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HFC 262 Golden Opportunity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen Raputin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin cracks KarelinPalmeiras with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! KarelinPalmeiras looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rasputin finish him?
It looks like AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has been cut.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasputin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for KarelinPalmeiras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasputin misses with a combination
and KarelinPalmeiras counters with a nice body shot.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Rasputin. No joy for KarelinPalmeiras on that attempt.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rasputin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from KarelinPalmeiras with a body shot.
KarelinPalmeiras darts in looking for a takedown but Rasputin gets double underhooks and turns KarelinPalmeiras into the cage.
Rasputin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. KarelinPalmeiras is looking to close the distance but Rasputin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! KarelinPalmeiras crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope KarelinPalmeiras is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin!
Our winner, Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet comes to the cage accompanied by Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. This should be a great matchup!
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Safforn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Safforn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammet, which made it look bad.
Hammet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Safforn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammet gets a double leg takedown into Safforn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammet tries to free his leg and advance position but Safforn is retaining full guard.
Safforn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Safforn is trying to control the position but Hammet postures up.
Hammet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Safforn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammet has gone for a leg lock! Safforn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammet's guard.
Hammet wants to improve his position but instead Safforn has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Safforn.
Hammet is looking to improve his position.
Hammet gets full guard.
Safforn trying to control but Hammet is working from the bottom.
Hammet being controlled here, momentarily.
Safforn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Safforn scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Safforn postures up and lands a big shot to Hammet's brow.
Hammet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Safforn.
Safforn wants to control from the top but Hammet keeps moving.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammet misses with a combination
and Safforn counters with a leg kick.
Hammet tries to bum rush Safforn with a series of wild strikes but Safforn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Safforn avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Hammet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammet jabs Safforn right on the nose. Safforn blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammet throws out the jab.
Safforn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hammet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Hammet.
Safforn dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon Hammet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammet misses with a straight right.
Safforn throws out a counter right but Hammet avoids it with no problem.
Hammet misses with a series of wild punches.
Safforn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammet.
A lazy left from Hammet finds it's target.
Hammet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Safforn, right into the meat.
A big left from Hammet misses.
Safforn tries to clinch but Hammet moves out of range.
Gordon Hammet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammet misses with the combination.
Safforn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safforn moves away from the strike by Hammet.
A jab from Hammet finds it's way through Safforn's defenses.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Safforn.
Gordon Hammet is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet moves out of range.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Safforn slips a straight right by Hammet.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Safforn can do to turn this around?
Hammet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Safforn as he avoids it easily.
Safforn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammet.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Hammet's leg. Hammet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Safforn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammet scores with a jab. Safforn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammet defending well as Safforn loads up on a big left hand.
Hammet blocks the body kick.
Safforn with a jab.
Hammet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Safforn slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Hammet misses.
Hammet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Safforn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Safforn tries to land a front kick but Hammet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammet feinted with a counter takedown.
Hammet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Hammet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Safforn doesn't seem bothered though.
Safforn ducks under a wild hook from Hammet.
It looks like Hammet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Safforn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Safforn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammet defends well and Safforn ends up having to push Hammet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Safforn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammet misses with a looping right.
Hammet connects with a looping right hand.
Hammet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammet 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.
Hammet throws a strike but Safforn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Safforn manages to get himself to full guard.
Safforn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammet distracts Safforn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammet with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Hammet postures up.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet pushes down on Safforn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Safforn wants to control but Hammet is keeping busy.
Hammet is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon Hammet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammet with the ground and pound but Safforn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Safforn trying to control the position.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Safforn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Hammet looks to throw the jab but Safforn is out of range.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet drops his hands momentarily and Safforn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Safforn misses.
Hammet scores with a head kick.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Safforn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Safforn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammet.
Hammet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammet throws a head kick but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn wants to counter with a clinch but Hammet pushes him away.
Hammet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Safforn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Safforn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammet.
Safforn wants to counter the offense by Hammet and move into the clinch position.
Hammet throws a lazy uppercut
and Safforn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safforn staying out of range there.
Safforn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Safforn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammet shoots in and drives through. Safforn sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammet is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hammet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Safforn looking to throw knees to the head but Hammet is blocking nicely.
Hammet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Safforn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Safforn prevents it.
Hammet wants to take the fight to the mat but Safforn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammet has hold of one of Safforn's legs. Safforn is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammet gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Safforn striking off his back but it's not causing Hammet any problems.
Safforn looking for a guillotine here but Hammet defends easily.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn is trying to keep Hammet in close.
Safforn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammet defends well.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammet.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Safforn's head.
Hammet throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Safforn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Safforn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Safforn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammet keeps working.
Safforn working the ground and pound.
Safforn taking a break here but Hammet is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gordon Hammet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abraham Safforn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammet wants to sweep here but Safforn controlling him for the moment.
Safforn postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Safforn.
I think Hammet 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hammet!
Gordon Hammet looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone The Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes into the arena with Rock On blaring out of the sound system. The Crack Head has chosen Mr. Flamboyant as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leeroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone The Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crack Head throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from The Crack Head.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but The Crack Head takes it in his stride.
Jenkins thumps The Crack Head with a low kick.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
The Crack Head rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
The Crack Head working Jenkins over with knees to the body.
The Crack Head lands a nice knee to the body.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Crack Head obliges.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but The Crack Head has the dominant position.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Crack Head has him pressed against the cage.
The Crack Head putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Crack Head unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Crack Head avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
The Crack Head lands an elbow that stopped Jenkins in his tracks for a moment.
The Crack Head told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and The Crack Head moves out of range easily.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a head kick.
Tyrone The Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crack Head clinches up against the cage.
The Crack Head lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
The Crack Head taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins avoiding damage as The Crack Head throws knees to the body.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crack Head won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head slowing the pace effectively.
Jenkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crack Head scores a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Crack Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Crack Head throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
The Crack Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
The Crack Head avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but The Crack Head has the dominant position.
The Crack Head is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Crack Head connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
The Crack Head forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
The Crack Head slows down the pace here.
The Crack Head has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head lands an elbow just above Jenkins 's eye.
The Crack Head effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but The Crack Head keeps him there for the moment.
The Crack Head lands a nice knee to the body.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
The Crack Head utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Crack Head keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by The Crack Head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
The Crack Head unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone The Crack Head dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Crack Head misses with a head kick.
The Crack Head misses with a head kick.
The Crack Head tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but The Crack Head takes it in his stride.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses
and Jenkins counters with a big head kick but The Crack Head shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
The Crack Head blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
The Crack Head tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
The Crack Head wants to clinch.
Leeroy Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crack Head moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for The Crack Head to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
The Crack Head landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Crack Head avoids it.
The Crack Head throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Crack Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but The Crack Head has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but The Crack Head is controlling him.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Crack Head has him pressed against the cage.
The Crack Head utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Crack Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crack Head won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but The Crack Head has him pressed against the cage.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Jenkins wants to break free but The Crack Head has control.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to push The Crack Head away but The Crack Head has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Crack Head fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jenkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Crack Head has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head taking a breather.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
The Crack Head lands an elbow that stopped Jenkins in his tracks for a moment.
The Crack Head has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crack Head has double underhooks.
The Crack Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crack Head with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Crack Head with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyrone The Crack Head seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins tries to work over The Crack Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenkins avoiding damage as The Crack Head throws knees to the body.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crack Head has double underhooks.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crack Head has double underhooks.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Crack Head just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
The Crack Head throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
The Crack Head landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
The Crack Head using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Crack Head prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone The Crack Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The Crack Head wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Crack Head's head.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Crack Head's head.
The Crack Head gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Crack Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Crack Head prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from The Crack Head.
A bit of stalling here from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Crack Head receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The Crack Head misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crack Head won't allow it.
Jenkins avoiding damage as The Crack Head throws knees to the body.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jenkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Crack Head.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Crack Head landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Crack Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins missing with knees to the body.
The Crack Head connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to circle away but The Crack Head has him pinned against the cage.
The Crack Head using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but The Crack Head has the dominant position.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Crack Head - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to control The Crack Head's arms but The Crack Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
The Crack Head holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
The Crack Head stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenkins as The Crack Head tries to tie him up.
Jenkins tries to circle away but The Crack Head has him pinned against the cage.
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.
The Crack Head gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crack Head won't allow it.
Jenkins wants to break free but The Crack Head has control.
The Crack Head connects with a knee to the head.
Tyrone The Crack Head is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Crack Head misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
The Crack Head lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but The Crack Head has the dominant position.
Leeroy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Crack Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Crack Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone The Crack Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Crack Head 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone The Crack Head!
Tyrone The Crack Head took some time post fight to say the following; 'F the UFC!!'.
The defeated Leeroy Jenkins had this to say: 'Juast luck mate...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Oarsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Oarsman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Oarsman.
Oarsman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oarsman misses with a hook
and Hoo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oarsman won't be happy with that.
Oarsman throws Hoo to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoo clobbers Oarsman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Hoo misses.
Oarsman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oarsman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoo throws a lazy body kick
and Oarsman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oarsman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oarsman has closed the distance and engaged Hoo in a clinch.
Oarsman being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hoo fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hoo fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oarsman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoo's brow.
Hoo blocks an uppercut.
Oarsman misses with a knee to the head.
Hoo wants to stall.
Hoo takes an elbow to the temple.
Oarsman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hoo breaks the clinch.
Hoo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Cosmo Oarsman has been cut.
Oarsman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oarsman has managed to clinch.
Oarsman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoo scores with a shot to the side of Oarsman's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oarsman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo misses with some punches.
Oarsman lands a body punch.
Hoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oarsman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoo misses with some punches.
Hoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oarsman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oarsman backwards.
Oarsman lands a damaging elbow.
Hoo lands a body shot.
Oarsman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoo blocks an elbow strike from Oarsman.
Hoo tries to throw a body punch but Oarsman avoids it by throwing Hoo back against the cage.
Hoo avoiding damage.
Hoo leaning against his opponent.
Oarsman throws an elbow that misses.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the head but Oarsman blocks with his arms.
Hoo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oarsman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoo prevents a body shot from Oarsman.
Hoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oarsman backwards.
Hoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oarsman lands with a right to the head.
Hoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oarsman.
Hoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oarsman tries to work over Hoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oarsman is looking to clinch but Hoo is avoiding it.
Hoo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oarsman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oarsman gets a clinch.
Hoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoo.
Hoo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oarsman.
Hoo can't find room to land a body shot as Oarsman controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oarsman has a couple of punches blocked by Hoo.
Hoo has Oarsman pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Oarsman.
Hoo crunches a lovely knee into Oarsman's ribcage.
Hoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oarsman.
Hoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoo blocks the elbow strike.
Hoo trying to land knees to the body.
Hoo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oarsman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oarsman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cosmo Oarsman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Oarsman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Oarsman tenderised Hoo's leg. Hoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oarsman throws a series of strikes that have Hoo backpedaling.
Hoo misses the jab.
Oarsman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oarsman looks to land a left hand but Hoo moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Hoo does no damage.
Oarsman tries to clinch but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo misses with a body kick.
Oarsman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oarsman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoo avoids the head kick by Oarsman.
Hoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oarsman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oarsman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oarsman tries to clinch but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo throws the kick towards the body but Oarsman avoids it.
Oarsman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oarsman tries to clinch but Hoo moves out of range.
Oarsman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoo, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oarsman looking to throw knees to the head but Hoo is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Oarsman.
Oarsman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oarsman lands with a left to the head.
Oarsman lands a body punch.
Hoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oarsman blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Hoo.
Oarsman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoo is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoo is defending well for now.
Oarsman lands an elbow just above Hoo 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoo managing to block the knees to the body from Oarsman.
Hoo is trying to maintain a safe position but Oarsman gets an underhook and turns Hoo into the cage.
Hoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoo tries to stall but Oarsman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoo looking to throw knees to the head but Oarsman is blocking nicely.
Oarsman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoo.
Oarsman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ajai Hoo has been cut.
Oarsman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oarsman lands a right hand.
Hoo has a couple of punches blocked by Oarsman.
Hoo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cosmo Oarsman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oarsman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oarsman lands a knee to the body.
Hoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oarsman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo managing to block the knees to the body from Oarsman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoo pushes Oarsman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoo blocks an elbow strike from Oarsman.
Hoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oarsman is defending well.
Oarsman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoo has a couple of punches blocked by Oarsman.
Hoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoo trying to stall but Oarsman improves his position.
Oarsman connects with a knee to the head.
Hoo throws a head punch that misses.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oarsman backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oarsman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoo's brow.
Hoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Oarsman avoids the damage to the body.
Oarsman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oarsman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oarsman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Oarsman as the two fighters clinch.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoo misses with a knee strike.
Hoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oarsman moves into the clinch.
Oarsman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoo.
Hoo misses with a punch to the body.
Oarsman lands a nice elbow.
Hoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoo scores with a hook to the body.
Oarsman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oarsman regains guard.
Oarsman pulls Hoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Oarsman has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Oarsman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Oarsman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoo.
Hoo 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.
Oarsman wants to clinch up but Hoo keeps it at a distance.
Ajai Hoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Oarsman staying out of range there.
Oarsman blocks a low kick nicely.
Oarsman clinches up with Hoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Oarsman looking to throw knees to the head but Hoo is blocking nicely.
Oarsman connects with a knee to the head.
Oarsman misses with a punch to the body.
Oarsman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo misses with the head strike.
Oarsman misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoo.
Oarsman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoo controls his hands.
Come on Hoo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo blocks an elbow strike.
Hoo stalling in the clinch but Oarsman improves position.
Hoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oarsman lands with a left to the head.
Oarsman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oarsman avoids it.
Oarsman lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoo won't want to take too many of those.
Hoo lands a right hand.
Oarsman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoo stalling in the clinch but Oarsman improves position.
Oarsman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oarsman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoo blocks it with crossed arms.
Oarsman misses with a body punch.
Hoo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oarsman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo landing knees to the head.
Hoo just leaning against Oarsman, taking a breather.
Hoo has a couple of punches blocked by Oarsman.
Oarsman misses with a knee strike.
Oarsman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oarsman lands a damaging elbow.
Hoo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oarsman is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oarsman missing with knees to the body.
Hoo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oarsman is keeping busy.
Oarsman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoo backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oarsman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoo is defending well for now.
Oarsman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoo's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Oarsman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoo connects with a knee to the head.
Hoo has a couple of punches blocked by Oarsman.
Oarsman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oarsman lands an uppercut.
Oarsman misses with a punch to the body.
Ajai Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoo is stalling here.
Oarsman drops Hoo with a big knee straight up the middle! Hoo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hoo is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Hoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oarsman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oarsman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoo misses with a punch to the body.
Hoo managing to block the knees to the body from Oarsman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo dodges an elbow strike from Oarsman.
Oarsman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoo takes an elbow to the temple.
Oarsman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oarsman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cosmo Oarsman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoo tries for a takedown but Oarsman manages to get underhooks.
Oarsman lands a nice elbow.
Oarsman lands a left hand.
Hoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Oarsman.
Hoo misses with a body punch.
Oarsman lands a body punch.
Oarsman pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oarsman.
Hoo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oarsman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oarsman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the head but Oarsman blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosmo Oarsman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oarsman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Oarsman!
During a confident post fight interview, Cosmo Oarsman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilo Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I ain't turning back. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hilo Amsterdam!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws a hook but Amsterdam blocks it.
Amsterdam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendricks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hendricks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Amsterdam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amsterdam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks throws a hook but Amsterdam avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Hendricks coming out on top.
Hendricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amsterdam.
Amsterdam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amsterdam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amsterdam slips under a jab.
Amsterdam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyron Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam.
Hendricks lands a lovely overhand right.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range.
Amsterdam dives in and scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amsterdam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hendricks. No joy for Amsterdam on that attempt.
Amsterdam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amsterdam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amsterdam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendricks is just riding it out for now. Amsterdam eventually gives up the hold.
Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets back to his feet.
Hendricks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks misses the jab.
Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks looks to throw the jab but Amsterdam is out of range.
Amsterdam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks stuffs the takedown attempt from Amsterdam. Amsterdam gets slowly back to his feet.
Amsterdam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
Hendricks scores with a decent looking hook.
Amsterdam avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hilo Amsterdam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amsterdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range.
Hendricks throws a jab when Amsterdam was well out of range.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
And Amsterdam tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendricks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Amsterdam fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Amsterdam moves out of range.
Hendricks misses with a double jab.
Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amsterdam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendricks.
And Amsterdam tries to counter it with a takedown but Hendricks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Amsterdam moves forwards but Hendricks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
Amsterdam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily.
Amsterdam fails to land the takedown.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendricks has his feet on Amsterdam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amsterdam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Amsterdam with that takedown attempt.
Hendricks missing with a left hand there. Amsterdam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Amsterdam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a nice shot that snaps Amsterdam's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amsterdam is defended easily by Hendricks.
Amsterdam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks is looking to escape.
Amsterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendricks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendricks pushes Amsterdam off looking to stand but Amsterdam dives back in and keeps control.
Amsterdam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amsterdam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amsterdam looks winded!
Amsterdam stops Hendricks from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amsterdam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amsterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendricks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Hendricks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloppy strikes from Hendricks. Those never looked like landing.
Amsterdam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amsterdam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amsterdam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hendricks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amsterdam.
Hendricks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amsterdam shoots in but Hendricks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyron Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam.
Amsterdam avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Amsterdam feints the counter takedown.
Hendricks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Hendricks. Beautiful body shot.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amsterdam tries for a takedown but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hendricks misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amsterdam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendricks.
Amsterdam avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amsterdam.
Hendricks takes a swing at Amsterdam's ribcage but misses.
Amsterdam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hendricks defends it well.
Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyron Hendricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Amsterdam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyron Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Amsterdam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely.
Amsterdam is breathing heavily.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amsterdam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendricks tries to avoid it but Amsterdam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendricks to the ground. Hendricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amsterdam.
Hendricks with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hendricks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amsterdam.
Jab by Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a one two combo.
Amsterdam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Amsterdam ducked under it nicely.
Amsterdam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hendricks swinging wildly here.
Hendricks thuds his right hand into Amsterdam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amsterdam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands with a hook. Amsterdam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hendricks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hendricks misses the shot to the body.
Amsterdam dives in and scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Amsterdam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amsterdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amsterdam. Amsterdam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hendricks swinging wildly here.
Hendricks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendricks wants to stand but Amsterdam is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard.
Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendricks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amsterdam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hendricks prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendricks breaks the clinch.
Amsterdam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amsterdam is in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amsterdam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Amsterdam fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Hendricks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hendricks jabs Amsterdam right on the nose. Amsterdam blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amsterdam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Amsterdam's shoulder, as Amsterdam tries to avoid the shot.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amsterdam can do to turn this around?
Amsterdam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a good jab.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Amsterdam saw that one coming.
Hendricks throws a big shot that misses.
Amsterdam goes for a double leg but Hendricks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendricks continues to drive forward.
Amsterdam goes for a double leg but Hendricks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendricks continues to drive forward.
Hendricks thuds his right hand into Amsterdam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amsterdam looks for a takedown but Hendricks sprawls well.
Amsterdam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
Amsterdam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amsterdam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amsterdam off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amsterdam shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amsterdam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range.
Amsterdam shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amsterdam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hendricks defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Hendricks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Amsterdam moved out of range.
Amsterdam shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl out of it but Amsterdam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendricks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amsterdam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.
Amsterdam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hendricks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amsterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendricks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendricks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Amsterdam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Amsterdam tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendricks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amsterdam slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amsterdam.
No luck for Amsterdam with that takedown attempt.
Tyron Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hendricks. Beautiful body shot.
Amsterdam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendricks throws a hook but Amsterdam avoids it easily.
Hendricks jabs Amsterdam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendricks lands a lovely overhand right.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hendricks misses with a looping left.
Amsterdam moves away from the strike by Hendricks.
Hendricks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amsterdam with the counter takedown but Hendricks avoids it easily.
Amsterdam closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Amsterdam pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks lands an overhand right.
Hendricks swings for the body but Amsterdam moves out of range.
Hendricks throws a looping overhand right but Amsterdam ducks down to avoid it.
Hendricks cracks Amsterdam with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amsterdam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hendricks connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Hendricks. That snapped Amsterdam's head back.
Hendricks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendricks misses with a looping right.
Hendricks misses with a looping left.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Amsterdam's shoulder, as Amsterdam tries to avoid the shot.
Amsterdam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amsterdam.
Hendricks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amsterdam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amsterdam showed some decent athleticism there.
Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam walks into a jab.
Hendricks leaves Amsterdam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amsterdam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amsterdam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hendricks's half guard.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
Amsterdam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendricks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amsterdam.
Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets back to his feet.
Amsterdam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendricks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amsterdam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hendricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Amsterdam does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amsterdam.
Hendricks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a swing at Amsterdam's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amsterdam moves away.
Amsterdam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Hendricks misses.
Nice defenses there by Amsterdam.
Amsterdam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hendricks's guard.
Tyron Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Amsterdam is controlling him.
Hilo Amsterdam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks kicks Amsterdam off and gets to his feet.
Hendricks throws a nice looking combination but Amsterdam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amsterdam feints the counter takedown.
Hendricks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amsterdam moves forwards but Hendricks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendricks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Hendricks!
Tyron Hendricks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Malone connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.
Malone drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries to clinch up
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
A punch combination from Malone misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Malone throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Malone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matthews managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Malone.
Malone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews holding on.
Malone is staying tight to Matthews's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushes Malone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Malone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Matthews defending against the ground and pound.
Matthews is not content to let Malone control the position.
Matthews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Malone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is looking to reverse the position.
Matthews is not content to let Malone control the position.
Matthews is looking to reverse the position.
Malone lands a nice forearm strike.
Malone trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Matthews stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews wants to control but Malone postures up.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Malone postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Malone landing some decent shots from guard.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Malone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Malone clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Matthews moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Clay Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Malone.
Malone defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Matthews.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Malone works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Matthews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
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!
A body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malone tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
Malone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matthews is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sylvester Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malone is rocked!
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Malone blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthews rather than just go for the knockout.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matthews.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Clay Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone tries to clinch up
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews sets himself, and Malone steps forward looking for the clinch! Matthews avoids it this time.
Matthews 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.
Malone gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone working away.
Malone trying to control the position but Matthews is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Malone.
Malone is putting a hurting on Matthews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Matthews manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to get back to full guard but Matthews has passed into side control.
Matthews staying calm.
Matthews working away.
Malone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matthews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malone is trying to escape the position but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews controlling the position from side mount.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Matthews taking a breather here.
Malone is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews wants to stand but Malone has his arm trapped.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Matthews controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Sylvester Malone stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off...I demand a rematch..'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spurt Reynolds (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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245 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spurt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos misses with a head kick.
Yiftos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yiftos.
Yiftos missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Yiftos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Yiftos slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Yiftos throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yiftos throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Yiftos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Yiftos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yiftos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yiftos tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reynolds jabs at Yiftos's body.
Sisa Yiftos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Yiftos catches Reynolds right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yiftos wants to clinch but Reynolds slips to the side
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Yiftos wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Yiftos as Reynolds shoots in.
Yiftos is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yiftos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yiftos throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yiftos moves away.
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Yiftos wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Yiftos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yiftos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yiftos is looking to sweep but instead, Reynolds has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yiftos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yiftos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reynolds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Yiftos keeps moving.
Reynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yiftos's head.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
Yiftos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reynolds stacks Yiftos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reynolds!
Yiftos taking a bit of punishment here - Reynolds scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Yiftos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Yiftos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yiftos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yiftos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Yiftos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yiftos gets full guard.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Yiftos.
Reynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yiftos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yiftos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
Yiftos looking for a guillotine here but Reynolds defends easily.
Reynolds trying to control but Yiftos is working from the bottom.
Reynolds content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spurt Reynolds will probably get the nod.
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.
Yiftos walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yiftos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yiftos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reynolds, who protects the arm well.
Yiftos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sisa Yiftos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds is looking to regain half guard here but Yiftos keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yiftos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to reverse the position.
Yiftos has hold of Reynolds's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Reynolds seems comfortable defending it but Yiftos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Reynolds is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Reynolds is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yiftos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sisa Yiftos!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sisa Yiftos thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cron Spliffton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leija 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Original Nuttah. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cron Spliffton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leija throws a sloppy head kick and Spliffton moves out of range easily.
Spliffton throws out a leg kick but Leija moves out of range and Spliffton only half commits.
Leija throws a combination. Spliffton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliffton counters with a straight right hand.
Leija lands with a right hand.
Leija works Spliffton's body with a nice hook.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spliffton staying out of range there.
Spliffton slips a jab from Leija .
Leija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spliffton.
Leija lands a nice hook to Spliffton's body. Spliffton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffton misses with a head kick.
Leija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliffton.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Spliffton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija throws a leg kick but Spliffton checks it.
Spliffton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leija misses with a looping right.
Spliffton flicks out a counter leg kick but Leija steps away.
Leija misses with a straight right.
Leija avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spliffton throws a leg kick that misses.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Spliffton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spliffton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leija darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spliffton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leija is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leija throws a lazy uppercut
and Spliffton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spliffton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leija throws a body shot but no joy.
Spliffton throws a low kick, looking for Leija 's leg but Leija calmly moves out of range.
As Spliffton backs away, Leija returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spliffton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton slips a jab from Leija .
Spliffton slips a jab from Leija .
Spliffton ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton throws a jab when Leija was well out of range.
Leija fails to land with a series of punches.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the body
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spliffton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spliffton tries to score with a low kick but Leija moves his leg out of the way.
Leija misses with a wild combination.
Spliffton clinches up against the cage.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Leija .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spliffton scoring well with a low kick there.
Leija attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spliffton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leija throws out the jab.
Leija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffton doesn't seem bothered though.
Spliffton throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leija throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spliffton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leija appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Leija misses
enabling Spliffton to counter with a crisp jab.
Leija 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spliffton.
Leija gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliffton counters with a left to the body.
Leija swings widly with a right hand
and Spliffton counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija throws a leg kick but Spliffton moved away.
Leija throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Spliffton to counter with a crisp jab.
Leija is rocked!
Spliffton swings for the body but Leija moves out of range.
Spliffton tries to clinch up
and Leija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Spliffton there.
Spliffton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Leija .
Spliffton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija 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.
Spliffton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leija scores with a push kick.
Spliffton throws a big shot that misses.
Spliffton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spliffton misses with a straight right.
Leija throws the left hand but Spliffton avoids the punch easily.
Spliffton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Leija .
Leija fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija 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.
Leija misses the shot to the body.
Leija thuds a left hand into Spliffton's body.
Jab, jab by Spliffton - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija with a jab.
Spliffton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Spliffton is out of range.
Leija looks to land a right hand but Spliffton moved out of range.
Spliffton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leija stuns Spliffton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spliffton defending well as Leija loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Leija . Those never looked like landing.
Spliffton loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Leija defending well as Spliffton loads up on a big left hand.
Spliffton misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spliffton. Those never looked like landing.
Spliffton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spliffton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton ducks under a wild hook from Leija .
Leija 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leija duly obliges.
Spliffton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliffton gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Leija points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Spliffton wakes up just in time to hear Leija thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfredo Leija !
Alfredo Leija took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Thousand Needles in Red - Fire in the Sky as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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248 lbs
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klitschko circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Klitschko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Klitschko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking.
Lewis swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis throws a chopping leg kick but Klitschko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klitschko.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Klitschko sees coming a mile off.
Klitschko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Klitschko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses
and Klitschko counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Klitschko to acknowledge the strikes.
Klitschko scores with a sloppy right hand. Lewis should have avoided that one.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Klitschko. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klitschko throws a shot to the body.
Klitschko tries to land a body kick
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klitschko lands with a nice combination. Lewis backs away looking to recover.
Klitschko swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko throwing a counter right hand but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Klitschko lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Klitschko misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klitschko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lewis tries to bum rush Klitschko with a series of wild strikes but Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Klitschko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Klitschko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis walks into a jab.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Klitschko is looking to wear down Lewis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Lewis wants to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch position.
Klitschko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klitschko digs a good body shot into Lewis's ribs.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis moves forwards but Klitschko connects with a nice, crisp 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!
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Klitschko had a free shot at his head there.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Nice uppercut there from Lewis.
Lewis defending well as Klitschko loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Klitschko misses with a body shot
and Lewis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Klitschko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klitschko tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klitschko slips a jab from Lewis.
Klitschko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klitschko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Klitschko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Lewis jabs at Klitschko's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Klitschko misses the target.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Klitschko throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Klitschko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis misses with the body kick
and Klitschko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klitschko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klitschko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a body punch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Klitschko saw that one coming.
Klitschko lands a two punch combo.
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!
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Klitschko lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis wants to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch position.
Jab from Klitschko.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klitschko!
Donk. Lewis catches Klitschko right on the button with a cross.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Klitschko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Klitschko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Lewis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klitschko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lewis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Klitschko has got the better of the exchanges.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Klitschko counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Klitschko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Klitschko blocks the low kick.
Klitschko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Lewis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Klitschko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klitschko - that will leave a mark!
Klitschko lands a really nice looking cross but Lewis seems unphased.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klitschko clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klitschko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klitschko blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis jabs Klitschko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lewis throws a jab when Klitschko was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
As Lewis looks to move away, Klitschko throws a big counter combo but Lewis just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Klitschko misses the target.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko is looking to land body kicks.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
Klitschko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klitschko throws a shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis takes a swing at Klitschko's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a jab to the head.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
Klitschko connects with a body shot.
Klitschko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis flicks out a counter leg kick but Klitschko steps away.
Klitschko tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis cracks Klitschko with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis checks a low kick from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klitschko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a body shot.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
letting Klitschko counter with a right hand.
Klitschko drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Klitschko throws out a powerful jab.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
Klitschko takes one to the side of the head.
Lewis throws a body punch but Klitschko moves out of range.
A jab from Klitschko does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko clearly takes 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.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Klitschko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Klitschko misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a head kick. That will keep Klitschko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Klitschko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klitschko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko throws a good cross that connects.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klitschko circles away quickly and effectively.
Klitschko misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewis counters with a leg kick.
Klitschko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Klitschko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klitschko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klitschko misses with a head kick.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. Klitschko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Lewis lands.
Good exchange - Lewis coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Yegor Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klitschko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Lewis is looking for the big counter here.
Klitschko misses with a body shot
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Klitschko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a slapping body shot.
Klitschko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Klitschko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lewis lands a jab to Klitschko's midsection.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Lewis throws a head kick that Klitschko semi-blocks.
Lewis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klitschko is rocked!
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Lewis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Klitschko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klitschko dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Klitschko walks straight into a right hand from Lewis - that's dropped him! Lewis jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Klitschko from any more punishment! Klitschko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin Lewis!
Justin Lewis is the new super heavyweight champion!
Justin Lewis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Flores!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores misses with a hook.
Flores avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Flores counters with a quick kick to the body but Yamada blocks it.
Yamada catches Flores with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flores throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Flores cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flores blocks a jab.
Flores connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamada motions for Flores to come forward. Yamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flores walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yamada throws a leg kick which misses Flores's front leg but catches the back leg as Flores tries to avoid it.
Flores misses the shot to the body.
Flores takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flores will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada slips under a jab from Flores.
Flores's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamada under the eye.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada looks for a takedown but Flores sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores gets caught flat footed, as Yamada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yamada won't allow Flores to get back to his feet.
Yamada being controlled here momentarily.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flores is keeping the position for now.
Flores controlling Yamada's posture.
Flores's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada tries to free his leg and advance position but Flores is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flores is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rafael Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Yamada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamada jabs Flores to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamada moves forwards but Flores connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flores scores with a hook.
It looks like Keiichi Yamada has been cut.
Yamada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flores feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamada's calf.
Yamada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamada doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamada takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamada throws a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Flores misses
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flores is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flores throws a good cross that connects.
Flores tries to clinch but Yamada is having none of it.
Flores slips a jab from Yamada.
Flores was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Yamada.
Flores lands a front kick.
Flores looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Flores tries to clinch there but Yamada circles away.
Flores keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.
Flores was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flores.
Yamada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flores scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
It appears Flores was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circling - Yamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flores is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flores tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flores connects with a leg kick. Yamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flores sprawls well initially but Yamada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yamada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamada is pressing down on Flores's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flores is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores wants to control but Yamada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flores is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flores keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flores manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Flores dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamada throws out the jab.
Flores throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Flores misses
and Yamada counters with a straight right hand.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flores is out of range and Yamada settles back down.
Yamada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rafael Flores is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Yamada misses the jab.
Flores throws a jab when Yamada was well out of range.
Yamada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Yamada as he checks the leg kick.
Flores with a nice cross.
Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flores is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flores sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flores staying out of range there.
Flores swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamada misses with a body shot.
As Yamada backs away, Flores returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
Flores throws a hook to the side of Yamada's head but Yamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamada is defended easily by Flores.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Yamada lands a leg kick that knocks Flores off balance momentarily.
Yamada walks into a jab.
Flores misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamada.
Yamada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flores counters with a thumping low kick.
Flores lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores lands a jab to the head.
Yamada looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Flores is looking to counter punch.
Flores blocks a jab.
Flores cracks Yamada with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yamada looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Flores finish him?
Yamada is rocked!
Flores loads up on a big right hand but Yamada slips the punch.
Yamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada scores with a nice strike.
Yamada seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flores swings for the body but Yamada moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Flores there.
Yamada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flores looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flores throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yamada throws an off balance right hand
and Flores counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada slips a straight right by Flores.
Flores misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Flores is just out of range.
Yamada cracks Flores with a good jab.
A jab from Flores finds it's way through Yamada's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flores.
A clash of legs there as Flores blocks the low kick.
Flores lands with a right hand.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
Yamada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flores throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamada slips under a jab.
Flores defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flores takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flores connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Yamada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores tries to land a front kick but Yamada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada connects with a looping right hand.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flores is looking to counter punch.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamada can do to turn this around?
Flores uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Flores throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada throws a right hand that misses
and Yamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamada staying out of range there.
Yamada connects with a body shot.
Flores scores with a punch to the head.
Flores blocks a jab.
Flores tried to counter with a leg kick but Yamada avoided it.
Yamada avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores misses the shot to the body.
Yamada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores throws a lazy right hand but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamada.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Flores dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Flores does it's job there.
Flores throws a lazy right hand but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flores throws a jab when Yamada was well out of range.
Flores is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Flores counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Flores 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yamada misses with a hook.
Flores throws a wild body kick that Yamada sees coming a mile off.
Flores tried to score with a low kick but Yamada checks it.
Flores slips under a jab from Yamada.
Yamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamada 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 Flores has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flores and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flores's calf.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamada thumps Flores with a low kick.
Flores is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamada as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamada throws a right hand that misses
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamada at a distance.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada flicks out a counter leg kick but Flores steps away.
Flores avoids the body shot from Yamada.
Yamada throws a solid leg kick but Flores takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamada.
Flores throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flores lunges at Yamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamada's hand.
Yamada 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.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Flores.
Yamada scores with a kick to the body.
Yamada throws a leg kick
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
Yamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Flores bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flores walks into a stiff left hand from Yamada.
A jab from Yamada misses.
Nice defenses there by Flores.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Flores's head but Flores sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flores scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Yamada is predictable there
and Flores cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flores lands a right hook to the body.
Yamada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flores counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flores changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores connects with a leg kick. Yamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flores counters with a slapping leg kick.
Flores 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.
Flores fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamada manages to avoid it.
Flores lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flores throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flores lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Flores sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamada throws out a loose jab but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flores fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamada.
Yamada tests Flores's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flores misses with a straight right.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Flores counters with a nice leg kick.
Yamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Flores counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flores checks it well.
Flores misses with a low kick.
Yamada swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flores napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Flores going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Flores is trying to buck Yamada off.
Yamada works to advance to full mount. Flores defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Keiichi Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flores is looking to get to half guard.
Yamada avoids the attempt from Flores to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Flores clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flores with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flores 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 Yamada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yamada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Yamada misses.
Flores swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamada scoring well with a low kick there.
Flores works Yamada's body with a nice hook.
Flores scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flores lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flores wants to clinch up but Yamada keeps it at a distance.
Yamada misses with a hook.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamada sizes up Flores with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Flores.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flores wants to clinch up but Yamada keeps it at a distance.
Flores throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yamada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flores stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flores bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flores throws a leg kick but Yamada moved away.
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!
Flores defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
Yamada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamada thuds his right hand into Flores's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flores throws a low kick, looking for Yamada's leg but Yamada calmly moves out of range.
Yamada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flores.
The fighters circling - Flores throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flores attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada misses with a shot to the body
and Flores counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamada avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Flores ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores misses with a body shot.
Yamada throws out a powerful jab.
Yamada ducks right into an uppercut from Flores.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yamada lands in his opponent's guard.
Flores pushes Yamada off and gets back to his feet.
Yamada feints and then cracks Flores's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flores down.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
A big left from Flores misses.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Yamada misses the body punch
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
Yamada scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada moves out of range as Flores throws a body kick.
Flores cracks Yamada with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flores throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamada.
Flores moves out of range as Yamada throws a body kick.
Flores misses with a straight left.
Yamada throws a leg kick
and Flores counters with a head kick that drops Yamada to the mat! Yamada scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Yamada counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Flores.
Flores moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamada looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Flores cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamada missing with a left hand there. Flores was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamada connects with a body shot that sends Flores's belly button to the back.
Flores connects with a crisp jab.
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flores quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Flores had his way with Keiichi Yamada in that round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
That's time! Flores's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flores drops Yamada with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yamada looks back up at him and smiles so Flores waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flores defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
Yamada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flores feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yamada sprawling to the canvas! Yamada rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Flores finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Flores scores with a nice body kick.
Flores ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flores tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flores dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flores.
Flores throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Flores keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamada.
Yamada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flores throws a leg kick but Yamada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flores lands with a straight right. Yamada didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Flores.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Flores is out of range.
Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flores.
An inside leg kick lands from Flores.
Flores throws out a loose jab but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Yamada.
A clash of legs there as Yamada blocks the low kick.
Yamada punishes Flores's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Flores's corner calls for a 1-2. Flores obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamada 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flores napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Flores's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flores struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yamada's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Flores is refusing to be controlled, as Yamada sits in half guard.
Yamada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flores has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamada is working away from the top position though.
Yamada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flores knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Flores has hold of Yamada's hands but Yamada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flores knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keiichi Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamada passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yamada raining down shots from the mount!
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flores, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rafael Flores 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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