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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baako has chosen Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music. Baas Baako is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baako loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Baako misses with a takedown
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Baako's leg but Baako calmly moves out of range.
Baako 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.
Wallace tries to work over Baako's front leg with a kick but Baako checks it.
Baako misses with a series of wild punches.
Baako works the jab nicely.
Baako misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baako tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace scores with a head kick.
Baako throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace slips a straight right by Baako.
Baako takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace pushes Baako away with a front kick.
Baako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Baako throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily.
Baako forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
Baako can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Baako prevents a body shot from Wallace.
Baako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baako avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Baako knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baako.
Baako misses with a looping left.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Baako tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Baako moved away.
Baas Baako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Baako had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baako lands a right hook to the body.
Baako cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Baako tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Wallace swings for the body but Baako moves out of range.
Baako throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Baako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Baako lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baako comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baako is looking to clinch.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baako throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baako is out of range.
Baako tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baako lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Baako manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Baako releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baako swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Baako throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baako swinging wildly here.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baako.
Baako tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wallace lands a big head kick that sends Baako tumbling to the mat! Wallace takes a step backwards and waves Baako back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baako is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace steps in with a hook that catches Baako right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wallace follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Baako looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Wallace!
A very excited looking Russell Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Baas Baako had this to say: 'That sucked!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like a surgeon. Blake Edwards had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards with a nice cross.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Edwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Edwards trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Edwards.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Oliveira cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards is rocked!
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira drops Edwards onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Edwards is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oliveira is working Edwards over against the cage.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Oliveira creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Edwards's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Edwards drops to his knees and Oliveira pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Oliveira!
Ernesto Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Way of The Ninja. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sotto Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Crane's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sotto Jr cracks a nice hook into Crane's ribs.
Crane stuns Sotto Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sotto Jr's head.
Sotto Jr slips under a jab.
Sotto Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sotto Jr.
Crane throws a hook but Sotto Jr avoids it easily.
Crane swinging wildly here.
Sotto Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sotto Jr pushes Crane away with a front kick.
Sotto Jr cracks the inside of Crane's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crane blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sotto Jr moves away.
Sotto Jr tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sotto Jr lands a head kick!
Crane swings for the body but Sotto Jr moves out of range.
Sotto Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sotto Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crane misses with a body shot
and Sotto Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crane thinking.
Sotto Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Crane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crane is looking to wear down Sotto Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crane looks to land a combination but Sotto Jr avoids it well.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crane lands a right hook to the body.
Crane lands an overhand right.
Sotto Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Crane misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Sotto Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sotto Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crane scores with a hook to the body. Sotto Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crane scores with a hook to the body. Sotto Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sotto Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crane was well out of range. Poor timing from Sotto Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Sotto Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane throws a big shot that misses.
Crane misses the shot to the body.
Sotto Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Crane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sotto Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Crane off balance momentarily.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sotto Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Sotto Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Crane counters with a left to the body.
Crane throws a right hand that misses
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crane throws a jab when Sotto Jr was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Crane.
Crane jabs at Sotto Jr's body.
Sotto Jr misses with a double jab.
It looked like Crane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr throws the kick towards the body but Crane avoids it.
Crane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sotto Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crane throws a body shot but no joy.
Sotto Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sotto Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Sotto Jr.
Crane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sotto Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sotto Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sotto Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane misses with an uppercut.
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!
Crane connects with a right hand. Sotto Jr shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from Sotto Jr
and Crane counters with a series of strikes. Sotto Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sotto Jr manages to avoid it.
Sotto Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Crane cracks Sotto Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
A little feinted left hand from Crane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crane punishes Sotto Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crane misses with a shot to the body
and Sotto Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sotto Jr throws a looping overhand right but Crane ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Crane misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sotto Jr looks to land a combination but Crane avoids it well.
Crane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sotto Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sotto Jr ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crane counters by moving into the clinch.
Crane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sotto Jr up against the cage.
Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichabod Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Crane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crane swinging wildly here.
Sotto Jr lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sotto Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sotto Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crane slips a jab and a cross from Sotto Jr.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sotto Jr throws a hook but Crane blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
The fighters circling - Sotto Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sotto Jr.
Crane throws a hook but Sotto Jr blocks it.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sotto Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sotto Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sotto Jr throws a shot from downtown. Crane moves away and avoids it.
Crane lands a jab.
Sotto Jr looks for the body kick but Crane saw that one coming.
Crane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sotto Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
Sotto Jr throws a push kick but Crane slaps the foot to one side.
Crane throws a body punch but Sotto Jr moves out of range.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Sotto Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot
and Crane counters with a straight right hand.
Crane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crane wants to clinch up but Sotto Jr keeps it at a distance.
Crane thuds his right hand into Sotto Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sotto Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Crane misses its target.
Sotto Jr slips a straight right by Crane.
Crane dips to his left and cracks Sotto Jr with an uppercut!
Sotto Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crane throws out the jab.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sotto Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sotto Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane lands a nice looking body shot.
Sotto Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sotto Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
Crane throwing a counter right hand but Sotto Jr manages to avoid it.
Crane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sotto Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sotto Jr misses with an uppercut.
Sotto Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sotto Jr clobbers Crane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sotto Jr at a distance.
Sotto Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Crane counters with a nice body shot.
Crane slips under a jab from Sotto Jr.
Crane throws a body punch but Sotto Jr moves out of range.
Crane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane lands with a good body shot.
Sotto Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sotto Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Sotto Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotto Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Crane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sotto Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crane jabs at Sotto Jr's body.
Sotto Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Crane.
Sotto Jr is rocked!
Crane feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Sotto Jr crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and High Sodium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, High Sodium!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodium shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Batyr's guard.
Sodium stands up over Batyr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sodium stops Batyr from standing up.
Sodium is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sodium prevents Batyr from getting back to his feet.
Sodium trying to control the position from guard on top but Batyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sodium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batyr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batyr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sodium has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sodium connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium throws a right hand that Batyr ducks under and follows up with a left that Batyr also avoids with ease.
Sodium scores with a push kick.
Batyr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Batyr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sodium.
Sodium lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batyr's sensitive parts.
Sodium digs a good body shot into Batyr's ribs.
Sodium comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sodium connects with a leg kick. Batyr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodium. That's going to slow Batyr down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Batyr wants to stand back up but Sodium manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodium misses with the ground and pound.
Batyr tries to escape but Sodium is in control.
Batyr's coaches at O'Brannigans MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The strikes coming from Sodium are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sodium throws an elbow but Batyr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet.
Sodium sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Batyr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Batyr is not content to let Sodium control the position.
Batyr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batyr keeps working.
Batyr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Batyr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sodium misses with a head kick.
Sodium throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batyr was covering up waiting for the punch and Sodium finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet but Sodium is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sodium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sodium prevents Batyr from getting back to his feet.
Sodium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batyr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodium is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Batyr keeping moving, preventing Sodium from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Batyr wants to stand up but Sodium is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sodium tried to score with a low kick but Batyr checks it.
Batyr tries to counter with a takedown but Sodium is quick to defend against it.
Batyr throws a head kick that misses.
Sodium punishes Batyr's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodium is looking to score with low kicks.
Batyr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Batyr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodium.
Batyr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodium decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batyr's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
High Sodium dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batyr throws a series of punches but Sodium moves out of range.
Batyr shoots in looking for a takedown. Sodium tries to sprawl out of it but Batyr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sodium manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sodium throws a leg kick which misses Batyr's front leg but catches the back leg as Batyr tries to avoid it.
Sodium feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Batyr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodium scores with a takedown into Batyr's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Batyr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodium has Batyr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sodium pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Batyr tumbling to the mat - Sodium dives into Batyr's guard.
Batyr has his feet on Sodium's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batyr blocks a low kick nicely.
Sodium throws the kick towards the body but Batyr avoids it.
Sodium throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sodium moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Sodium.
Sodium scores with a kick to the body.
High Sodium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batyr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sodium as he jumps to the side.
Batyr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batyr feinted with a counter takedown.
Batyr shoots in and drives through. Sodium sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiymbek Batyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodium lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batyr's sensitive parts.
High Sodium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodium jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sodium wants to slow Batyr down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodium throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batyr feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batyr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sodium avoids it really well and circles away.
Sodium scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Batyr enables Sodium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Batyr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sodium stops Batyr from standing up.
Sodium trying to control the position from guard on top but Batyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batyr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sodium is controlling him.
High Sodium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sodium content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sodium prevents Batyr from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sodium accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sodium works over Batyr with some ground and pound from guard.
Batyr keeping full guard, as Sodium tries to pass.
Sodium working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Batyr pushes Sodium off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sodium scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodium shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sodium showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyr is not content to let Sodium control the position.
Sodium trying to mount his opponent but Batyr defends it.
Batyr is not content to let Sodium control the position.
Batyr is trying to stand.
Batyr is refusing to be controlled, as Sodium sits in half guard.
Batyr is looking to escape.
Batyr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sodium attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batyr throwing a counter right hand but Sodium manages to avoid it.
Sodium dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batyr. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but High Sodium will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sodium pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batyr is out of range and Sodium settles back down.
Nice cross by Batyr.
Sodium shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Batyr is trying to defend but Sodium finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Batyr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sodium is on him like a limpet, forcing Batyr back against the cage.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Sodium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodium.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodium, as that shot connected.
Sodium connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sodium lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodium throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Batyr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sodium is in Batyr's guard.
Sodium is standing up over Batyr. Batyr looks to escape but Sodium dives into side control.
Sodium works to advance to full mount. Batyr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sodium lands with some strikes.
Batyr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Sodium.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sodium can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Batyr is looking to escape.
Sodium misses with a head shot.
Batyr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sodium is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Batyr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sodium connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Batyr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sodium has hold of Batyr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Batyr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Batyr really wants to buck Sodium off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sodium trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Batyr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sodium wants to control the pace but Batyr is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Sodium connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Batyr is squirming around, avoiding Sodium's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batyr wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodium lands a couple of good shots and Batyr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Batyr is rocked!
Sodium cracks Batyr with a big right hand from the back mount! Batyr immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Sodium takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). High Sodium!
High Sodium looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Finally, damn..'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiki Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Flames - Colony. Taiki Aoki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuzawa throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Fukuzawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fukuzawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Fukuzawa only half commits.
Aoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukuzawa defends it well.
Fukuzawa misses with a looping right.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Fukuzawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuzawa loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Fukuzawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukuzawa defends it well.
Fukuzawa throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuzawa swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa thows a leg kick but Aoki checks it
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Mega Gym - Capacity 35 inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fukuzawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fukuzawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukuzawa, not yet.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukuzawa has wrist control.
Fukuzawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fukuzawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Fukuzawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fukuzawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fukuzawa advances position into side control!
Aoki can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fukuzawa working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Fukuzawa is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukuzawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking to control Fukuzawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Fukuzawa working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Fukuzawa content to control rather than advance.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fukuzawa sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki won't allow Fukuzawa to pass to mount.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fukuzawa wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fukuzawa distracts Aoki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fukuzawa postures up and lands a big shot to Aoki's brow.
Fukuzawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fukuzawa has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fukuzawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itagaki Fukuzawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fukuzawa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Fukuzawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Fukuzawa misses with an uppercut.
Fukuzawa throws a big shot that misses.
Fukuzawa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Fukuzawa pushes his legs off easily.
Fukuzawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fukuzawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fukuzawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fukuzawa trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fukuzawa content to stall in guard here.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fukuzawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fukuzawa is defending well. Aoki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fukuzawa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aoki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taiki Aoki!
A relieved looking Taiki Aoki 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. En Sabah Nur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabah Nur throws a right hand that misses
and Eaton counters with a series of strikes. Sabah Nur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eaton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range and Eaton settles back down.
Eaton ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Eaton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eaton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is looking to improve his position.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sabah Nur tries to get to full guard but Eaton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eaton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Eaton control the position.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Eaton keeps him under control.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sabah Nur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eaton pulls his head out easily.
Eaton controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is pressing down on Eaton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sabah Nur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabah Nur is looking for a triangle but Eaton pushes his legs off easily.
Sabah Nur working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sabah Nur wants to sweep here but Eaton controlling him for the moment.
Sabah Nur managing to control the position.
Sabah Nur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eaton is aware though and is defending well.
Eaton passes into half guard.
Sabah Nur actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabah Nur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back.
Eaton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eaton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sabah Nur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur is trying to keep Eaton in close.
Eaton lands a couple of elbows.
Eaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eaton passes into half guard.
Eaton trying to control from Sabah Nur's half guard. Sabah Nur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sabah Nur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eaton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur has momentary wrist control but Eaton slips an elbow through the middle.
Eaton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sabah Nur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eaton defends well.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eaton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eaton with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Eaton 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sabah Nur.
Eaton blocks the body kick.
Eaton tries to counter with a takedown but Sabah Nur is quick to defend against it.
Eaton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eaton lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabah Nur off the cage and back into range.
Sabah Nur misses with a shot to the body
and Eaton counters with a shoot takedown. Sabah Nur fights it but they end up in guard.
Sabah Nur is pulling down on Eaton's head. It's preventing any offense from Eaton, at least for the moment.
Eaton slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sabah Nur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Eaton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eaton lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabah Nur is on top in guard.
Eaton is controlling Sabah Nur's posture.
Sabah Nur postures up.
Sabah Nur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabah Nur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving.
Sabah Nur controlling from the top position.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sabah Nur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabah Nur has managed to get both his arms back between Eaton's legs - danger averted.
Eaton managing to control the position.
Eaton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sabah Nur trying to control but Eaton is working from the bottom.
Sabah Nur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eaton is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eaton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sabah Nur defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur looking to pass the guard.
Eaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabah Nur defends well.
Eaton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sabah Nur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sabah Nur wants to sweep here but Eaton controlling him for the moment.
Eaton wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton stands and throws Sabah Nur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sabah Nur is looking to reverse the position.
Eaton grinds an elbow into Sabah Nur's temple.
Sabah Nur manages to get back to half guard.
Eaton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eaton is trying for a kimura here. Sabah Nur looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Eaton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashton Eaton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Hugues De Payens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harrison Yates's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harrison Yates!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Payens has managed to clinch.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yates is defending well for now.
De Payens dodges an elbow strike from Yates.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Payens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Payens missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yates.
De Payens blocks an elbow strike.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
De Payens breaks from the clinch.
De Payens misses with a leg kick
and Yates counters with a low kick, right behind De Payens 's knee.
Yates attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from De Payens both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Payens throws a lazy uppercut
letting Yates counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yates.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Payens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Payens throws a right and a left that Yates avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yates.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yates.
De Payens blocks a jab.
De Payens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yates's calf.
Yates throws out a powerful jab.
De Payens avoids the body shot from Yates.
Hugues De Payens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.
De Payens throws a body shot but no joy.
De Payens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Payens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
De Payens throws a leg kick
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Payens drops his hands momentarily and Yates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yates connects with a jab.
De Payens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yates with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates moves into the clinch successfully.
Yates lands a knee to the body.
De Payens is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Yates.
De Payens blocks a body shot from Yates.
De Payens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Yates pushes De Payens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates throws an elbow but it misses.
De Payens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yates.
Yates managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
De Payens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Yates.
De Payens blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Payens.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Yates.
De Payens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates lands an elbow that stopped De Payens in his tracks for a moment.
Yates blocks an uppercut.
De Payens has had enough of the clinch but Yates keeps him there for the moment.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Payenss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.
De Payens goes for a takedown attempt but Yates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yates lands a high kick!
De Payens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but De Payens is just out of range.
Yates connects with a body shot.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yates scores with a head kick. De Payens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yates misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Yates.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
De Payens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Payens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. De Payens does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Payens digs a good body shot into Yates's ribs.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yates throws out a powerful jab.
Yates checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yates misses with a body kick.
Yates lands a jab to the nose.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Payens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Payens if he has to take too many more of those.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Payens.
De Payens tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it.
Yates instigates a clinch.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Payens has his takedown stuffed
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
Yates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yates moves out of range of the body kick from De Payens.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Payens at a distance.
De Payens sizes up Yates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Payens walks into a stiff left hand from Yates.
Yates scores with a nice right hand.
De Payens throws a low kick but Yates moves out of range easily.
De Payens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Payens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Yates.
De Payens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Payens wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.
Yates with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yates stuns De Payens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Payens pushes Yates up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates lands a left hand.
De Payens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates blocks a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Yates throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Payens blocking some punches.
De Payens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but De Payens is blocking nicely.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Payens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yates misses with the head strike.
De Payens blocking some punches.
Yates is working De Payens over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yates throws an elbow but misses.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
Yates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Payens.
De Payens is trying to break the clinch but Yates is controlling him.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates misses with some punches.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Payens gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
A nice left hand lands by Yates.
Still in the clinch, Yates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
Yates cracks De Payens with a nice body shot.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yates looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yates presses De Payens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Payens avoids the elbow strike from Yates, against the cage.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as De Payens controls the action.
De Payens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Payens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. De Payens won't want to take too many of those.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Yates lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yates.
A short left from Yates.
A short uppercut from Yates.
Yates misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yates.
Yates lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Harrison Yates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yates pushes De Payens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates is leaning against De Payens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yates lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yates scores with a leg kick.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from De Payens misses.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Payens.
De Payens drops his hands momentarily and Yates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Payens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yates scores with a punch to the head.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Payens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yates to score with a decent uppercut.
Yates moves out of range as De Payens throws a body kick.
De Payens lands a front kick.
De Payens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Yates as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
Yates fakes the leg kick and cracks De Payens in the body.
De Payens fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yates throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Payens. De Payens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yates on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
Yates jabs at De Payens's body.
De Payens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yates lands an overhand right.
Yates throws a series of strikes that have De Payens backpedaling.
De Payens is rocked!
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yates scores with a sloppy right hand. De Payens should have avoided that one.
Oh De Payens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yates circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops De Payens to the canvas! De Payens doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Yates keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Yates!
The defeated Hugues De Payens had this to say: 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung has chosen Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield checks a low kick from Jung.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jung slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Jung tried to score with a low kick but Hatfield checks it.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a right hand. Jung shakes it off.
Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Jung.
Jung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatfield scores with a body shot.
Hatfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Hatfield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung seems keen to control Hatfield's posture.
Let's hope that Jung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Hatfield controls Jung momentarily but Jung frees himself.
Jung is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatfield has wrist control.
Hatfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is keeping the position.
Hatfield is trying to keep Jung in close.
Hatfield controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
Jung wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hatfield looking to control.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield looking for a guillotine here but Jung defends easily.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Hatfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield wants to pass the guard but Jung is keeping the position.
Hatfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.
Jung is trying to control the position but Hatfield postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hatfield won't allow Jung to sweep him here.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung tries a low kick but Hatfield avoids it.
Hatfield throws a solid leg kick but Jung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jung swivels and escapes.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hatfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Jung feints the counter takedown.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Hatfield.
Nice uppercut there from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
Hatfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Devil Anse Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Hatfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Jung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hatfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hatfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Jung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatfield wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment.
Jung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung cracks Hatfield with a solid left hand.
Hatfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jung throwing strikes but missing.
Jung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jung has managed to get both his arms back between Hatfield's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hatfield has momentary wrist control but Jung slips an elbow through the middle.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jung throws a big right hand that misses.
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatfield is controlling Jung's posture.
Jung is pushing down on Hatfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hatfield actively working from the bottom here.
Jung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatfield defending well though.
Hatfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jung working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung stops Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
Jung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung is stalling here. Hatfield is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jung seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hatfield has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jung is trying to control Hatfield's posture but Hatfield avoids it.
Jung taking a bit of punishment here - Hatfield scoring with strikes.
Hatfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hatfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatfield off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hatfield wants to get back to full guard.
Hatfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hatfield looking to control.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jung sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hatfield doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jung paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hatfield - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devil Anse Hatfield!
In defeat, Sungwon Jung stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dunno, I'll be better next time. These bad decisions are hurting me.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markovic comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy Cornett - Rollin 81. Skrumbo has chosen It's a fight!! as his entrance music. Zoran Markovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Da Skrumbo 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbo throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skrumbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skrumbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Skrumbo 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skrumbo scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic with a hook.
Skrumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Skrumbo sees coming a mile off.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Skrumbo lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Markovic swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo lands a jab to the head.
Skrumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skrumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Markovic.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Skrumbo lands.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markovic moves out of range as Skrumbo strikes.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Skrumbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Skrumbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skrumbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Skrumbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skrumbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skrumbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skrumbo swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
And Markovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Skrumbo blocks it.
Skrumbo cracks Markovic with a good jab.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skrumbo tries to bum rush Markovic with a series of wild strikes but Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Skrumbo seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skrumbo looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Skrumbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Skrumbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skrumbo tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws the left hand but Skrumbo avoids the punch easily.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skrumbo tries to move into range but Markovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo with a jab.
Markovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Markovic checks a low kick from Skrumbo .
Markovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skrumbo .
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skrumbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skrumbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skrumbo checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Skrumbo down.
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Skrumbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markovic on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Skrumbo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Da Skrumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic lands a jab to the head.
Markovic looks to throw a body kick
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skrumbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skrumbo . Skrumbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skrumbo at a distance.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Skrumbo shrugs it off though.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skrumbo on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skrumbo throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Skrumbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markovic is looking to slow Skrumbo down with leg kicks.
Skrumbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Skrumbo misses with a straight left.
Skrumbo misses the jab.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skrumbo checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skrumbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skrumbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
A jab from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skrumbo , right into the meat.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo scores with a hook.
Skrumbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skrumbo 's sensitive parts.
Markovic scores with a hook.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Markovic checks a low kick from Skrumbo .
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Skrumbo defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Skrumbo .
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Skrumbo 's head back.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skrumbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skrumbo feints a counter leg kick.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo .
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Skrumbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skrumbo throws a front kick aimed at Markovic's knee but Markovic avoids it well.
Skrumbo throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donk. Markovic catches Skrumbo right on the button with a cross.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbo manages to avoid it.
Markovic backing away here, and Skrumbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Skrumbo manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skrumbo on the side of the head.
Markovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbo is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Skrumbo misses with a hook.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbo throws out the jab.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skrumbo 's sensitive parts.
Skrumbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skrumbo defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Skrumbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range and Markovic settles back down.
Skrumbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic checks a low kick from Skrumbo .
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skrumbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
Skrumbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Markovic.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markovic counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrumbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Markovic.
Markovic throws a push kick but Skrumbo slaps the foot to one side.
Skrumbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Markovic.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic checks the leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skrumbo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Markovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Skrumbo scores with a spinning back kick!
Skrumbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrumbo connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Skrumbo catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Skrumbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skrumbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Skrumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut
and Markovic counters with a good low kick that Skrumbo was not able to check.
Markovic slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Skrumbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic throws a push kick but Skrumbo slaps the foot to one side.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Skrumbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skrumbo doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skrumbo .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic blocks a jab.
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skrumbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrumbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
A jab from Markovic finds it's way through Skrumbo 's defenses.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Skrumbo settles back down.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic had his way with Da Skrumbo in 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. This is the final round!
A jab from Skrumbo finds it's way through Markovic's defenses.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Skrumbo finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Skrumbo misses.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrumbo misses with a looping right.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Jab from Markovic.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Skrumbo moves forwards but Markovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Skrumbo lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrumbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skrumbo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Da Skrumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skrumbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skrumbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Skrumbo saw it coming and moves away.
Skrumbo missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skrumbo checks a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a body punch
and Skrumbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markovic thinking.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrumbo 's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head.
Markovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Markovic's head.
Skrumbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic is rocked!
Skrumbo blocks the body kick.
Skrumbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skrumbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Markovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Skrumbo sees coming a mile off.
Skrumbo cracks Markovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Markovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skrumbo finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skrumbo counters with a right hand from hell and Markovic is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Skrumbo !
Da Skrumbo is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Da Skrumbo 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Clones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergej Valentinovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clones Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T - Blocka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Clones Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Valentinovich!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinovich misses with a body punch
and Clones Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clones Jr.
I was talking to Clones Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clones Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clones Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Clones Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Clones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clones Jr lands with a left to the head.
Valentinovich can't find room to land a body shot as Clones Jr controls the action.
Clones Jr tries to work over Valentinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Valentinovich avoids it by throwing Clones Jr back against the cage.
Valentinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentinovich is looking to chop away at Clones Jr's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich fakes the leg kick and cracks Clones Jr in the body.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr lands a jab to Valentinovich's midsection.
A jab from Clones Jr does it's job there.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clones Jr moves away.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Clones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clones Jr misses with a hook
and Valentinovich counters with a leg kick.
Clones Jr is looking to chop away at Valentinovich's legs.
Clones Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Clones Jr misses.
Valentinovich misses with a right hand
and Clones Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentinovich tests Clones Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clones Jr tries to clinch up but Valentinovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Clones Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentinovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Clones Jr throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich catches Clones Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentinovich misses with a kick to the body
and Clones Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clones Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clones Jr avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clones Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich misses with a wild combination.
Clones Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valentinovich avoids it.
Clones Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clones Jr checks the leg kick.
Clones Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valentinovich just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Clones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clones Jr throwing a counter right hand but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Clones Jr instigates a clinch.
Clones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow.
Valentinovich blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinovich controls the action.
Valentinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Clones Jr takes a shot to the head.
Valentinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentinovich lands with a right to the head.
Clones Jr blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clones Jr is leaning against Valentinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
A short right from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Clones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clones Jr works on Valentinovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentinovich lands an uppercut.
Clones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clones Jr blocking some punches.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clones Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Valentinovich as the two fighters clinch.
Clones Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clones Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clones Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards.
Clones Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Clones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clones Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clones Jr tries a body shot but Valentinovich blocks it.
Clones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clones Jr misses with a body punch.
Clones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Clones Jr.
Valentinovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clones Jr working aggressively here.
Valentinovich lands with a left to the head.
Clones Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinovichs head.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Valentinovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Clones Jr.
Don Clones Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clones Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards.
Valentinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Valentinovich misses.
Clones Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot.
Valentinovich lands a head kick. Clones Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clones Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
Clones Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Clones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clones Jr misses with an uppercut. Valentinovich saw that one coming.
As Clones Jr backs off Valentinovich throws a huge counter combo but Clones Jr manages to avoid it all.
Valentinovich clobbers Clones Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clones Jr connects with a single shot there.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Valentinovich lands an overhand right.
Valentinovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Clones Jr throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Clones Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr throwing a counter right hand but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Clones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clones Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clones Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Clones Jr finds it's way through Valentinovich's defenses.
Clones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Valentinovich's shoulder, as Valentinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clones Jr is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich jabs Clones Jr right on the nose. Clones Jr blinks but takes it well.
Valentinovich lands a jab to Clones Jr's midsection.
Clones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clones Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Clones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentinovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Clones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentinovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentinovich slips under a jab from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clones Jr can pounce on him.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valentinovich manages to circle out of the way.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Clones Jr misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clones Jr.
Clones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Clones Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valentinovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clones Jr.
Valentinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clones Jr scores with a leg kick.
Clones Jr checks a leg kick.
Clones Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr misses with a body kick.
Clones Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut
and Clones Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clones Jr scores with a nice strike.
Valentinovich works the jab nicely.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clones Jr misses with a combination
and Valentinovich counters with a straight right hand.
Valentinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valentinovich. Clones Jr shrugs it off though.
Clones Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clones Jr throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
Clones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentinovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clones Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Clones Jr looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
Clones Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentinovich can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Clones Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich cracks a nice hook into Clones Jr's ribs.
Clones Jr throws a leg kick
and Valentinovich counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentinovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich misses with a leg kick.
Clones Jr moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentinovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Clones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Clones Jr.
Valentinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Valentinovich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Valentinovich.
Clones Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentinovich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Valentinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow.
Valentinovich lands with a right to the head.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentinovich cracks Clones Jr with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Clones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich breaks from the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clones Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Valentinovich lands a jab to the head.
Clones Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentinovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clones Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentinovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clones Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentinovich throws out a powerful jab.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Clones Jr down with leg kicks.
Clones Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooh!!! Valentinovich has knocked Clones Jr down with a huge combo! Valentinovich steps away and waves a wobbly Clones Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Clones Jr is rocked!
Valentinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentinovich cracks Clones Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Clones Jr falls to his knees and Valentinovich doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Valentinovich! Sergej Valentinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Sergej Valentinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Don Clones Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn first loss for me. I guess i go home, shake this off and continue planning for the next guy.'.
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