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Destiny 165: Haas vs Demaestri PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Comstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Poulter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
41 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sir Comstock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 27 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter scores with a jab.
Poulter moves in looking to clinch but Comstock pushes him off.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
Poulter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Poulter avoids it well and moves away.
Poulter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Comstock's head.
Poulter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poulter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poulter looks to score with a jab to the body but Comstock is just out of range.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Poulter is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comstock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poulter is looking to clinch but Comstock is avoiding it.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Poulter avoids it well and moves away.
Poulter cracks Comstock with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Poulter misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter misses with a low kick.
Poulter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Comstock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poulter stuns Comstock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Poulter misses.
Poulter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Poulter throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Poulter does no damage.
Comstock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poulter tries to clinch up.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poulter sprawls and moves away.
Poulter misses the shot to the body.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Poulter avoids it well and moves away.
Paul Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Comstock slips a jab and a cross from Poulter.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Poulter avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Comstock has been working on his balance at Men of Mayhem, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Poulter.
Poulter loads up on a big right hand but Comstock slips the punch.
Poulter looks to throw a body kick
and Comstock counters with a shoot takedown. Poulter fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comstock stands up from Poulter's guard - Comstock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Comstock tries to keep at a distance but Poulter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poulter tries to land a knee to the head but Comstock blocks with his arms.
Poulter missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter lands with a light punch inside.
Comstock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poulter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poulter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Comstock has Poulter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poulter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poulter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Comstock goes for a takedown attempt but Poulter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Comstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Comstock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poulter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Comstock counters with a single leg into guard. Poulter didn't expect that.
Poulter wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poulter misses with a hook. Comstock ducked under it nicely.
Poulter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Comstock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
Poulter throws a hook but Comstock avoids it easily.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Comstock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poulter wants to clinch.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Poulter avoids it well and moves away.
Poulter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Poulter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Poulter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Poulter avoids it well and moves away.
Sir Comstock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poulter tries to clinch up.
Comstock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poulter takes a swing at Comstock's ribcage but misses.
Poulter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Poulter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Comstock is out of range.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Comstock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poulter throws out the jab.
Poulter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poulter throws a lazy right hand but Comstock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch but Comstock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poulter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comstock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Poulter avoids it well and moves away.
Poulter throws a head kick that Comstock semi-blocks.
Poulter throws a leg kick
and Comstock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Poulter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Comstock is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comstock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Comstock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Comstock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Comstock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poulter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Poulter.
Poulter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Poulter scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Comstock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poulter wants to clinch up but Comstock keeps it at a distance.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
Comstock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poulter stalks Comstock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Comstock's face. Comstock staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Sir Comstock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulter swinging wildly here.
Comstock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poulter sprawls and moves away.
Poulter closes the distance and clinches.
Comstock tries for a takedown but Poulter manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Poulter scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comstock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poulter looking to throw knees to the head but Comstock is blocking nicely.
Comstock is trying to drag Poulter to the mat but Poulter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Poulter trying to land knees to the body.
Comstock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poulter after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Comstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poulter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Comstock.
Poulter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Comstock blocks it with crossed arms.
Comstock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poulter trying to stall but Comstock improves his position.
Comstock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Comstock is trying to drag Poulter to the mat but Poulter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Poulter lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Poulter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sir Comstock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Comstock avoids the body shot from Poulter.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poulter throws a right hand that Comstock ducks under and follows up with a left that Comstock also avoids with ease.
Poulter throws a good cross that connects.
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Comstock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poulter throws a combination that misses
so Comstock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Comstock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poulter is proving hard to escape from.
Poulter wants to stand and escape but Comstock is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comstock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Poulter tries to clinch up.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
Comstock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Comstock blocks the body kick.
Poulter wants to clinch
so Comstock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poulter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Comstock presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Poulter tries to land knees in the clinch but Comstock avoids the damage to the body.
Comstock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poulter prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comstock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poulter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Comstock.
Poulter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Comstock is defending well for now.
Poulter tries to land a knee to the head but Comstock blocks with his arms.
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!
Comstock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poulter after a bit of a struggle.
Paul Poulter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poulter missing with knees to the body.
Poulter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poulter missing with knees to the body.
Comstock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Comstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Comstock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter tries to throw a body punch but Comstock avoids it by throwing Poulter back against the cage.
Comstock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Comstock looking for a takedown.
Comstock managing to block the knees to the body from Poulter.
Poulter is pressed up against the cage. Comstock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poulter down to the mat. Poulter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poulter wants to clinch but Comstock slips to the side
and Comstock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Comstock stops Poulter from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comstock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Poulter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poulter 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Poulter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wax Philosophical (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Urhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urhola has chosen The Trammps -Disco Inferno as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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259 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wax Philosophical!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Veli Urhola!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urhola throws a lazy right hand but Philosophical sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urhola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Philosophical utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Urhola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urhola throws a big right hand that misses.
Urhola passes into half guard.
Urhola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philosophical is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Urhola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Urhola there.
Philosophical on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Philosophical is looking to escape.
Philosophical avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urhola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urhola lands strikes from half guard.
Urhola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Urhola there.
Philosophical avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urhola.
Philosophical wants to get back to his feet.
Philosophical on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Urhola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Urhola looks to land a strike but Philosophical avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Urhola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Urhola trying to control but Philosophical is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urhola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Urhola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Philosophical is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Philosophical 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Philosophical as Urhola shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Philosophical on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Philosophical keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urhola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philosophical tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philosophical tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Urhola counters with a stiff right hand.
Wax Philosophical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urhola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Urhola.
Urhola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urhola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philosophical looks to throw the jab but Urhola is out of range.
Urhola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Philosophical with a body shot.
Urhola forces Philosophical back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urhola.
Urhola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Philosophical.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philosophical lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urhola.
Urhola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Philosophical fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Philosophical misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philosophical.
Urhola blocking some punches.
Philosophical swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urhola.
Philosophical throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urhola.
Urhola scores with a shot to the side of Philosophical's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Urhola 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.
Philosophical throws an off balance right hand
and Urhola counters by moving into the clinch.
Urhola lands an elbow that stopped Philosophical in his tracks for a moment.
Urhola lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Philosophical.
It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.
Urhola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Urhola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Urhola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Urhola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Philosophical working aggressively here.
Urhola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Philosophical seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Urhola can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Philosophical fails to land.
Philosophical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Urhola.
Philosophical has a couple of punches blocked by Urhola.
Urhola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urhola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urhola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Philosophical moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urhola scores with a jab to the body.
Urhola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philosophical sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Philosophical seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Philosophical throws a sloppy head kick and Urhola moves out of range easily.
Urhola blocks a jab.
Philosophical takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Philosophical is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urhola scores with the left hand. Philosophical knows he should have avoided that one.
Philosophical clinches up with Urhola and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philosophical.
Urhola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philosophical has a couple of punches blocked by Urhola.
Wax Philosophical has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Philosophical scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Philosophical prevents a body shot from Urhola.
Philosophical misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urhola misses with an elbow over the top.
Philosophical misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philosophical misses with a short punch on the inside.
Philosophical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Philosophical swings wildly with an uppercut but Urhola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philosophical working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Urhola as the two fighters clinch.
Philosophical prevents a body shot from Urhola.
Philosophical misses with a hook from the clinch.
Philosophical throws a head punch that misses.
Philosophical looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philosophical.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Urhola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urhola scores with a shot to the side of Philosophical's head.
Urhola tries a knee to the head but Philosophical blocks it.
Urhola lands a shoulder strike.
Urhola drops Philosophical onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Philosophical is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Philosophical is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urhola.
Oh Philosophical is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Urhola creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Philosophical's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Philosophical drops to his knees and Urhola pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veli Urhola!
A relieved looking Veli Urhola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kanga Roos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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210 lbs
28 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanga Roos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson swings for the body but Roos moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Roos misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Roos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roos tries to counter with a takedown but Watson is quick to defend against it.
Roos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson lands a body shot.
Kanga Roos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roos throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watson is trying to defend but Roos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roos throws a solid leg kick but Watson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roos.
Roos shoots and misses
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson working aggressively here.
Roos blocks an uppercut.
Watson working aggressively here.
Watson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson.
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roos moves into the clinch.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roos has picked Watson up - he's going for a ride! Roos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to improve his position.
Roos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
Roos gets to his feet - Watson follows without any prompting.
Roos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roos postures up.
Watson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
Roos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a high kick!
It looks like Kanga Roos has been cut.
Roos slips under a jab from Watson.
Roos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watson sprawls well. Watson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanga Roos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roos moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson cracks Roos with a good jab.
Roos moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Watson scores with a punch to the head.
Watson lands a brutal head kick. Roos looks out on his feet and Watson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). John Watson!
A victorious John Watson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick has chosen I Am Hell as his entrance music. 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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33
220 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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32
220 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard B Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knockout misses with an uppercut. Riddick saw that one coming.
Knockout misses with a hook. Riddick ducked under it nicely.
Riddick clinches up against the cage.
Knockout is trying to break free.
Riddick tries to throw a body punch but Knockout avoids it by throwing Riddick back against the cage.
Knockout blocks an elbow strike from Riddick.
Knockout takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Knockout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knockout misses with a hook.
Knockout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riddick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knockout's head backwards.
A big right from Knockout misses.
Riddick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knockout to score with a decent uppercut.
Richard B Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick misses with a body shot.
A combination from Knockout does no damage.
Riddick blocks a head kick by Knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knockout slips a jab from Riddick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockout looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knockout dodges the punch combination from Riddick.
Knockout throws a head kick that misses.
Knockout misses with an uppercut. Riddick saw that one coming.
Riddick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riddick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knockout scores with the left hand. Riddick knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knockout, as that shot connected.
Knockout tries a low kick but Riddick avoids it.
Riddick throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with a nice uppercut.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knockout feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Riddick moves away from the strike by Knockout.
Knockout on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddick. Riddick obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddick lunges at Knockout with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knockout's hand.
Knockout moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riddick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Knockout. Those never looked like landing.
Riddick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riddick throws a big shot that misses.
Knockout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddick throws a series of punches but Knockout moves out of range.
Riddick blocks a low kick nicely.
Riddick with the counter takedown but Knockout avoids it easily.
Knockout looks to throw the jab but Riddick is out of range.
Riddick misses with an uppercut
and Riddick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knockout bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riddick's head.
Riddick throws a lazy uppercut
and Knockout counters with an outside leg kick.
Knockout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddick.
Riddick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knockout moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick throws a right and a left that Knockout avoids nicely.
Riddick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knockout counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Knockout misses the target.
Knockout gets tackled into the cage by Riddick. Riddick maintains the clinch.
Knockout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knockout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knockout circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddick lands a nice looking body shot.
Riddick moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riddick throws a lazy uppercut
and Riddick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knockout.
Riddick drops Knockout with a beautiful combination! Knockout stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Riddick is looking for the KO!
Knockout is rocked!
Oscar Knockout's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knockout jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Knockout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knockout is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riddick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knockout seems to have got his legs back now.
Riddick avoids the head kick by Knockout.
Riddick wants to counter the offense by Knockout and move into the clinch position.
Knockout keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knockout swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knockout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knockout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Knockout misses the target.
Riddick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knockout on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oscar Knockout's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riddick throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knockout throws a right hand that Riddick ducks under and follows up with a left that Riddick also avoids with ease.
Riddick just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knockout.
As Riddick looks to move away, Knockout throws a big counter combo but Riddick just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Knockout will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knockout loads up on a big right hand but Riddick slips the punch.
Knockout misses with a straight left.
Knockout tries a head kick but it misses.
Knockout scores with a jab.
Riddick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddick throws a hook to the side of Knockout's head but Knockout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddick throws a push kick but Knockout slaps the foot to one side.
Riddick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knockout.
Riddick tries to counter with a clinch but Knockout shakes him off and moves away.
Riddick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Riddick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knockout will feel that in the morning.
Oscar Knockout is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockout displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knockout scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riddick looks to clinch
and Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riddick drops Knockout with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knockout looks back up at him and smiles so Riddick waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddick throws a head kick but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout 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.
Knockout lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Riddick takes the fight into the clinch.
Riddick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knockout wants to break free but Riddick has control.
Knockout looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knockout breaks the clinch.
Riddick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Knockout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Riddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riddick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knockout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick looks to land a right hand but Knockout moved out of range.
Knockout throwing a counter right hand but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Knockout is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Riddick throws a lazy head kick
and Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riddick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knockout blocks a head kick by Riddick.
Riddick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knockout. Knockout circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Riddick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knockout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Riddick misses.
Knockout sizes up Riddick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knockout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddick throws a lazy body kick
and Knockout counters with a nice leg kick.
Knockout lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick throws a nice head kick!
Riddick throws a right hand that misses
and Knockout counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knockout - that will leave a mark!
Knockout tries to land a leg kick but Riddick saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Knockout there.
Nice straight punches there by Knockout. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knockout.
Knockout tries to keep at a distance but Riddick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knockout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knockout has had enough of the clinch but Riddick keeps him there for the moment.
Riddick tries to land knees in the clinch but Knockout avoids the damage to the body.
Knockout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knockout misses with a wild combination.
Riddick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knockout with a body shot.
Knockout misses with a hook. Riddick ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout misses with a head kick.
Knockout looks to throw the jab but Riddick is out of range.
Riddick lands a big head kick that sends Knockout tumbling to the mat! Riddick takes a step backwards and waves Knockout back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jeez, Oscar Knockout's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oscar Knockout's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richard B Riddick!
A relieved looking Richard B Riddick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz has chosen 50 cent P.I.M.P as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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164 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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39
170 lbs
32 - 29 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santa Cruz moves away.
Santa Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santa Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Santa Cruz on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado is trying to push Santa Cruz away but Santa Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santa Cruz avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Santa Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa Cruz blocking some punches.
Santa Cruz misses with some punches.
Santa Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Santa Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado blocks a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machado after a bit of a struggle.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Santa Cruz.
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Santa Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santa Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santa Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Santa Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight right.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Santa Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Cruz avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado throws a right and a left that Santa Cruz avoids nicely.
Santa Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to score with a low kick but Santa Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Santa Cruz checks a low kick from Machado.
Santa Cruz slips a jab from Machado.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santa Cruz shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santa Cruz trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Santa Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Santa Cruz is now in half guard.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santa Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Santa Cruz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Machado is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Santa Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santa Cruz.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santa Cruz with the counter takedown but Machado avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Santa Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Santa Cruz is looking to clinch.
Machado tries to work over Santa Cruz's front leg with a kick but Santa Cruz checks it.
It seemed like Santa Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Santa Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Santa Cruz has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santa Cruz can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santa Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santa Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Santa Cruz working the ground and pound.
Santa Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santa Cruz off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Machado keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Machado trying to control momentarily.
Santa Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Machado raining down hammerfists from mount.
Santa Cruz is looking to improve his position but Machado isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Santa Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Santa Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Santa Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Santa Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santa Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Santa Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santa Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santa Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santa Cruz is looking for a triangle but Machado pushes his legs off easily.
Santa Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Machado to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Santa Cruz's knee but Santa Cruz avoids it well.
Santa Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santa Cruz rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santa Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santa Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Santa Cruz lands an uppercut.
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Santa Cruz controls his hands.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado tries to circle away but Santa Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
Santa Cruz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent Santa Cruz from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado seems keen to control Santa Cruz's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santa Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santa Cruz throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santa Cruz controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santa Cruz controlling the position.
Santa Cruz has an active guard here but Machado has managed to pass into half guard.
Santa Cruz is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santa Cruz avoid being mounted?
Santa Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafael Santa Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado prevents Santa Cruz from improving his position.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Santa Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado throws a sloppy body shot
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machado is looking to wear down Santa Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A clash of legs there as Santa Cruz blocks the low kick.
Santa Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machado tries to bum rush Santa Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Santa Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch but Machado moves away
and Machado counters with a nice body shot.
Santa Cruz thumps Machado with a low kick.
Santa Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up.
Santa Cruz wants to clinch.
Santa Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santa Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machado throws a low kick but Santa Cruz avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Santa Cruz.
I think Santa Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coleman Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi digs a good hook to Coleman Jr's body.
Horiguchi lands a slapping body shot.
Coleman Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horiguchi pinned against the cage. Horiguchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horiguchi leaves Coleman Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown but Horiguchi sprawls well.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Coleman Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horiguchi defends it well.
Horiguchi lands a body shot.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coleman Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horiguchi's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Horiguchi has hold of Coleman Jr's hands but Coleman Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horiguchi kicks Coleman Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Coleman Jr rushes Horiguchi and presses him up against the cage.
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman Jr. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horiguchi thumps Coleman Jr with a low kick.
Horiguchi is looking to wear down Coleman Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horiguchi misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Horiguchi. Beautiful body shot.
Coleman Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horiguchi swivels and escapes.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Coleman Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horiguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Horiguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coleman Jr misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Horiguchi tries to work over Coleman Jr's front leg with a kick but Coleman Jr checks it.
Coleman Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Horiguchi sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horiguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman Jr misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Coleman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Horiguchi misses.
Coleman Jr checks a leg kick.
Coleman Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Horiguchi quickly recovers to half guard.
Horiguchi wants to get back to full guard.
Horiguchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coleman Jr is thwarting Horiguchi's attempts to control the position.
Coleman Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horiguchi's head.
Coleman Jr is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman Jr misses with a head shot. Horiguchi uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horiguchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horiguchi pulls Coleman Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Horiguchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horiguchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horiguchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horiguchi is on top in guard.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Coleman Jr keeps moving.
Horiguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coleman Jr keeping full guard, as Horiguchi tries to pass.
Coleman Jr is trying to hold Horiguchi in close to prevent damage but Horiguchi has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoji Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Horiguchi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Horiguchi misses its target.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman Jr can do to turn this around?
Coleman Jr tries to clinch up.
Horiguchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Horiguchi thumps Coleman Jr with a low kick.
Horiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman Jr. Coleman Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Horiguchi half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Coleman Jr's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Coleman Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman Jr fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi is trying is best to control the position here.
Horiguchi is pressing down on Coleman Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horiguchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Horiguchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Horiguchi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman Jr is controlling him.
Horiguchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman Jr is one step ahead there.
Coleman Jr being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horiguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horiguchi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mark Coleman Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horiguchi seems keen to control Coleman Jr's posture.
Coleman Jr distracts Horiguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Coleman Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman Jr, at least for the moment.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horiguchi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Coleman Jr lands a left hand.
Horiguchi breaks the clinch.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Coleman Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coleman Jr throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Coleman Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Coleman Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Horiguchi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman Jr working away.
Horiguchi trying to remain calm as Coleman Jr controls from the top position.
Horiguchi tries to escape but Coleman Jr is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is not content to let Coleman Jr control the position.
Coleman Jr controls the position from side control.
Coleman Jr scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Coleman Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Coleman Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coleman Jr working the ground and pound but Horiguchi is defending the strikes.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position but Horiguchi is working away.
Horiguchi is trying to control Coleman Jr's posture but Coleman Jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Coleman Jr avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman Jr is just out of range.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch up but Horiguchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horiguchi on the side of the head.
Horiguchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman Jr.
Horiguchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coleman Jr rushes Horiguchi and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Horiguchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Horiguchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horiguchi breaks from the clinch.
Coleman Jr misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a double leg but Horiguchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horiguchi but Horiguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Coleman Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Horiguchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Coleman Jr misses
and Horiguchi counters with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Coleman Jr lands.
Coleman Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Coleman Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot lands for Coleman Jr.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman Jr is just out of range.
Coleman Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three 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!
A big left from Coleman Jr misses.
Coleman Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Coleman Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Coleman Jr tries for a takedown but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horiguchi is fending him off so far but Coleman Jr persists. Nope, Horiguchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Horiguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Coleman Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Coleman Jr dives in and grabs Horiguchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horiguchi pushes down on Coleman Jr's head and hops out.
Horiguchi thuds a left hand into Coleman Jr's body.
Nice takedown defense from Horiguchi. No joy for Coleman Jr on that attempt.
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Coleman Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horiguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Coleman Jr swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
Horiguchi lands with an overhand left.
Horiguchi cracks a nice hook into Coleman Jr's ribs.
Coleman Jr misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch there but Horiguchi circles away.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horiguchi, right into the meat.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch there but Horiguchi circles away.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horiguchi sprawls well. Horiguchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Horiguchi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman Jr is in Horiguchi's guard.
Horiguchi wants to stand and escape but Coleman Jr is having none of it.
Coleman Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Coleman Jr controlling him for the moment.
Mark Coleman Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!
Kyoji Horiguchi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vaas Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes to the cage accompanied by Małpa - Sztorm. Claudio Demaestri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vaas Haas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claudio Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Haas.
Haas throws a body punch but Demaestri moves out of range.
Demaestri connects with a single shot there.
Demaestri swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
That kick from Haas tenderised Demaestri's leg. Demaestri is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Demaestri blocks the low kick.
Demaestri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haas slips under a jab.
Demaestri misses with an uppercut
and Haas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Demaestri looks to score with a jab to the body but Haas is just out of range.
Demaestri scores with a jab. Haas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Vaas Haas has been cut.
Haas moves into range and clinches up with Demaestri.
Demaestri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haas lands a body punch.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Haas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Haas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Haas.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Haas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vaas Haas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Demaestri.
Haas pushes Demaestri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Haas has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haas to keep the fight standing.
Haas scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Demaestri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demaestri prevents a body shot from Haas.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Haas has him pressed against the cage.
Haas lands a right hand.
Haas misses with a punch on the inside.
Demaestri jumps guard but Haas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Haas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haas lands a nice shot to the body.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demaestri's elbow.
Demaestri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Haas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Demaestri keeping full guard, as Haas tries to pass.
Haas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Demaestri is proving hard to escape from.
Haas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Demaestri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri has his foot on Haas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haas works his way back into a safe position though.
Demaestri working a defensive guard here.
Haas tries to free his leg and advance position but Demaestri is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haas clinches up against the cage.
Haas misses with a punch to the body.
Haas lands a shoulder strike.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Haas holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Haas working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
Demaestri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haas walks away with a smile on his face. Demaestri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demaestri misses with a body shot
and Haas counters with a leg kick.
Haas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haas connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Haas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demaestri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Haas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demaestri in his tracks.
Haas moves away from the strike by Demaestri.
A big right from Haas misses.
Demaestri throws out a loose jab but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haas.
A telegraphed right hand from Haas misses the target.
Demaestri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Demaestri looks to land a combination but Haas avoids it well.
Demaestri scores with a one two! Haas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas looks to throw the jab but Demaestri is out of range.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Haas tried to score with a low kick but Demaestri checks it.
Demaestri throws out a counter right but Haas avoids it with no problem.
Demaestri misses with a hook.
Demaestri blocks the body kick.
Haas throws a low kick but Demaestri avoids it.
Demaestri throws a hook to the side of Haas's head but Haas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Demaestri as he checks the leg kick.
Demaestri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haas.
Haas lands a nice shot to the body.
Haas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demaestri is able to avoid easily.
Haas misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Demaestri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demaestri lands with an uppercut that bounces Haas off the cage and back into range.
Haas slips a jab from Demaestri.
A cross from Demaestri lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaas Haas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Demaestri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demaestri lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Demaestri misses the target.
Haas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demaestri can do to turn this around?
Demaestri misses with a hook. Haas ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Haas misses the target.
Haas misses with a wild body shot.
Haas looks to throw the jab but Demaestri is out of range.
Haas drives through and clinches with Demaestri against the cage.
Haas tries to work over Demaestri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaas Haas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Haas.
Demaestri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Haas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Demaestri is trying to control the position but Haas postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been hearing that Haas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Demaestri wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haas lands with a nice body punch.
Haas ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demaestri checks a leg kick.
Haas connects with a solid leg kick.
Demaestri lands a really nice looking cross but Haas seems unphased.
Demaestri misses with a hook.
Demaestri misses with a lunging right hand
letting Haas counter with a right hand.
Demaestri looks to land a left hand but Haas moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Demaestri misses.
Haas cracks a nice hook into Demaestri's ribs.
Demaestri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haas in his tracks.
Haas throws a leg kick but Demaestri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haas to keep the fight standing.
Haas misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haas smiles and moves away.
Demaestri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Demaestri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demaestri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haas.
Demaestri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Haas misses the target.
Demaestri misses with a lunging right hand
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demaestri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demaestri misses the jab.
Haas thumps Demaestri with a low kick.
Demaestri swings widly with a right hand
and Haas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Demaestri misses.
Demaestri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haas counters with a nice uppercut.
Demaestri is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Haas.
Demaestri is still on wobbly legs! Can Haas finish him?
Haas darts in and clinches Demaestri up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haas.
Haas pushes Demaestri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demaestri gets control of Haas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Demaestri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Demaestri wants to sweep but no luck.
Demaestri is breathing heavily.
Haas wants to get up but he can't break Demaestri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas passes Demaestri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Haas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Demaestri defends it well.
Demaestri seems to have recovered his senses.
Haas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haas tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Demaestri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaas Haas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haas throws a front kick that sends Demaestri stumbling back into the cage.
Demaestri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demaestri.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demaestri gets tackled into the cage by Haas. Haas maintains the clinch.
Haas working aggressively here.
Haas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demaestri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demaestri jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas passes into half guard.
Haas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haas trying to mount his opponent but Demaestri defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas controlling the action here.
Haas continues to stall.
Demaestri trying to control here.
Demaestri tries to roll over but Haas keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haas has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Demaestri works to full guard.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demaestri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haas passes Demaestri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vaas Haas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demaestri trying to control from the bottom.
Haas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haas tries to stand and escape but Demaestri is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas is controlling the pace.
Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
Haas is thwarting Demaestri's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Demaestri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haas lands with a nice body punch.
Demaestri throws a jab when Haas was well out of range.
Haas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demaestri.
Haas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demaestri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas connects with an inside leg kick.
Haas scores with a leg kick.
Haas scores with a nice head shot.
Demaestri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demaestri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it.
Demaestri walks into a straight right hand from Haas.
Some bone on bone action there as Demaestri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demaestri misses with an uppercut.
Haas misses the shot to the body.
Haas lands a jab to the head.
Demaestri lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demaestri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Demaestri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demaestri misses with a wild body shot.
Haas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vaas Haas is winning the standup battle so far.
Demaestri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haas.
Haas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaas Haas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haas lands with a shot to the body.
Demaestri checks a leg kick.
Haas lands a nice hook to Demaestri's body. Demaestri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demaestri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haas with a hook.
Haas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demaestri under the eye.
Demaestri connects with a single shot there.
Demaestri lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas throws a monster overhand right that drops Demaestri! Haas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaas Haas!
Vaas Haas retains his middleweight title!
Vaas Haas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hemmo can pounce on him.
Hemmo loads up on a big right hand but Hoffman slips the punch.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffman darts in and clinches Hemmo up against the cage.
Hemmo lands a body shot.
Hoffman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hemmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Hoffman drags the fight down to the ground.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
Hemmo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hemmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hemmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemmo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hemmo is posturing up here but Hoffman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hemmo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hemmo has to tap! Slick submission there by Hoffman !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tel Britton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton misses with a wild combination.
Dantes slips a jab and a cross from Britton.
It seemed like Dantes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dantes 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.
Britton misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dantes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Britton takes a step back to recover.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Britton manages to avoid it.
Britton misses with a series of wild punches.
Dantes closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Britton out cold! Britton corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Dantes!
Marcus Dantes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Tel Britton had this to say: '...Next time.'.
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