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POWERS 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ciz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick from Ciz.
Ciz shoots for a takedown but McCoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
Ciz closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoy circles away.
Ciz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCoy is looking for the big counter here.
Ciz looks to land a body kick but McCoy moved away.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz lands with a hook. McCoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
Ciz drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCoy sprawls and moves away.
Ciz throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
McCoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
Sloppy strikes from Ciz. Those never looked like landing.
McCoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCoy scores with a one two! Ciz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ciz throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ciz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ciz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy throws a right hand that Ciz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciz also avoids with ease.
McCoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciz can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciz misses with a body kick.
Ciz is looking to land body kicks.
Ciz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy throws a jab when Ciz was well out of range.
Ciz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Ciz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciz looking to score a takedown here. McCoy is defending well but Ciz drives through and ends up in McCoy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Ciz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ciz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ciz.
McCoy wants to stand but Ciz is controlling the position.
Ciz throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely.
McCoy has momentary wrist control but Ciz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ciz 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciz trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciz trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy kicks Ciz off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciz. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
McCoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
McCoy feints a jab promting Ciz to slip. McCoy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ciz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ciz shoots in for a double leg but McCoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ciz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ciz.
Danny McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciz attempts a counter takedown but McCoy avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz throws a head kick that McCoy semi-blocks.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danny McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ciz tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciz somewhat.
Ciz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ciz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ciz misses the shot to the body.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciz blocks a head kick by McCoy.
Ciz thinks about countering with a head kick.
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ciz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciz tries to land a leg kick but McCoy saw it coming and moves away.
Ciz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciz.
McCoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Ciz avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
McCoy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCiz.
Ciz misses with a low kick as McCoy jumps back.
Ciz throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy misses with a body kick.
Ciz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Ciz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ciz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCoy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McCoy throws a right and a left that Ciz avoids nicely.
Ciz is looking to wear down McCoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciz throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to sprawl but Ciz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Danny McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy is trying to stand back up but Ciz is controlling him
Ciz wants to take a breather but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Ciz trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
McCoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciz.
Ciz stops McCoy from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ciz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
McCoy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ciz is on him like a limpet, forcing McCoy back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ciz moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
McCoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ciz misses with a head kick.
McCoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ciz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCoy at a distance.
A low kick from Ciz misses
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCoy throws a chopping leg kick but Ciz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
Ciz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
Ciz tries to land a front kick but McCoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ciz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ciz misses the shot to the body.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ciz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands with a shot to the body.
Ciz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ciz.
As McCoy looks to move away, Ciz throws a big counter combo but McCoy just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Ciz.
Ciz shoots in and gets a takedown into McCoy's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy is looking to stand up but Ciz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ciz pushing down on McCoy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCoy is looking to escape.
Ciz wants to work for an arm triangle but McCoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danny McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ciz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCoy sees it coming and defends easily.
Ciz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Ciz is trying to control the action in half guard but McCoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ciz seems to be looking for submissions.
McCoy is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ciz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCoy is looking to escape.
Ciz throwing shots but McCoy is blocking nicely.
Ciz is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
Ciz tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCoy moves away from the strike by Ciz.
McCoy misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciz throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy moves out of range easily.
McCoy throws a counter combo.
George Ciz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Ciz.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Ciz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny McCoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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222 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Sykes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Sykes.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
It looks like Xavier Sykes has been cut.
Sykes tries to clinch up.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykes counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly cracks Sykes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reilly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sykes to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykes misses with a hook.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
Sykes tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Sykes misses with a kick to the body.
Reilly digs a good hook to Sykes's body.
Sykes tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Sykes.
Sykes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Sykes throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Reilly lands the left hand.
Sykes is rocked!
Reilly closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sykes out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
A very excited looking Iain Reilly 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Romero has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr lands a head kick!
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Ekaku Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination that misses
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ekaku Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Ekaku Jr avoids it with no problem.
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Romero blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ekaku Jr uses from the top position.
Romero keeping full guard, as Ekaku Jr tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Romero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku Jr thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a head kick.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Ekaku Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ekaku Jr somewhat.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Ekaku Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Ekaku Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero wants to slow Ekaku Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Romero.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. That's going to slow Romero down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku Jr drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Romero wants to break free but Ekaku Jr has control.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero is trying to stall.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr leaning against his opponent.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second 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!
Romero swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ekaku Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku Jr cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Romero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Romero looking to stall.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Romero is rocked!
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a big right hand that drops Romero! The killer instinct kicks in and Ekaku Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ekaku Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Hakuin Ekaku Jr said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Aquiles Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rascal Donkashane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Malenko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko jabs Donkashane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donkashane misses with a takedown attempt
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Donkashane tries to clinch up
and Malenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malenko connects with a body shot.
Donkashane looks to clinch
and Malenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donkashane under the eye.
Donkashane darts in trying to clinch
and Malenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Donkashane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Malenko. No joy for Donkashane on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donkashane under the eye.
Malenko thuds a left hand into Donkashane's body.
Malenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donkashane is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malenko.
Malenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malenko lunges at Donkashane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donkashane's hand.
Donkashane is rocked!
Malenko walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Donkashane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Malenko swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Donkashane's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Malenko!
Ray Malenko 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahman is looking to slow Tupu down with leg kicks.
Rahman misses with a head kick.
Rahman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tupu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupu's head.
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Rahman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tupu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Tupu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahman scores with a leg kick.
Rahman throws a hook but Tupu blocks it.
Tupu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throwing a counter right hand but Tupu manages to avoid it.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupu throws a low kick but Rahman avoids it.
Tupu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupu lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rahman but Rahman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rahman sprawling to the canvas. Tupu follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rahman hang on?
Rahman is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Rahman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupu is looking for a kimura but Rahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tupu to get the leverage.
Tupu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rahman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tupu has taken his back.
Tupu has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rahman! Can he survive? No! He's out! Tupu gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Poto Tupu!
A victorious Poto Tupu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mujibur Rahman had this to say: 'Nekst time mi cut you, cut you baaad!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BatzCastelmore has chosen Dogtanian France theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BatzCastelmore misses with a head kick.
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by BatzCastelmore.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and BatzCastelmore holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as BatzCastelmore controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garcia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
BatzCastelmore has Garcia pushed against the cage.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from BatzCastelmore on the inside.
A short right from Garcia.
BatzCastelmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BatzCastelmore working Garcia over with knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia tries a body shot but BatzCastelmore blocks it.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body punch.
Garcia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed BatzCastelmore clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
BatzCastelmore is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
BatzCastelmore misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and BatzCastelmore makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garcia really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia throws a jab when BatzCastelmore was well out of range.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
As Garcia backs off BatzCastelmore throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
BatzCastelmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rodney Garcia has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow BatzCastelmore down.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore scores with a kick to the midsection.
BatzCastelmore lands an overhand right.
BatzCastelmore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
BatzCastelmore lands a head kick!
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BatzCastelmore dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore is looking to clinch.
Garcia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
BatzCastelmore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BatzCastelmore throws a one two combo.
BatzCastelmore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head.
BatzCastelmore takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
BatzCastelmore cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Charles BatzCastelmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
BatzCastelmore slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but BatzCastelmore moved out of range.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BatzCastelmore lands a head shot.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
BatzCastelmore misses with an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
BatzCastelmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BatzCastelmore catches Garcia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles BatzCastelmore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
BatzCastelmore looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
BatzCastelmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
BatzCastelmore misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses
and BatzCastelmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
BatzCastelmore rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BatzCastelmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
BatzCastelmore throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and BatzCastelmore only half commits.
BatzCastelmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BatzCastelmore lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. BatzCastelmore saw that one coming.
BatzCastelmore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
BatzCastelmore lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore scores with a jab.
BatzCastelmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BatzCastelmore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and connects with a jab.
BatzCastelmore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
BatzCastelmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BatzCastelmore is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BatzCastelmores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BatzCastelmore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
BatzCastelmore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for BatzCastelmore.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore lands a head kick!
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BatzCastelmore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
BatzCastelmore avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia lands with a straight right. BatzCastelmore didn't see that one coming.
BatzCastelmore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but BatzCastelmore is just out of range.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and BatzCastelmore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BatzCastelmore misses with a kick to the body
so Garcia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BatzCastelmore uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles BatzCastelmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BatzCastelmore. That one must have hurt.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
BatzCastelmore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BatzCastelmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BatzCastelmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia 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.
No joy there for BatzCastelmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BatzCastelmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
BatzCastelmore is looking for the big counter here.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps BatzCastelmore's head back.
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
BatzCastelmore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed BatzCastelmore momentarily.
Garcia slips a jab from BatzCastelmore.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but BatzCastelmore slips the punch.
Garcia throws a leg kick but BatzCastelmore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from BatzCastelmore. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Garcia thows a leg kick but BatzCastelmore checks it
and BatzCastelmore counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BatzCastelmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodney Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BatzCastelmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a counter high kick but BatzCastelmore was just alert enough to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore misses with the combination.
As BatzCastelmore backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
BatzCastelmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia walks forward, straight into a front kick from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore motions for Garcia to come forward. BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garcia moves out of range as BatzCastelmore strikes.
BatzCastelmore avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
BatzCastelmore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but BatzCastelmore moved out of range nicely.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Charles BatzCastelmore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BatzCastelmore can pounce on him.
BatzCastelmore scores with a leg kick.
Garcia avoids the head kick by BatzCastelmore.
Garcia avoids the body shot from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore lands a head kick. Garcia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and BatzCastelmore counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at BatzCastelmore to acknowledge the strikes.
BatzCastelmore connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and BatzCastelmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
BatzCastelmore kicks Garcia off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles BatzCastelmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BatzCastelmore 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles BatzCastelmore!
Post fight, an emotional Charles BatzCastelmore said 'Vou le vou coucher avec moi?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila Skif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Warrior's Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
215 lbs
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27
219 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Skif slips a jab from Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Skif 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.
Lee misses with the body kick
and Skif counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skif avoids a kick to the body.
Skif throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skif lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skif throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Skif looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick but Skif moves out of range.
Skif moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee tries a low kick but Skif avoids it.
Skif quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Skif avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skif's hands.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skif.
Skif lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Skif moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skif counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Skif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skif lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skif moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Skif fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Skif lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Skif takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Skif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skif.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skif checks a leg kick.
Skif half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skif is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Skif.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skif.
Skif connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee wants to clinch.
Skif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skif avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skif tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Skif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skif scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Skif fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Skif throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Skif swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skif 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 Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skif. That's going to slow Lee down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skif avoids the head kick by Lee.
Skif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Skif.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
Skif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
Skif lands a right hand.
Skif can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee gets through Skif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skif taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Skif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Skif dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skif throws out a powerful jab.
Skif lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee checks a low kick from Skif.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skif can pounce on him.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skif goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Skif looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skif.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Skif wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skif throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Skif lands a front kick.
Skif lands with a slapping head kick.
Attila Skif is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skif is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Skif misses with a punch to the body.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Skif prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Skif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee prevents a body shot from Skif.
Skif working aggressively here.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Skif gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Skif.
Skif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Skif's head.
Skif manages to break the clinch.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Skif circles away.
Skif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skif.
Skif lands a lovely overhand right.
Skif slips a jab from Lee.
Skif ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skif scores with a kick to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Skif counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Skif lands with a shot to the body.
Skif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skif appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skif. Lee shrugs it off though.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skif.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skif tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Skif lands a body shot.
Skif lands an overhand right.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Skif connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skif lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skif lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee avoids the head kick by Skif.
Skif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee is rocked!
Skif connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Skif finish him?
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skif rather than just go for the knockout.
Skif closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lee! Skif dives in looking to finish! Lee is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Skif!
Attila Skif is the new light heavyweight champion!
Cung Lee was interviewed post fight and said '50% confidence :/'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Qasi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Whom The Bell Tolls. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: On March The Saints. This should be a great matchup!
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26
166 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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159 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson cracks Qasi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson has Qasi up against the cage in a clinch.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qasi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi stops Johnson from standing up.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Qasi misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qasi cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
Qasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qasi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Qasi.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Qasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Qasi checks a leg kick.
Qasi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Qasi ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Qasi moved away.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Qasi gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Qasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Qasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Qasi is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Qasi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Qasi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Qasi is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Qasi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Qasi tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Qasi wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Qasi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Qasi is looking for a sweep.
Qasi is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Qasi regains half guard.
Johnson winds up and cracks Qasi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Qasi keeping control of the position.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Qasi scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nick Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qasi 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.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Qasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Qasi tries to avoid it.
Qasi thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Qasi feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Qasi misses with a body kick.
Qasi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Qasi blocks the low kick.
Qasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Qasi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Qasi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Qasi is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Qasi trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to hold on but Qasi postures up.
Qasi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Qasi fails to advance to Johnson's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Qasi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Qasi's body position as best he can.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Qasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Qasi stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Qasi is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson tries to kick Qasi off but Qasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson pushes Qasi off looking to stand but Qasi dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Qasi moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Qasi drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Qasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Qasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Qasi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Qasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qasi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a head kick.
Qasi closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Qasi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Qasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Qasi is having none of it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants to stand but Qasi is controlling the position.
Qasi trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi 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.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson cracks Qasi with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Qasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Qasi's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Qasi has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nick Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Qasi misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Qasi was not able to check.
Qasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Qasi with an uppercut!
Qasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Qasi under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Qasi off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Qasi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson is nestled in close to Qasi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Qasi's head.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Qasi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Qasi is rocked!
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Qasi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Qasi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Qasi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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