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UPF 36: Fukumatsu Vs. De Vries PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laam OvGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OvGod rushes Gustafsson and presses him up against the cage.
OvGod using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gustafsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustafsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OvGod walks away with a smile on his face. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OvGod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by OvGod's head coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OvGod gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustafsson fails to pull guard.
Laam OvGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OvGod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but OvGod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OvGod using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OvGod landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson prevents OvGod from breaking the clinch.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
As Gustafsson tries to get set, OvGod tries to push him back and clinch up but Gustafsson manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick from OvGod misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for OvGod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafsson forces OvGod back against the cage and clinches.
Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustafsson jumps guard.
OvGod is looking to work some ground and pound but Gustafsson has wrist control.
OvGod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Gustafsson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OvGod wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson pulls OvGod in close to his closed guard and prevents OvGod from doing any damage or advancing position.
OvGod postures up in Gustafsson's guard and throws a big left but Gustafsson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but OvGod is one step ahead there.
OvGod trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson pushes a forearm under OvGod's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, OvGod is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaseen Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pitt Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaseen Kruger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaseen Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pitt Steel!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruger fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Kruger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
Kruger scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Steel tenderised Kruger's leg. Kruger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Kruger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruger throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Kruger lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruger steps away.
Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruger blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Kruger.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger connects with a combination that backs up Steel into the cage. Kruger lands a flurry of punches that gets past Steel's guard. Steel is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Kruger bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaseen Kruger!
A victorious Yaseen Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Inurgurl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Inurgurl!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Inurgurl is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like Goldberg is going to stand back up.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inurgurl can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inurgurl tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Inurgurl wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Inurgurl works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inurgurl looking for a sweep. Not yet Inurgurl, not yet.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Inurgurl had control of the position.
Inurgurl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inurgurl has Goldberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Inurgurl is continuing to stall.
Inurgurl is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Inurgurl looking for a sweep. Not yet Inurgurl, not yet.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Inurgurl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inurgurl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Inurgurl shoots in but Goldberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inurgurl looks winded!
Goldberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Inurgurl is controlling Goldberg's posture.
Goldberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Inurgurl's guard.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Inurgurl keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inurgurl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Inurgurl keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Goldberg trying to control but Inurgurl is working from the bottom.
Inurgurl trying to control the position.
Goldberg wants to stand but Inurgurl has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Inurgurl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Inurgurl is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Inurgurl is keen to just control but Goldberg is a slippery customer.
Inurgurl wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Inurgurl keeps him under control.
Inurgurl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Inurgurl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inurgurl is looking to stall here but Goldberg recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Inurgurl has his takedown stuffed
enabling Goldberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goldberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Inurgurl tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Inurgurl is working away.
Inurgurl tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Inurgurl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inurgurl controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Inurgurl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inurgurl.
Goldberg won't allow Inurgurl to sweep him here.
Inurgurl controlling the position.
Inurgurl working a defensive guard but Goldberg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Goldberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldberg working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg tries to advance to mount but Inurgurl denies him.
Inurgurl struggling a bit here.
Goldberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goldberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inurgurl is trying to improve his position.
Inurgurl is trying to escape the position but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Inurgurl down.
Inurgurl is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Inurgurl's face as Goldberg controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inurgurl is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Inurgurl tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Goldberg wants to stand but Inurgurl has his arm trapped.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inurgurl can do to turn this around?
Inurgurl trying to remain calm as Goldberg controls from the top position.
Goldberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inurgurl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Inurgurl wants to control but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg tries to stand but Inurgurl is controlling his head.
Inurgurl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inurgurl gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Goldberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Inurgurl?
Goldberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Inurgurl felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Inurgurl is looking to get to half guard.
Goldberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goldberg looking to finish Inurgurl with some ground and pound. This is bad for Inurgurl!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inurgurl regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Goldberg scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Robert Inurgurl has been cut.
Inurgurl fails to land the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldberg.
Inurgurl throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inurgurl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Inurgurl is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Inurgurl's shoulder. That is not cool.
Goldberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Inurgurl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is working Inurgurl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Inurgurl is looking to reverse the position.
Goldberg tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Goldberg slows the pace down.
Inurgurl is looking to regain half guard here but Goldberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Inurgurl takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Inurgurl struggling a bit here.
Goldberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Goldberg wants to stand but Inurgurl is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Goldberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Inurgurl can't do much from the bottom here.
Inurgurl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goldberg has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Inurgurl enables Goldberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Inurgurl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Inurgurl is keeping the position.
Inurgurl has a closed guard, preventing Goldberg from standing up.
Goldberg postures up in Inurgurl's guard and throws a big left but Inurgurl blocks it.
Goldberg is pushing down on Inurgurl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Inurgurl is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inurgurl wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goldberg is pressing down on Inurgurl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Inurgurl is holding on for now.
Inurgurl is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Inurgurl's temple.
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.
Goldberg trying to mount his opponent but Inurgurl defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.
Inurgurl is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Inurgurl is a slippery customer.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Inurgurl controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robert Inurgurl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inurgurl actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooten kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hall Of Fame. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curt Wooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fagaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro leaves Wooten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fagaro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wooten defends it well.
Wooten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fagaro pinned against the cage. Fagaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fagaro with the counter takedown but Wooten avoids it easily.
Wooten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fagaro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooten actively working from the bottom here.
Wooten has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fagaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wooten trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fagaro lands a nice short elbow.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fagaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura here.
Wooten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fagaro.
Wooten wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wooten manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooten keeping moving, preventing Fagaro from controlling successfully.
Fagaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fagaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooten is trying to improve his position.
Wooten is breathing heavily.
Fagaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fagaro is chipping away with strikes.
Fagaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Wooten is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fagaro working the head and body with strikes.
Fagaro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wooten looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fagaro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wooten is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fagaro lets go of the hold and Wooten can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Fagaro!
An out of breath Don Fagaro 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristoff Melkovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Mc Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristoff Melkovick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristoff Melkovick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Mc Steel!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mc Steel.
Melkovick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mc Steel momentarily.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Melkovick checks it well.
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown but Mc Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melkovick.
Mc Steel misses with a hook.
Mc Steel tries to score with a low kick but Melkovick moves his leg out of the way.
Mc Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melkovick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick looking to score a takedown here. Mc Steel is defending well but Melkovick drives through and ends up in Mc Steel's guard.
Melkovick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melkovick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkovick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melkovick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mc Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melkovick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melkovick is standing up over Mc Steel. Mc Steel looks to escape but Melkovick dives into side control.
Melkovick is trying to get an arm triangle but Mc Steel is defending well.
Melkovick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Melkovick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Melkovick is working Mc Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melkovick remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mc Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Melkovick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick happy to just control the position for now.
Melkovick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Melkovick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mc Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Melkovick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Melkovick working the ground and pound but Mc Steel is defending the strikes.
Melkovick staying calm.
Melkovick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mc Steel tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Melkovick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mc Steel covers up after that shot from Melkovick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melkovick lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Melkovick scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoff Melkovick dominated that round.
That's time! Melkovick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melkovick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Mc Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mc Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mc Steel feints the counter takedown.
Mc Steel tried to score with a low kick but Melkovick checks it.
Cristoff Melkovick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melkovick lands a body shot.
Melkovick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Melkovick.
Mc Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melkovick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkovick fails to land the takedown.
Mc Steel defending well as Melkovick loads up on a big left hand.
Melkovick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melkovick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mc Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melkovick is in Mc Steel's guard.
Mc Steel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Melkovick manages to pass to side control.
Melkovick stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel pushes Melkovick off looking to stand but Melkovick dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melkovick not doing much here.
Melkovick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melkovick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melkovick wants to free his trapped foot but Mc Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melkovick is nestled in close to Mc Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Melkovick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mc Steel can do to turn this around?
Melkovick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkovick trying to control the pace.
Melkovick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melkovick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
Mc Steel is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mc Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Melkovick winds up and cracks Mc Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Melkovick.
Melkovick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melkovick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mc Steel for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoff Melkovick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mc Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melkovick.
Mc Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Melkovick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Melkovick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melkovick counters with a stiff right hand.
Melkovick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mc Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Melkovick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Melkovick is looking to counter punch.
Melkovick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel slips under a jab.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Melkovick checks it well.
Melkovick just misses with a punch to the body.
Mc Steel tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkovick looks to land a left hand but Mc Steel moved out of range nicely.
Mc Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Melkovick defends it well.
Mc Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Melkovick.
Melkovick throws a hook to the side of Mc Steel's head but Mc Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melkovick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cristoff Melkovick is winning the standup battle so far.
Mc Steel misses with a straight left.
Mc Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mc Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Melkovick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Striker Mc Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melkovick.
A leg kick checked by Melkovick.
Mc Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melkovick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mc Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Melkovick looks to land a left hand but Mc Steel moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Melkovick.
Melkovick connects with a body shot.
Melkovick looks to land a left hand but Mc Steel moved out of range nicely.
Mc Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melkovick.
Mc Steel staying out of range there.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Melkovick checks it.
Melkovick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mc Steel moves away.
Mc Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Mc Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick misses with a hook. Mc Steel ducked under it nicely.
Melkovick cracks Mc Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melkovick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mc Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melkovick is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Melkovick misses the target.
Melkovick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mc Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melkovick throws a looping overhand right but Mc Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Mc Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Melkovick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cristoff Melkovick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Mc Steel misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristoff Melkovick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melkovick 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristoff Melkovick!
Our winner, Cristoff Melkovick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crose McCringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
146 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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23
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crose McCringe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCringe tries to clinch up.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Jones tenderised McCringe's leg. McCringe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks McCringe off balance momentarily.
McCringe looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCringe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCringe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McCringe trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from McCringe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCringe wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCringe trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
McCringe is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCringe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones prevents McCringe from improving his position.
Jones controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but McCringe is blocking nicely.
McCringe tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
McCringe wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones prevents McCringe from improving his position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but McCringe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones controlling the action here.
McCringe is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McCringe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCringe is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCringe throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
McCringe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCringe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCringe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from McCringe.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCringe's head.
McCringe tries to clinch up.
McCringe misses with a two punch combination.
McCringe sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! McCringe avoids it this time.
Nice cross by Jones.
McCringe has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCringe has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCringe tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCringe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones clinches up with McCringe and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is working McCringe over against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCringe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones lands a left hand.
McCringe avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCringe closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand underneath McCringe's ribcage. McCringe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
McCringe tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
McCringe can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. McCringe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCringe throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones moves into the clinch.
McCringe wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones pushes McCringe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is working McCringe over against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCringes head.
McCringe looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
McCringe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
McCringe throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
McCringe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones has McCringe up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCringe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCringe managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCringe tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCringe up against the cage.
Jones cracks McCringe with a nice body shot.
McCringe takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Crose McCringe has been cut.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones pushes McCringe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCringe fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones digs a right hand into McCringe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCringe's gas tank.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCringe or not.
Jones pushes McCringe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCringe backwards.
McCringe is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Oh McCringe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McCringe with a big uppercut! McCringe tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McCringe to the mat! McCringe covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Jones!
A relieved looking Craig Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zebaztian Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Dinkledorff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nord's entrance music is Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. A fine choice. Zebaztian Nord has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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28
255 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zebaztian Nord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Dinkledorff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinkledorff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dinkledorff somewhat.
Nord misses with a series of wild punches.
Nord seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nord misses with a combination
and Dinkledorff counters with a stiff right hand.
Nord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinkledorff.
Nord swinging wildly here.
Dinkledorff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dinkledorff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nord but Nord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinkledorff shoots in but Nord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zebaztian Nord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nord drops Dinkledorff with a right and a left! Nord comes rushing in but Dinkledorff regains his composure and manages to keep Nord in guard.
Dinkledorff is rocked!
It looks like Ray Dinkledorff has been cut.
Nord gets to his feet and stands over Dinkledorff, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dinkledorff felt that one! Nord unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dinkledorff from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zebaztian Nord!
Zebaztian Nord very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Ray Dinkledorff was interviewed post fight and said 'We both know who the better fighter was...him'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malik Billings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blackalicious - Sky is falling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! PePe Hapitchou has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Malik Billings's chin.
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142 lbs
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23
142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malik Billings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, PePe Hapitchou!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Billings.
Hapitchou throws the kick towards the body but Billings avoids it.
Hapitchou scores with a decent looking hook.
Billings scores with a nice body kick.
Billings avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
Hapitchou blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billings throws a sloppy head kick
and Billings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Billings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Billings finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billings misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billings scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Billings lands a body shot.
Billings throws a good cross that connects.
Billings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Billings.
Hapitchou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Billings.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billings scores with a shot to the side of Hapitchou's head.
A short right from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billings cracks Hapitchou with a nice body shot.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Billings.
Billings keeps control of Hapitchou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hapitchou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Billings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Billings - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billings blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hapitchou.
Billings scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Billings throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Billings tries to work over Hapitchou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Billings.
Billings is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Billings working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Billings crunches a lovely knee into Hapitchou's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Billings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Billings lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hapitchou or not.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billings missing with knees to the body.
Billings digs a right hand into Hapitchou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hapitchou's gas tank.
Billings works on Hapitchou's body with a couple of short punches.
Billings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hapitchous head.
Hapitchou prevents a body shot from Billings.
Billings using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Billings tries to work over Hapitchou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Billings.
Billings misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Billings pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the side of Billings's head.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hapitchous head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hapitchou is keeping busy.
Hapitchou has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Billings seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hapitchou can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billings.
Billings lands a left hand.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Billings's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billings tries to work over Hapitchou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Hapitchou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billings.
Billings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Billings.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Billings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Billings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hapitchou works Billings's body with a nice hook.
Billings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malik Billings is winning the standup battle so far.
Billings misses with a wild combination.
Billings misses with a head kick.
Hapitchou blocks a low kick nicely.
Hapitchou lands a nice shot to the body.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the leg kick from Billings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Billings moves away and avoids it.
Billings drops his hands momentarily and Hapitchou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billings fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
Billings doesn't manage to clinch there - Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Billings. Beautiful body shot.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Billings moves away and avoids it.
Billings tries to move into range but Hapitchou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
Billings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billings in his tracks.
Billings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Billings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hapitchou cracks Billings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billings's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hapitchou under the eye.
Billings turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Billings.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Billings was well out of range.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Billings throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hapitchou.
Billings misses with a body kick.
Billings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hapitchou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Billings throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a poor cross that misses
and Billings counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Billings.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Billings throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Billings rushes Hapitchou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Billings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Billings misses with some punches.
Billings misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
A short left from Hapitchou.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hapitchou as Billings tries to tie him up.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Billings.
Billings lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Billings tries a body shot but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou tries a body shot but Billings blocks it.
Billings blocking some punches.
Billings pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Hapitchou.
Billings trying to land knees to the body.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hapitchou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings taking a breather.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Billings controls the action.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Hapitchou tries to work over Billings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hapitchou tries to work over Billings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billings lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hapitchou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Billings presses Hapitchou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Billings stalling in the clinch.
Hapitchou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billings backwards.
Billings lands a nice elbow.
It looks like PePe Hapitchou has been cut.
Malik Billings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billings manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hapitchou on his heels. He'll look to pass Hapitchou's guard now, I'm sure.
Billings looking to pass the guard.
Hapitchou working for a triangle but Billings defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hapitchou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hapitchou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Billings moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Hapitchou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hapitchou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Billings scrambles back to his feet.
Billings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hapitchou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Billings on the side of the head.
Billings plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hapitchou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Billings's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Billings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Billings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billings tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou avoids the head kick by Billings.
A chopping leg kick lands by Billings.
Hapitchou lands a nice shot that snaps Billings's head back.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Billings throws a front kick aimed at Hapitchou's knee but Hapitchou avoids it well.
Billings tries to land a leg kick but Hapitchou saw it coming and moves away.
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Billings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou 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.
Hapitchou connects with a jab.
Billings throws a head kick that misses.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billings looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hapitchou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hapitchou lands an overhand right.
Hapitchou with a hook.
Billings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A cross from Hapitchou lands.
Hapitchou stuns Billings with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hapitchou.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Billings changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hapitchou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Billings controls the position.
Hapitchou is looking to reverse the position.
Billings decides to stand back up.
Billings throws a leg kick but Hapitchou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hapitchou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billings under the eye.
Billings throws a head kick that Hapitchou semi-blocks.
Hapitchou cracks Billings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Hapitchou cracks Billings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hapitchou scores with a jab.
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings connects with a solid leg kick.
Billings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hapitchou lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hapitchou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Billings. That's going to slow Hapitchou down.
Billings swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hapitchou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billings on the side of the head.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from Billings.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billings avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou cracks Billings 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.
PePe Hapitchou really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hapitchou pushes Billings away with a front kick.
Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Billings misses with a two punch combination.
Billings misses with a low kick as Hapitchou jumps back.
Hapitchou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hapitchou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
Hapitchou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Billings blocks it.
Billings closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hapitchou's guard.
Billings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billings wants to control from the top but Hapitchou keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hapitchou holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Billings trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billings wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is keeping the position.
Billings trying to control the position from guard on top but Hapitchou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billings throws a leg kick
and Hapitchou counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hapitchou blocks a low kick nicely.
Hapitchou moves forwards but Billings connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Billings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billings throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billings.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Billings off the cage and back into range.
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billings.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Billings blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Billings throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billings checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings is looking to chop away at Hapitchou's legs.
Billings misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a two punch combination.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billings scores with the left hand. Hapitchou knows he should have avoided that one.
Billings moves out of range of the strikes.
Billings is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Billings misses with a head kick.
Hapitchou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hapitchou works Billings's body with a nice hook.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hapitchou tries to clinch but Billings is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou with a jab.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Billings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Billings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapitchou lands a body shot.
Billings darts in and clinches Hapitchou up against the cage.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Billings controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Billings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hapitchou's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Billings moves away and avoids it.
Billings fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billings lands an overhand right.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hapitchou takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Billings is looking to score with low kicks.
Billings throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billings misses with a shot to the body
and Hapitchou counters with a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
Billings is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body.
Billings scoring well with a low kick there.
Billings wants to land a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hapitchou checks it well.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billings on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Billings checks a leg kick.
Billings looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Billings with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but Billings manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billings looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Billings tries a head kick but it misses.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Billings at a distance.
Hapitchou avoids the head kick by Billings.
Hapitchou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hapitchou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billings throws a body kick that misses.
Billings backing away here, and Hapitchou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou lunges at Billings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Billings's hand.
Billings keeps Hapitchou at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Billings blocks a leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Billings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billings misses with a body punch
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hapitchou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Billings walks into a jab.
Hapitchou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Billings. That did some damage!
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Billings blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings scores with a jab to the head.
Billings misses with a shot to the body
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou with a hook.
Hapitchou swings away with a body shot that misses
and Billings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou connects with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Malik Billings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billings counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Billings throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Billings saw that one coming.
Billings half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billings lands a head kick!
Hapitchou is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billings pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hapitchou is still on wobbly legs! Can Billings finish him?
Hapitchou throws a solid leg kick but Billings takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hapitchou.
Billings appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings lands with a shot to the body.
Billings takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hapitchou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hapitchou seems to have recovered his senses.
Hapitchou defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou scores with a jab.
Billings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Billings.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings backing away here, and Hapitchou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Billings lands with a nice body punch.
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou lands a right hook to the body.
Billings thumps Hapitchou with a low kick.
Billings misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to PePe Hapitchou.
I think Hapitchou 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou is the new bantamweight champion!
PePe Hapitchou made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'So Billings how do you spell my name now? NOW you know what it's like to face a real fighter.While you were yapping your mouth about me, i was training and focusing on what i had to do to make you look like you didn't belong with me in MY octogon. You didn't deserve to be a champ after only 6 fights'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozutsu Fukumatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozutsu Fukumatsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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304 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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198 cm
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250 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abe De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries tries to clinch up but Fukumatsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by De Vries. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Vries.
Fukumatsu swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Vries counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Vries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Vries tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukumatsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Vries misses with a straight left.
Fukumatsu connects with a crisp jab.
Fukumatsu throws a hook to the side of De Vries's head but De Vries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Vries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fukumatsu misses with a body shot.
Fukumatsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Vries sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumatsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukumatsu throws a looping overhand right but De Vries ducks down to avoid it.
Fukumatsu throws a big overhand right that connects, sending De Vries tumbling to the canvas!
Fukumatsu throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumatsu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fukumatsu throws a big elbow that misses.
De Vries told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
De Vries working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukumatsu.
De Vries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fukumatsu is one step ahead there.
Fukumatsu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fukumatsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fukumatsu scoring with some ground and pound.
Fukumatsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fukumatsu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fukumatsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fukumatsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fukumatsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukumatsu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fukumatsu scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumatsu works over De Vries with some ground and pound from guard.
Fukumatsu throws an elbow that misses. De Vries uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fukumatsu's guard. Nice move by De Vries!
De Vries throws a big right hand that misses.
Fukumatsu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fukumatsu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumatsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumatsu working the head and body with strikes.
Fukumatsu lands strikes from half guard.
Fukumatsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fukumatsu lands strikes from half guard.
Fukumatsu winds up and cracks De Vries with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fukumatsu lands with a punch from half guard.
De Vries is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumatsu scores with a big shot! De Vries's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save De Vries! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
Ozutsu Fukumatsu retains his super heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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