half hearted mid kick. Dzczaskz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Musashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Dzczaskz is wise to it. Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Musashi tries to clinch up. Dzczaskz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi. Musashi blocks a low kick nicely. Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dzczaskz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Musashi. Dzczaskz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dzczaskz swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Dzczaskz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dzczaskz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Musashi just manages to avoid it. Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dzczaskz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dzczaskz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dzczaskz moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick. Dzczaskz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick. Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Musashi misses with an uppercut. Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Dzczaskz is out of range. Dzczaskz swings away with a leg kick that misses. Musashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right from Dzczaskz on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dzczaskz. A short uppercut from Dzczaskz. A shot in the inside from Dzczaskz. Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Dzczaskz's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzczaskz. Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dzczaskz struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Dzczaskz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzczaskz manages to break the clinch.
Musashi blocks a low kick nicely. Musashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A jab from Dzczaskz finds it's way through Musashi's defenses. Nice defenses there by Dzczaskz. Dzczaskz throws a nice outside leg kick. Dzczaskz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Musashi blocks a low kick nicely. Dzczaskz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dzczaskz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Dzczaskz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dzczaskz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dzczaskz throws a nice head kick!
Dzczaskz misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dzczaskz doesn't seem phased though. Dzczaskz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dzczaskz misses with a wild body shot. Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzczaskz. Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Musashi throws a push kick but Dzczaskz slaps the foot to one side. Musashi lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Dzczaskz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range. Musashi scores with a jab. 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! Dzczaskz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dzczaskz throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for Dzczaskz.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dzczaskz throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Dzczaskz only half commits. Dzczaskz scores with a hook to the body. Musashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dzczaskz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dzczaskz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dzczaskz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab. A leg kick checked by Musashi. Musashi sizes up Dzczaskz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Omar Dzczaskz will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dzczaskz misses with a leg kick and Musashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzczaskz. Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Dzczaskz avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage. Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dzczaskz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Musashi has him pressed against the cage. Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Dzczaskz.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Dzczaskz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzczaskz throws a head punch that misses. Musashi tries to work over Dzczaskz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dzczaskz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dzczaskz throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dzczaskz. Musashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Musashi throws the left hand but Dzczaskz avoids the punch easily. Musashi checks the leg kick. Musashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dzczaskz misses with a punch to the body.
Ryu Musashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dzczaskz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Musashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Musashi misses. Dzczaskz throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Musashi misses with a low kick. Dzczaskz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzczaskz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Musashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Musashi cracks Dzczaskz with a good jab. Musashi throws a combination that misses and Dzczaskz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dzczaskz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dzczaskz defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand. Dzczaskz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Musashi throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dzczaskz. Musashi moves forwards but Dzczaskz connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Musashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Musashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dzczaskz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dzczaskz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dzczaskz. Dzczaskz keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dzczaskz seems keen to control Musashi's posture. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzczaskz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dzczaskz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musashi.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dzczaskz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dzczaskz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An inside leg kick from Musashi misses. Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dzczaskz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dzczaskz moves out of range of the strikes. Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dzczaskz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Musashi counter with a right hand. Musashi clinches up against the cage. Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzczaskz backwards. Musashi tries to work over Dzczaskz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Musashi has Dzczaskz pressed against the cage, preventing Dzczaskz from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dzczaskz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzczaskz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Musashi. Dzczaskz blocking some punches.
Dzczaskz tries to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling the position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi. Dzczaskz lands a body shot. Dzczaskz is looking to break free of the clinch but Musashi has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryu Musashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Musashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi! Ryu Musashi is the new welterweight champion! In his post fight interview, Ryu Musashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Silvestre! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvestre throws out the jab. Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it. Silvestre clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage. Silvestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvestre has double underhooks. Silvestre struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
A short right from Chandler on the inside. Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Silvestre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Silvestre slips the punch. Chandler scoring well with a low kick there.
Silvestre scores with a jab to the body. Chandler avoids the body shot from Silvestre.
We've been informed that Silvestre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Silvestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chandler scores with a decent looking hook. Silvestre connects with a solid leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Silvestre only half commits to the counter leg kick. Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Silvestre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Silvestre scores with a nice strike. Chandler shoots in and bounces Silvestre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Silvestre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler. Silvestre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvestre looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvestre, not yet. Silvestre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Silvestre controlling the position. Silvestre 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Silvestre is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture. Silvestre keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvestre has wrist control. Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvestre has wrist control. Chandler throws a strike but Silvestre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Silvestre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet. Chandler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Chandler is trying to keep Silvestre in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silvestre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Silvestre is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Silvestre blocks a jab. Chandler moves out of range of the strikes. Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Silvestre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Silvestre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Silvestre counters with a nice uppercut. Chandler 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.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Silvestre with an uppercut! Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silvestre throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range. Chandler misses with a body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silvestre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chandler momentarily.
Daniel Silvestre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chandler connects with a body shot. Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Silvestre feints a counter leg kick. Chandler throws a front kick aimed at Silvestre's knee but Silvestre avoids it well. Silvestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chandler lands a nice hook to Silvestre's body. Silvestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chandler throws a body punch but Silvestre moves out of range. Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvestre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Silvestre throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range. The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Silvestre is looking to clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvestre.
A nice combination there by Silvestre.
Silvestre scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss! Chandler cracks Silvestre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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 Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silvestre throws a combination. Chandler tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Chandler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silvestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvestre as he avoids it easily. Silvestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target. Chandler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvestre. Chandler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Silvestre throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it. Chandler jabs at Silvestre's body. Chandler misses the jab. Chandler dips to his left and cracks Silvestre with an uppercut! Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chandler looks to land a right hand but Silvestre moved out of range. Chandler slips under a jab. Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvestre. Silvestre digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs. Chandler moves out of range as Silvestre strikes. Silvestre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silvestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvestre on the wrong end of a nice jab. Chandler misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from Silvestre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler. Chandler looks to land a right hand but Silvestre moved out of range. Silvestre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Silvestre jabs at Chandler's body. Silvestre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A good leg kick by Silvestre. Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvestre. Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silvestre counters with a lovely shot to the body. Daniel Silvestre seems to be getting the better of the standup. Silvestre staying out of range there. Chandler dips to his left and cracks Silvestre with an uppercut! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Silvestre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chandler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Chandler trying to pass the guard but Silvestre defending well. Silvestre kicks Chandler off and gets back to his feet. Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Silvestre should have avoided that one. Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silvestre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss! Silvestre blocks a jab. Silvestre checks a leg kick. Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silvestre. Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Silvestre tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silvestre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Chandler. An inside leg kick lands from Chandler. Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silvestre slips under a jab from Chandler. Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Chandler. A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Silvestre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Decent striking displayed by Chandler there. Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Chandler. Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Silvestre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Silvestre is looking to score with low kicks. Chandler throws a nice outside leg kick. Silvestre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily. Chandler moves away from the strike by Silvestre. Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it. Silvestre now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silvestre throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silvestre tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it. Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Silvestre tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance. Silvestre tries to bum rush Chandler with a series of wild strikes but Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chandler throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Silvestre throws out a counter right but Chandler avoids it with no problem. Some wild striking there from Silvestre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestre. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet. Chandler misses with a looping left. Chandler cracks Silvestre with a good jab. Silvestre tries to score with a low kick but Chandler moves his leg out of the way. Silvestre moves out of range as Chandler strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot. Silvestre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Silvestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Silvestre is out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Silvestre misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Silvestre will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silvestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chandler throws a big shot that misses. Silvestre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler. Silvestre throws a low kick but Chandler moves out of range easily. Chandler misses with a shot to the body enabling Silvestre to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler is rocked! Silvestre takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silvestre tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silvestre to the ground. Silvestre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Despite the aggression on Silvestre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chandler lands with a straight right. Silvestre didn't see that one coming. Chandler seems to have got his legs back now. Silvestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chandler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silvestre's waist but Silvestre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chandler off to one side. Chandler throws a leg kick that is checked and Silvestre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chandler looks to land a right hand but Silvestre moved out of range. Silvestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Silvestre wants to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch position. No joy there for Silvestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Silvestre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvestre. Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silvestre can pounce on him.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Silvestre moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left lands for Silvestre. Silvestre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvestre works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvestre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silvestre is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chandler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Silvestre keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Silvestre keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silvestre tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler. A short right from Silvestre on the inside. Silvestre tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Silvestre back against the cage. Silvestre is pushing Chandler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Silvestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvestre has double underhooks. Chandler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silvestre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Silvestre is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Chandler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chandler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Silvestre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chandler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Silvestre takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses. Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Silvestre is quick to defend against it. Silvestre takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses. Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a nice inside leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler. Chandler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler. Silvestre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Silvestre checks the leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler. Silvestre misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely. Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silvestre lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily. Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Silvestre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Chandler goes for a double leg but Silvestre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silvestre continues to drive forward. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chandler moves forwards but Silvestre connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silvestre. Chandler shoots in but Silvestre avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chandler sets himself, and Silvestre steps forward looking for the clinch! Chandler avoids it this time. Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silvestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chandler tries to move into range but Silvestre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Silvestre looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely. Silvestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler. A little jabbing left from Silvestre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chandler blocks a head kick by Silvestre.
Silvestre staying out of range there. Silvestre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chandler takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Silvestre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silvestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Silvestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler. Silvestre staying out of range there. Silvestre cracks Chandler with a good jab. Silvestre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silvestre. Chandler throws the left hand but Silvestre avoids the punch easily. Silvestre looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range. Silvestre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Silvestre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Silvestre gets in close and instigates a clinch. Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Silvestre has him pressed against the cage. Chandler lands a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silvestre pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chandler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Silvestre lands with a right to the head. Chandler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler lands a body punch. Chandler blocks a body shot from Silvestre. Silvestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. Silvestre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short uppercut from Silvestre. Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler tries to break free but Silvestre pushes him back against the cage. Silvestre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Silvestre fails to land. Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvestre has double underhooks. Silvestre misses with a short punch on the inside. Silvestre controlling the action here for a moment.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler wants to slow Silvestre down by chopping away at his legs. Silvestre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it. Good work by Silvestre as he checks the leg kick. Silvestre connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back. Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chandler checks a leg kick. 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! Silvestre cracks the inside of Chandler's front leg. Silvestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silvestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab. Silvestre misses with a wild body shot. Chandler misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silvestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing. Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Silvestre counters with a lovely straight right hand! Silvestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler. Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler takes a shot right to the bread basket. Silvestre wants to land a leg kick but Chandler is out of range. Chandler defending well as Silvestre loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Silvestre does it's job there. Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chandler throws a leg kick and Silvestre counters with an inside leg kick. Chandler looks for a takedown but Silvestre sprawls well. Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silvestre throws a hook but Chandler blocks it. Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Silvestre is quick to defend against it. Silvestre tries a low kick but Chandler avoids it. Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Silvestre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Chandler throws a leg kick and Silvestre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chandler's knee momentarily. Chandler is looking to score with low kicks. Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silvestre in his tracks. Chandler avoids the body shot from Silvestre.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Silvestre rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvestre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silvestre is struggling to control the position. Silvestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Silvestre fails to land. Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silvestre dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silvestre throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range. Silvestre needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there. Silvestre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chandler throws a jab when Silvestre was well out of range. Chandler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Silvestre's head back.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target. Silvestre throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Silvestre with a hook. The crowd cheers as Silvestre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chandler doesn't seem phased though. Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Silvestre counters with a nice uppercut. Chandler misses with a hook. Silvestre ducked under it nicely. Silvestre wants to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch position. Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestre 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. Silvestre works the jab nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silvestre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Silvestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler. Silvestre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silvestre scrambles back to his feet. Silvestre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silvestre defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Silvestre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Silvestre throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chandler sizes up Silvestre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler. The fight stays on the outside here - Silvestre looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Silvestre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silvestre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Silvestre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chandler lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chandler preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Silvestre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Silvestre! Chandler wants to sweep but no luck. Silvestre trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chandler managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Daniel Silvestre has got the better of the ground game so far. Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chandler is working hard here to advance position. Chandler is working an open guard so Silvestre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nice jab there from Silvestre. Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Silvestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Silvestre missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silvestre getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Silvestre 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. Daniel Silvestre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Silvestre throws a hook but Chandler blocks it. Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Silvestre's shoulder, as Silvestre tries to avoid the shot. Silvestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Marcus Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chandler misses with an uppercut. Silvestre saw that one coming. Chandler misses with a straight right. Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A swing and a miss from Chandler. Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Chandler. Silvestre tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it. Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Silvestre slips the punch. Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silvestre avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Silvestre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvestre. Silvestre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Daniel Silvestre. Well Silvestre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:50 Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silvestre! Daniel Silvestre retains his featherweight title! After winning the bout, Daniel Silvestre 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, United Booty Foundation. Mytilinaios has chosen Sanitarium as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mytilinaios. Gordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mytilinaios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mytilinaios throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot. A shot to the body from Mytilinaios misses and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mytilinaios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios. Gordon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Mytilinaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mytilinaios slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Gordon dodges the punch combination from Mytilinaios.
A slow jab from Mytilinaios misses its intended target. Mytilinaios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gordon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mytilinaios's hands. Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mytilinaios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gordon circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Mytilinaios misses the target. Mytilinaios throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease. Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Mytilinaios. Gordon staying out of range there. Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mytilinaios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon. Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Mytilinaios.
Gordon blocks a jab. Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mytilinaios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye. Mytilinaios misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mytilinaios misses with a straight right. Gordon tries to bum rush Mytilinaios with a series of wild strikes but Mytilinaios uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mytilinaios misses with a left hand and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nice shot by Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios blocks the body kick.
Mytilinaios dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Mytilinaios digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Mytilinaios darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gordon looks to throw the jab but Mytilinaios is out of range. Mytilinaios misses with a series of wild punches.
Mytilinaios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon. A counter left hand to the body from Gordon misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios avoids a kick to the body.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight left. As Mytilinaios looks to move away, Gordon throws a big counter combo but Mytilinaios just gets out of the way. Gordon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mytilinaios forces his way into half guard. Mytilinaios is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position. Mytilinaios seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt. Mytilinaios not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gordon is trying to get back to full guard. Mytilinaios is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
Mytilinaios prevents Gordon from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gordon is working hard here to advance position. Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mytilinaios to get the leverage. My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Mytilinaios has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Gordon is in trouble now - Mytilinaios has advanced to mount! Gordon wants to try and get back to his feet. Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mytilinaios is working an open guard so Gordon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Mytilinaios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Gordon misses. Mytilinaios misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mytilinaios lands a shoulder strike. Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gordon scores with a shoulder strike. Gordon is working Mytilinaios over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon. Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym. Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon is working Mytilinaios over against the cage. Mytilinaios is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon. Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gordon is leaning against Mytilinaios and scores with a nice uppercut 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! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mytilinaios's brow. Mytilinaios drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mytilinaios misses with some punches.
Mytilinaios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Mytilinaios controls the action.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Mytilinaios scores with a nice short uppercut. Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Mytilinaios misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mytilinaios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mytilinaios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mytilinaios wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Darby Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Mytilinaios. Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mytilinaios manages to break the clinch.
Gordon cracks Mytilinaios with a good jab. Mytilinaios 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. Mytilinaios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon. Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mytilinaios misses with a two punch combination.
Mytilinaios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mytilinaios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range. Mytilinaios throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range. Mytilinaios throws a combination that misses and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but Mytilinaios shrugs it off. Gordon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios is breathing heavily. Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mytilinaios walks into a stiff left hand from Gordon. Mytilinaios throws a big shot that misses. Nice uppercut lands for Mytilinaios. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Mytilinaios lands with an overhand left. Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch combination from Mytilinaios misses. Mytilinaios has his takedown stuffed and Gordon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mytilinaios tries to improve position but can't. Gordon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mytilinaios some visible discomfort.
Mytilinaios tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it. Mytilinaios looks to move to half guard but instead Gordon has passed into mount! Damn! Gordon get's back to his feet. Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Mytilinaios misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Mytilinaios does a little dance to reset his feet. Mytilinaios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gordon. An inside leg kick lands from Gordon. The fighters circling - Mytilinaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gordon. A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Mytilinaios does a little dance to reset his feet. Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Mytilinaios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mytilinaios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gordon feints and then cracks Mytilinaios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mytilinaios down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Gordon dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gordon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios with a poor takedown and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gordon. A short right from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mytilinaios's brow. Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mytilinaios's defenses. Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mytilinaios backwards. Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top. Gordon lands a body punch. Mytilinaios is working for takedown but Gordon is calmly controlling the position for now. Mytilinaios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mytilinaios blocks the elbow strike.
Mytilinaios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Gordon. Gordon lands an elbow inside that Mytilinaios shrugs off. Darby Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mytilinaios's brow. Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mytilinaios can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Mytilinaios tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Mytilinaios back against the cage. Mytilinaios working aggressively here.
Mytilinaios throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon. Mytilinaios blocks a body shot from Gordon. Mytilinaios breaks the clinch.
Gordon looks to land a left hand but Mytilinaios moved out of range nicely. Mytilinaios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mytilinaios misses with a left hand and Mytilinaios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon. Mytilinaios avoids the head kick by Gordon.
The fighters circling - Mytilinaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Mytilinaios breaks away and moves out of range. Gordon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gordon is looking to score with low kicks. Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mytilinaios wants to clinch letting Gordon counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gordon scores with a head kick. Mytilinaios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice defenses there by Gordon. Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Mytilinaios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon. Mytilinaios tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gordon is looking to counter with head kicks. Mytilinaios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mytilinaios.
Gordon scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mytilinaios, before circling back to the center of the mat. Darby Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Mytilinaios.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mytilinaios clinches. Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut. Mytilinaios tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mytilinaios misses with some punches.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mytilinaios is pressed up against the cage. Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mytilinaios down to the mat. Mytilinaios avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mytilinaios throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range. Gordon lands a jab-cross combination. Gordon throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gordon.
Mytilinaios is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Mytilinaios looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely. Gordon scores with a body shot.
Mytilinaios tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gordon back to the cage. Mytilinaios follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Mytilinaios sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mytilinaios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mytilinaios. Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gordon misses with an elbow over the top. Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mytilinaios lands with a short shot to the head. Mytilinaios has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mytilinaios cracks Gordon with a nice body shot. Mytilinaios misses with a hook from the clinch. Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Mytilinaios in his tracks for a moment. Mytilinaios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Gordon clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mytilinaios closes the distance and clinches up with Gordon, looking for a takedown. Mytilinaios pushes Gordon against the cage but Gordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mytilinaios throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A punch combination from Gordon misses. Mytilinaios now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gordon moves out of range of the strikes. Gordon throws a body punch but Mytilinaios moves out of range. Mytilinaios looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mytilinaios lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A looping hook to the body misses from Mytilinaios. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet. Mytilinaios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Mytilinaios moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gordon takes one on the button. Mytilinaios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gordon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mytilinaios looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely. Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Gordon moves away from the strike by Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gordon backs up against the cage.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Gordon slips under a jab from Mytilinaios. Gordon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Gordon defending well as Mytilinaios loads up on a big left hand. Gordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mytilinaios's waist but Mytilinaios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordon off to one side. Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios. Gordon appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mytilinaios misses with a looping left. Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gordon jabs Mytilinaios to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gordon staying out of range there. Gordon slips under a jab. Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Mytilinaios misses the target. Gordon dodges the punch combination from Mytilinaios.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab, jab by Mytilinaios - just one landing. Mytilinaios tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mytilinaios shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Mytilinaios looks to move away, Gordon throws a big counter combo but Mytilinaios just gets out of the way. Mytilinaios throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut. Mytilinaios throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with an inside leg kick. Mytilinaios misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab. Mytilinaios drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gordon throws a head kick but Mytilinaios moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Mytilinaios misses. A left and a right from Mytilinaios both land. Nice combination. Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mytilinaios moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mytilinaios throws a right and a left that both miss. Mytilinaios misses the jab. Mytilinaios connects with a right hand. Gordon shakes it off. Mytilinaios connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mytilinaios lands a jab to the head.
Mytilinaios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios. Gordon is looking to counter with head kicks. Mytilinaios throws a combination that misses and Gordon counters with a one-two to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mytilinaios dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gordon throws a big counter combination but Mytilinaios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Darby Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Mytilinaios fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target. Gordon misses with a takedown attempt - Mytilinaios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut. Mytilinaios misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mytilinaios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mytilinaios won't be happy with that. Gordon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Mytilinaios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gordon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mytilinaios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios lands a right hook to the body.
Mytilinaios misses with a combination
and Gordon counters with a flying knee. Nice. Mytilinaios digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that fourth round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big left from Mytilinaios misses. Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mytilinaios fails to land the takedown. Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Mytilinaios 's knee. Mytilinaios with a hook. Mytilinaios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mytilinaios misses with a right hand and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely. Mytilinaios cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mytilinaios. Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mytilinaios throws out the jab. Mytilinaios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gordon throws a big counter combination but Mytilinaios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mytilinaios misses with a double jab
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Mytilinaios loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch. Gordon is looking for a counter combo. Mytilinaios scores with a three punch combo!
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Mytilinaios tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Mytilinaios manages to avoid the attempt. Mytilinaios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mytilinaios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mytilinaios throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely. Gordon appears to be looking for a big counter. Mytilinaios takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mytilinaios is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Mytilinaios misses with a right hand letting Gordon counter with a right hand. Gordon with a nice cross. Gordon misses with the combination.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mytilinaios. A looping hook to the body misses from Mytilinaios. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet. Mytilinaios throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range. Gordon throws a counter high kick but Mytilinaios was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gordon walks into a jab. A big left from Mytilinaios misses. Mytilinaios throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon moves into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mytilinaios's brow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon. Mytilinaios avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon. Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mytilinaios misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Gordon was looking to counter with a kick there. Mytilinaios missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gordon dodges the punch combination from Mytilinaios.
Gordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mytilinaios misses with a hook. Mytilinaios looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely. Gordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Mytilinaios counters with a series of strikes. Gordon will be more careful next time no doubt. Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mytilinaios is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Mytilinaios circles away and we're back to standing. Mytilinaios dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut! Mytilinaios misses with a straight right. Mytilinaios blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mytilinaios. Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mytilinaios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon. Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gordon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mytilinaios wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mytilinaios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mytilinaios tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gordon trying to control but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom. Mytilinaios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mytilinaios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mytilinaios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Kostas Mytilinaios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mytilinaios 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostas Mytilinaios! Kostas Mytilinaios is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath Kostas Mytilinaios thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Stephensson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephensson. Patterson throws a leg kick but Stephensson checks it. Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Patterson is looking to clinch. Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Patterson cracks Stephensson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Patterson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stephensson to stand back up!
It looks like Marty Stephensson has been cut. Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stephensson lands a head shot.
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Patterson! Stephensson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson! Floyd Patterson is the new heavyweight champion! Floyd Patterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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