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Bushido 23: Champion Path PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gil Nambatac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erin Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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154 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gil Nambatac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erin Wright!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nambatac to the mat! Nambatac manages to get full guard.
Wright is standing up over Nambatac. Nambatac looks to escape but Wright dives into side control.
Nambatac is looking for a sweep.
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright trying to control the position but Nambatac is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nambatac is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nambatac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Wright working the head with strikes.
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nambatac wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright in side control, throwing shots but Nambatac defends.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Nambatac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright scoring with punches and elbows.
Nambatac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Check out the look on Wright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wright scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wright lands a nice forearm strike.
Nambatac avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wright.
Nambatac has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wright in side control, throwing shots but Nambatac defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nambatac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wright content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Nambatac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nambatac can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
Wright lands some shots froms side control.
Wright misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nambatac is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nambatac keeps working.
Wright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nambatac is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright is working Nambatac over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nambatac is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright wants to take a breather but Nambatac manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wright.
Wright trying to control but Nambatac is working from the bottom.
Wright passes Nambatac's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nambatac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nambatac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nambatac is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erin Wright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nambatac bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Nambatac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nambatac looking to improve position, pressing down on Wright's thigh with his hand. Wright seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nambatac paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nambatac's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wright picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erin Wright!
Gil Nambatac spoke after the fight, saying 'Daghang Salamat sa supporta. Thank you for the support. See you all on my next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanley Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira leaves Khan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khan wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
It looks like Oliveira is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira wants to stand up but Khan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khan avoid being mounted?
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khan keeping control of the position.
Khan is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira jumps guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khan 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.
Oliveira trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into side control.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Khan is staying tight to Oliveira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira prevents Khan from moving into mount.
Khan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Khan but great work by Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is being controlled here.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira advances to full mount.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira rushes Khan and presses him up against the ropes.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Oliveira trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hudson Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Oliveira turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan gets a clinch.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
Khan tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the ropes.
Oliveira pulls Khan into guard.
Khan postures up.
Khan trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Khan won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
Oliveira is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khan advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan 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.
Khan is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Oliveira trying to control but Khan postures up.
Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliveira trying to control but Khan postures up.
Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khan trying to mount his opponent but Oliveira defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hudson Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan gets caught napping as Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown. Khan manages to retain guard.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Oliveira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira clinches up against the ropes.
Khan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Khan is trying to keep an underhook but Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Khan is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliveira is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Khan from improving his position.
Khan has hold of Oliveira's hands but Oliveira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oliveira is taking a breather. Khan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khan trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan actively working from the bottom here.
Stanley Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hudson Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudson Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hudson Oliveira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rog Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rog Bison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rog Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boris Laine!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine pushes Bison up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laine throws a right hand that Bison ducks under and follows up with a left that Bison also avoids with ease.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Bison's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laine closes the distance and pushes Bison back into the ropes.
Bison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bison dodges the punch combination from Laine.
Bison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boris Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laine.
Bison scores with a one two! Laine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rog Bison has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bison circles away.
Bison throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine.
Bison appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bison blocks the leg kick.
Bison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Bison.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
Bison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine throws a head kick but Bison moves out of range.
Bison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laine throws a counter combo.
Bison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine is rocked!
Laine shoots and misses
and Bison counters with a big right hand! Oh Laine is in trouble here! Bison follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rog Bison!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuo Shinamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinamoto has chosen Teardrop as his entrance music. Tatsuo Shinamoto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuo Shinamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Shinamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira tries to counter by clinching up but Shinamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Shinamoto avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Oliveira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuo Shinamoto.
Shinamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinamoto's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shinamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shinamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Shinamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shinamoto somewhat.
Oliveira takes a swing at Shinamoto's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shinamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinamoto off to one side.
Shinamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira drops Shinamoto with a beautiful combination! Shinamoto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oliveira is looking for the KO!
Shinamoto is rocked!
It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
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!
Oliveira is stalking Shinamoto. Shinamoto circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Oliveira, and it's lights out! Shinamoto really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Oliveira!
The defeated Tatsuo Shinamoto had this to say: '(through translator) We had a gameplan, it didn't work. Our opponent was very tough.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Antonew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzpatrick comes to the ring accompanied by Enter Sandman . The key to victory for Darryl Fitzpatrick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Antonew!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Fitzpatrick. No joy for Antonew on that attempt.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Antonew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Antonew landing strikes.
Fitzpatrick can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fitzpatrick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonew lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Antonew postures up.
Antonew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Antonew postures up.
Antonew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Antonew seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Antonew throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Antonew in side control lands a decent elbow.
Antonew trying to control the position but Fitzpatrick is working away.
Antonew throws a strike aimed at the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Antonew postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonew working the head and body with strikes.
Antonew working away.
Antonew lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Antonew lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Antonew seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Antonew tries to score with some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Antonew working away.
Antonew connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fitzpatrick some visible discomfort.
Fitzpatrick tries to bench press Antonew off him but Antonew keeps the position.
Antonew working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fitzpatrick taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonew connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fitzpatrick some visible discomfort.
Fitzpatrick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzpatrick defending against the ground and pound.
Antonew throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
My spies in LOD - Slaughterhouse inform me that Antonew has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fitzpatrick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Antonew lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzpatrick down.
Antonew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Antonew throws a strike aimed at the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Antonew working the ground and pound but Fitzpatrick is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Antonew's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Antonew postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Antonew scoring with punches from side control.
Antonew looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fitzpatrick is avoiding damage well.
Antonew sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzpatrick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Antonew working the head and body with strikes.
Antonew in side control, throwing shots but Fitzpatrick defends.
Antonew is looking to take a break and control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antonew scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Antonew 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.
Antonew darts in trying to clinch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antonew misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antonew thinking.
Antonew misses with a double jab
and Fitzpatrick counters with a left and a right that stings Antonew.
Antonew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonew misses with a takedown
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Darryl Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Antonew.
Antonew shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Antonew was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Antonew are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep.
Antonew cracks Fitzpatrick with a big right hand but Fitzpatrick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Antonew throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Antonew working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Antonew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antonew cracks Fitzpatrick with a big elbow.
Fitzpatrick tries to buck Antonew off but Antonew is having none of it.
Tyler Antonew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antonew working the body and head with strikes.
Antonew postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Antonew scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick parries the strikes from Antonew easily there. Antonew is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fitzpatrick to escape.
Fitzpatrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antonew on the ground.
Fitzpatrick struggling a bit here.
Antonew working the ground and pound.
Antonew trying to control the position but Fitzpatrick is working away.
Antonew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Antonew scoring with punches and elbows.
Antonew landing a few strikes.
Antonew in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Antonew postures up.
Fitzpatrick defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antonew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fitzpatrick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Antonew landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Antonew is chipping away with strikes.
Antonew throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Antonew cracks Fitzpatrick with a big right hand but Fitzpatrick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Antonew working the ground and pound.
Oh Fitzpatrick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonew lands a decent elbow from side control.
Antonew lands a huge shot from side control! Fitzpatrick is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Antonew!
Darryl Fitzpatrick spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll take my loss as a man... congratulations...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halfrid Joesma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Vince has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnold Vince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Halfrid Joesma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vince clinches up against the ropes.
Vince scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vince.
Vince gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joesma.
Vince lands a shot to the body.
Vince is pressed up against the ropes. Joesma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vince down to the mat. Vince avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vince moves into range and clinches up with Joesma.
Joesma looking for a takedown.
Arnold Vince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfrid Joesma.
Joesma looks winded!
Vince digs a right hand into Joesma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joesma's gas tank.
Joesma takes a shot to the head.
Vince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joesma backwards.
Vince drops Joesma onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joesma is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Joesma is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vince scores with a hook to the body.
Joesma is still on wobbly legs! Can Vince finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Vince - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vince loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Joesma senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnold Vince!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mo Felding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hollrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mo Felding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Hollrah!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felding throws the left hand but Hollrah avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollrah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Mo Felding has been cut.
Hollrah throws an off balance right hand
and Felding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Hollrah.
Felding is rocked!
Hollrah moves to clinch but Felding breaks away
and Felding counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Felding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollrah misses the body punch
and Felding counters with a stiff right hand.
Felding seems to have got his legs back now.
Felding fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hollrah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollrah moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hollrah.
Felding misses with a punch on the inside.
Felding is trying to maintain a safe position but Hollrah gets an underhook and turns Felding into the ropes.
Hollrah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Felding misses with a body punch.
Felding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hollrah fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felding trying to control the position but instead, Hollrah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Felding into the ropes.
Felding misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollrah swings wildly with an uppercut but Felding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollrah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Felding backwards.
Hollrah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Felding's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hollrah lands a left hand.
Hollrah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hollrah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hollrah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Felding backwards.
Hollrah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Felding misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollrah throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hollrah.
The referee is keeping an eye on Felding - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Felding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hollrah - that landed with a thud.
Felding tries to throw a body punch but Hollrah avoids it by throwing Felding back against the ropes.
Felding blocks an uppercut.
Felding looking to slow down the pace here.
Hollrah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollrah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hollrah fails to land.
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!
Felding can't find room to land a body shot as Hollrah controls the action.
Felding wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Hollrah fails to land.
Hollrah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hollrah lands with a right to the head.
Hollrah swings wildly with an uppercut but Felding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felding taking a breather.
Hollrah blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollrah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Felding tries to throw a body punch but Hollrah avoids it by throwing Felding back against the ropes.
Hollrah throws a punch but it's blocked by Felding.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hollrah.
Felding lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Felding misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hollrah.
Hollrah throws a punch but it's blocked by Felding.
Hollrah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hollrah tries a body shot but Felding blocks it.
Hollrah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hollrah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollrah lands a shoulder strike.
Felding is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hollrah to keep the fight standing.
Felding is trying to stall.
Felding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollrah's coach down at Restricted area was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hollrah's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Felding looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollrah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hollrah pushes Felding back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felding has a couple of punches blocked by Hollrah.
Hollrah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hollrah misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felding lands an uppercut.
Felding trying to control the position but instead, Hollrah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Felding into the ropes.
Felding pushes Hollrah back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felding throws a head punch that misses.
Hollrah scores with a shot to the side of Felding's head.
Hollrah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Felding avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hollrah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hollrah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Felding's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hollrah tries to clinch
and Felding counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Felding.
Felding throws an overhand right that lands on Hollrah's shoulder, as Hollrah tries to avoid the shot.
Felding lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hollrah misses with the combination.
Felding just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollrah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Felding paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollrah tries to clinch up
and Felding counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Felding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollrah doesn't manage to clinch there - Felding circles away.
Hollrah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hollrah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hollrah walks into a straight right hand from Felding.
Hollrah is looking to clinch.
Hollrah scores with the left hand. Felding knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Felding. Hollrah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felding scores with a jab.
Hollrah is rocked!
Felding lands with a good body shot.
Hollrah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Felding.
Felding paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hollrah is still on wobbly legs! Can Felding finish him?
Felding is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Felding fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mo Felding is winning the standup battle so far.
Hollrah gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Felding gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Felding!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Odds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Odds will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan Odds!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Odds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmer or not.
Odds throws an elbow that misses.
Odds pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odds lands an elbow that stopped Palmer in his tracks for a moment.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Odds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Odds.
Odds misses with some punches.
Palmer tries to work over Odds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Odds.
Palmer tries to throw a body punch but Odds avoids it by throwing Palmer back against the ropes.
Odds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Odds misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Palmer throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Odds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palmer's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
A short uppercut from Odds.
Palmer blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Odds throws an elbow but it misses.
Palmer blocks a body shot from Odds.
Odds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odds backwards.
Odds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmer misses with a body punch.
Odds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Palmer.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Odds throws an elbow but misses.
Odds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Odds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odds blocks an elbow strike.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer is working Odds over against the ropes.
The referee calls for Odds to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odds lands an elbow inside that Palmer shrugs off.
Palmer blocks an elbow strike from Odds.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Odds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.
Palmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Odds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odds misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odds.
Odds lands with a light punch inside.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Odds blocking some punches.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Odds misses with an elbow over the top.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmer blocks a body shot from Odds.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odds avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Odds lands a damaging elbow.
Palmer avoids the elbow strike from Odds, against the ropes.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odds backwards.
Odds misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odds.
Odds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odds.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Odds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odds.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odds.
Odds lands an elbow that stopped Palmer in his tracks for a moment.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
Palmer avoids the elbow strike from Odds, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odds creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palmer's defenses.
Odds misses with an elbow over the top.
Odds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odds throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmer.
Odds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odds lands a nice elbow.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palmer pushes Odds back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Odds.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Palmer.
Odds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palmer is keeping busy.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odds lands an elbow just above Palmer 's eye.
Odds digs a right hand underneath Palmer's ribcage. Palmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Odds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odds lands an elbow just above Palmer 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Odds dominated that round.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Odds avoids them all with ease.
Odds lands a jab to the nose.
Odds works the jab nicely.
Palmer misses the jab.
Odds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmer throws a right and a left that Odds avoids nicely.
Odds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Odds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odds backwards.
Palmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Odds creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palmer's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odds lands a nice shot to the body.
Odds misses with an elbow strike.
Odds throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Palmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odds's brow.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Odds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odds presses Palmer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmer dodges an elbow strike from Odds.
Odds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Odds struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Odds.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Odds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Odds scores with a shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Odds misses with an elbow over the top.
Odds lands an elbow that stopped Palmer in his tracks for a moment.
Odds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odds avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Odds tries a body shot but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer avoids a wild elbow strike from Odds.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odds pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Odds misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Evan Odds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odds misses with an elbow strike.
Odds misses with a body punch.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Odds lands an elbow that stopped Palmer in his tracks for a moment.
Odds blocking some punches.
Odds lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odds backwards.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odds blocks an uppercut.
Odds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Palmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Odds.
Odds throws a head punch that misses.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Odds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Odds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palmer's brow.
Odds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odds backwards.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odds backwards.
Odds pushes Palmer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Odds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer has a couple of punches blocked by Odds.
Palmer misses with a body punch.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Palmer dodges an elbow strike from Odds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Odds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmer blocks an elbow strike from Odds.
Odds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Odds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Palmer blocks an elbow strike.
Odds lands a nice shot to the body.
Odds creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palmer's defenses.
Odds throws an elbow that misses.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Odds misses with an elbow over the top.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Odds throws an elbow that misses.
Odds prevents a body shot from Palmer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odds misses with an elbow over the top.
Odds digs a right hand underneath Palmer's ribcage. Palmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer pushes Odds back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Odds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palmer forces Odds back against the ropes and clinches.
Palmer dodges an elbow strike from Odds.
Odds pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Odds throws an elbow but misses.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer blocks the elbow strike.
Palmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Odds working aggressively here.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Odds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Odds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Odds blocks an uppercut.
Palmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Odds.
Palmer blocks an elbow strike from Odds.
Odds scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer misses with an elbow strike.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Odds lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Odds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palmer's brow.
Odds lands a nice elbow.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmer avoids a wild elbow strike from Odds.
Odds takes a shot to the head.
Odds pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Palmer blocks an elbow strike from Odds.
Odds misses with some punches.
Odds lands a nice elbow.
Odds misses with an elbow over the top.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Palmer.
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!
Odds lands with a short shot to the head.
Odds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odds takes a shot to the head.
Odds is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odds is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him?
Palmer pushes Odds against the ropes. Palmer is working some dirty boxing. Palmer pushes off with a quick right hook! Odds goes down! Odds tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Palmer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Palmer!
Arnold Palmer is the new featherweight champion!
Arnold Palmer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Rottwel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rottwel has chosen Land of the Free as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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215 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rottwel!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottwel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCullen has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCullen breaks from the clinch.
McCullen cracks Rottwel with a good jab.
It looks like Igor Rottwel has been cut.
McCullen tests Rottwel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCullen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rottwel shoots in looking for a takedown but McCullen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rottwel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rottwel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCullen swivels and escapes.
McCullen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rottwel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCullen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rottwel has gone for a leg lock! McCullen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rottwel's guard.
Rottwel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCullen has picked Rottwel up and slammed him! Rottwel can't keep hold of the triangle and McCullen manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen tries to stand but Rottwel is controlling his head.
Rottwel is trying to get back to half guard.
Rottwel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCullen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
It looks like McCullen is going to stand back up.
Rottwel trying to control from the bottom.
Rottwel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCullen pulls his head out easily.
Rottwel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rottwel manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rottwel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rottwel looking for a guillotine here but McCullen defends easily.
Rottwel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCullen passes into half guard.
Rottwel is not content to let McCullen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottwel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rottwel has an active guard here but McCullen has managed to pass into half guard.
Rottwel wants to control but McCullen is keeping busy.
Rottwel wants to improve his position but McCullen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rottwel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCullen pulls his head out easily.
McCullen wants to stand up but Rottwel is controlling the position.
Rottwel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rottwel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCullen pulls his head out easily.
McCullen tries to pass to full mount but Rottwel defends it.
Rottwel missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCullen trying to control from half guard but Rottwel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Rottwel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rottwel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullen avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rottwel or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullen, which made it look bad.
McCullen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCullen is looking to clinch.
McCullen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rottwel shoots in and drives through. McCullen sprawls well.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
Rottwel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rottwel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rottwel on the side of the head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McCullen! Rottwel is out on his feet! McCullen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rottwel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rottwel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam McCullen!
Sam McCullen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Sam McCullen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Igor Rottwel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight of my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Vinicius Ii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Axe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Axe darts in trying to clinch
and Vinicius Ii counters with a takedown into side control.
Axe prevents Vinicius Ii from improving position.
Axe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Vinicius Ii has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vinicius Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Axe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Axe wants to control but Vinicius Ii postures up.
Vinicius Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Axe has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe is looking for a sweep.
Axe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Axe is trying to stand.
Axe is doing well to control the position and prevent Vinicius Ii from advancing to side control.
Vinicius Ii is working for a kimura but Axe is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vinicius Ii wants to pass the guard but Axe is defending well.
Axe wants to get back to his feet.
Vinicius Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Axe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Axe pushes Vinicius Ii off looking to stand but Vinicius Ii dives back in and keeps control.
Vinicius Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Axe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Axe pushes Vinicius Ii off and gets back to his feet.
Axe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinicius Ii is just out of range.
Axe instigates a clinch.
Vinicius Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Axe walks away with a smile on his face. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Axe lands a really nice looking cross but Vinicius Ii seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Axe avoids it really well and circles away.
Vinicius Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jon Axe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axe lands with a nice body punch.
Axe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinicius Ii at a distance.
Axe instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinicius Ii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axe scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii tries to pull guard but Axe forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Vinicius Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinicius Ii backwards.
Axe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vinicius Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Axe to keep the fight standing.
Vinicius Ii jumps guard but Axe turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Axe lands with a right to the head.
Axe presses Vinicius Ii against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinicius Ii jumps guard but Axe stands there with Vinicius Ii around his waist. Vinicius Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Axe.
Vinicius Ii successfully pulls guard.
Axe wants to stand but Vinicius Ii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Axe tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinicius Ii is retaining full guard.
Axe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vinicius Ii trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe wanted to stand there but Vinicius Ii had control of the position.
Axe stands up from Vinicius Ii's guard - Axe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Axe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinicius Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Axe.
Vinicius Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Axe swinging wildly here.
Vinicius Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Axe listening to his corner there, landing a nice 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!
Axe forces Vinicius Ii back against the ropes and clinches.
Axe misses with the head strike.
Vinicius Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axe smiles and moves away.
Axe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinicius Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Axe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Vinicius Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Axe throws a body punch but Vinicius Ii moves out of range.
Axe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinicius Ii has time to react.
Axe clinches.
Vinicius Ii tries to pull guard but Axe forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Axe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vinicius Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axe smiles and moves away.
Axe misses with a two punch combination.
Vinicius Ii throwing a counter right hand but Axe manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Axe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vinicius Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vinicius Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe has managed to clinch.
Vinicius Ii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Vinicius Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axe cracks Vinicius Ii with a nice body shot.
Axe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinicius Iis head.
Vinicius Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vinicius Ii jumps guard but Axe stands there with Vinicius Ii around his waist. Vinicius Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Axe.
Axe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Axe.
Axe digs a right hand underneath Vinicius Ii's ribcage. Vinicius Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Axe pushes Vinicius Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Axe.
Vinicius Ii tries to pull guard but Axe holds him up against the ropes and eventually Vinicius Ii drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Axe.
Axe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axe lands with a right to the head.
Axe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinicius Ii backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii fails to pull guard.
Axe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinicius Ii backwards.
Vinicius Ii fails to pull guard.
Vinicius Ii jumps guard but Axe stands there with Vinicius Ii around his waist. Vinicius Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vinicius Ii tries to pull guard but Axe forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Axe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vinicius Ii backwards.
Vinicius Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Axe walks away with a smile on his face. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vinicius Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axe scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Ii slips a jab and a cross from Axe.
Vinicius Ii throws a big counter combination but Axe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Axe with a nice cross.
Axe lands with a good body shot.
Axe scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Axe moves into range and clinches up with Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axe.
Vinicius Ii is trying to pull guard but Axe has him pressed against the ropes.
Axe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vinicius Ii backwards.
Axe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinicius Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Axe to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Axe.
Axe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinicius Ii backwards.
Axe pushes Vinicius Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axe lands a body punch.
Vinicius Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Axe to keep the fight standing.
Vinicius Ii tries to pull guard but Axe won't allow it.
Axe lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axe digs a right hand into Vinicius Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinicius Ii's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinicius Ii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Axe just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Axe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinicius Iis head.
Axe gets through Vinicius Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axe pushes Vinicius Ii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axe.
Vinicius Ii jumps guard but Axe turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Axe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut is getting worse.
Axe is working Vinicius Ii over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axe.
Axe lands a shoulder strike.
Axe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinicius Ii is rocked!
Axe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Vinicius Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axe scores with a hook to the body.
Vinicius Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinicius Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Axe to keep the fight standing.
Axe lands with a left to the head.
Axe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinicius Iis head.
Axe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Axe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Axe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axe gets a clinch.
Axe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinicius Ii tries to pull guard but Axe forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axe.
Vinicius Ii is trying to pull guard but Axe has him pressed against the ropes.
Axe digs a right hand into Vinicius Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinicius Ii's gas tank.
Axe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinicius Ii backwards.
Axe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Axe.
A short left from Axe.
Still in the clinch, Axe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axe drops Vinicius Ii onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vinicius Ii is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vinicius Ii's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vinicius Ii drops to his knees and Axe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Axe!
Jon Axe is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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FIGHT
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