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CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwegowy East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Camble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the cage accompanied by I Can't Think- Whole Wheat Bread. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwegowy East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Camble!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by East.
East with a hook.
East lands the left hand.
A left lands for Camble.
Camble avoids the body shot from East.
Nice defenses there by East.
Camble cracks East with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
East misses with a takedown
and East takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camble misses with a few strikes there.
East throws a leg kick but Camble sees it coming and checks it nicely.
East throws a leg kick that is checked
and East takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
East dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble stuns East with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Camble.
East takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camble is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! East had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Camble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camble has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camble.
Camble cracks East with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
East gets the takedown into side control.
Camble is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Camble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble is refusing to be controlled, as East sits in half guard.
East is taking a breather. Camble 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. East lands a nice short elbow.
East tries to pass to full mount but Camble defends it.
East perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camble trying to control from the bottom.
Camble is looking to improve his position.
East wants to pass to mount but Camble is defending the position.
Camble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camble has momentary wrist control but East slips an elbow through the middle.
Our spies down at at White Lotus inform us that Camble has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camble controls East momentarily but East frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble has control of East's left arm, preventing East from doing any damage.
Camble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camble trying to keep a closed guard but East is proving a slippery customer.
East is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camble wants to get back to his feet but East is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camble tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
East throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camble.
Camble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
East looks to land a left hand but Camble moved out of range nicely.
Camble lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
East shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Camble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East throws a lazy head kick
and East takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ash Camble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Camble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwegowy East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camble.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camble defends well and East ends up having to push Camble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gwegowy East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camble misses with a body shot.
Camble lands with an overhand left.
Camble throws a jab when East was well out of range.
East has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from East there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camble with a jab.
Camble might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Camble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
East throws an off balance right hand
and Camble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
East with a poor takedown
and Camble counters with a nice uppercut.
Camble lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Camble dominated that round.
That's time! East's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camble throws a right and a left that both miss.
East misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Camble misses.
Camble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
East doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
East missing with a left hand there. Camble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camble swings for the body but East moves out of range.
Camble throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
Camble fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble cracks East with a right hand to the side of the head.
East shoots in looking for a takedown. Camble tries to sprawl out of it but East keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwegowy East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East goes for a double leg but Camble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camble continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East throws a solid leg kick but Camble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at East.
East misses with a body shot
and Camble counters with a stiff right hand.
Gwegowy East is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Camble as East shoots in.
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camble.
East looks for a takedown but Camble sprawls well.
Camble looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
Camble clobbers East with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camble cracks a nice hook into East's ribs.
East takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ash Camble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. East showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but East is on him like a limpet, forcing Camble back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East taking a breather.
Camble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camble leaning against his opponent.
East has Camble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Camble lands a nice uppercut.
Camble pushes East back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
East wants a takedown but no success here.
East wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camble presses East against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt East or not.
East looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Camble.
Camble stalls.
Still in the clinch, Camble scores with a nice short uppercut.
East is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh East is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
East tries to stall but Camble uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camble stalling against the cage.
Camble manages to break the clinch.
East with a lazy takedown attempt
and Camble counters with a huge left! East is in big trouble! He's backing up but Camble isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save East from any more damage. A dominating finish by Camble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Camble!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Zolner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Ragnaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnaar has chosen Lillasyster - Berätta det för Lina as his entrance music. Ivar Ragnaar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Zolner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Zolner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zolner moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Zolner is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Zolner.
Ragnaar cracks the inside of Zolner's front leg.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Zolner's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Ragnaar misses its intended target.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnaar misses with a looping left.
Ragnaar tried to score with a low kick but Zolner checks it.
Ragnaar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the body.
Zolner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar keeps Zolner at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zolner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zolner scrambles back to his feet.
Zolner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnaar digs a good hook to Zolner's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar scores with a push kick.
Zolner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnaar's guard.
Zolner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zolner lands a couple of elbows.
Zolner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet but Zolner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ragnaar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zolner.
Zolner throwing strikes from guard but Ragnaar blocks nicely.
Ragnaar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zolner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ragnaar is looking to stand up but Zolner isn't so interested in that idea.
Zolner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet but Zolner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zolner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zolner prevents Ragnaar from getting back to his feet.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner is working Ragnaar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Zolner trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
Ragnaar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zolner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zolner is working Ragnaar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zolner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnaar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zolner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnaar wants to stand and escape but Zolner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Zolner stops Ragnaar from standing up.
Zolner stays in close to Ragnaar's body and controls the position.
Zolner trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
Zolner with a nice head shot there.
Zolner cracks Ragnaar with a solid left hand.
Zolner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zolner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zolner working some strikes from top position.
Ragnaar is looking to stand up but Zolner isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zolner chips away with some ground and pound.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zolner works over Ragnaar with some ground and pound from guard.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnaar is rocked!
Zolner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Ragnaar is still in real trouble! Can Zolner finish him?
Zolner trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
Ragnaar seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnaar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zolner is controlling him.
Zolner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Zolner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ragnaar wants to stand up but Zolner is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Zolner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar catches Zolner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zolner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zolner darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Zolner into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Zolner shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Zolner.
Ragnaar lands with a straight right. Zolner didn't see that one coming.
Zolner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnaar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zolner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ragnaar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnaar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zolner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ragnaar has hold of Zolner's hands but Zolner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zolner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ragnaar is trying to stand back up but Zolner is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zolner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zolner stops Ragnaar from getting back to his feet.
Zolner 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.
Ragnaar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zolner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zolner prevents Ragnaar from standing back up.
Zolner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnaar can do to turn this around?
Zolner slips a nice elbow through Ragnaar's hands, connecting with Ragnaar's forehead.
Ragnaar is trying to stand.
Ragnaar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zolner working Ragnaar over with strikes.
Zolner prevents Ragnaar from standing back up.
Zolner working over Ragnaar with some ground and pound. Ragnaar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zolner sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Ragnaar! Oh, Ragnaar is in big trouble! Zolner lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Zolner!
A victorious Timur Zolner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnold has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cruz uses from the top position.
Arnold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arnold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnold can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold gets back to full guard.
Cruz stays in close to Arnold's body and controls the position.
Arnold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arnold seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Arnold'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.
Arnold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Arnold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Arnold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arnold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz is wriggling around but Arnold manages to pass to half guard.
Arnold prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Cruz is not content to let Arnold control the position.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Arnold control the position.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is looking to escape.
Arnold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz pushes Arnold off looking to stand but Arnold dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arnold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Arnold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Arnold is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Arnold dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arnold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arnold wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Arnold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruz as Arnold tries to tie him up.
Arnold managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnold is defending well for now.
Arnold throws an elbow but it misses.
Arnold jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruz working Arnold over with knees to the body.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Arnold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pushes Arnold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz gets through Arnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz pushes Arnold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arnold looking for a takedown.
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cruz throws an elbow but misses.
Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz has Arnold pushed against the cage.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Arnold can't get the takedown.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Arnold.
Arnold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz keeps control of Arnold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arnold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cruz has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Arnold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arnold prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Arnold tries to pass.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is stalling in the full guard.
Arnold pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold.
Cruz pushes Arnold off looking to stand but Arnold dives back in and keeps control.
Arnold seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz is not content to let Arnold control the position.
Arnold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Arnold has control of the leg.
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.
Arnold is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Arnold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnold stands up from Cruz's guard - Arnold perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to clinch but Arnold moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnold misses its target.
Cruz looks to clinch
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Cruz landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Arnold throws an elbow that misses.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Arnold blocks it.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
Arnold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Arnold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Arnold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Arnold circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arnold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaijah Louiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikedmondson Edmondson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmondson has chosen Loli Mou as his entrance music. Isaijah Louiseau had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaijah Louiseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikedmondson Edmondson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmondson shoots in and bounces Louiseau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edmondson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louiseau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edmondson.
Louiseau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edmondson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Louiseau seems keen to control Edmondson's posture.
Edmondson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edmondson throws an elbow that misses. Louiseau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edmondson's guard. Nice move by Louiseau!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmondson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Louiseau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Edmondson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmondson sneaks back into half guard.
Edmondson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edmondson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Louiseau in particular looking to stall.
Louiseau has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Edmondson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmondson working for a triangle but Louiseau defends it easily.
Louiseau preventing the sweep.
Edmondson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Louiseau escapes and throws Edmondson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Edmondson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Louiseau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louiseau trying to pass the guard but Edmondson defending well.
Louiseau slows the pace down in half guard.
Edmondson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmondson is looking for a triangle but Louiseau pushes his legs off easily.
Edmondson looking for a guillotine here but Louiseau defends easily.
Louiseau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson looking for a guillotine here but Louiseau defends easily.
Louiseau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmondson on the ground.
Louiseau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edmondson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Louiseau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Louiseau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmondson working for submissions but it's allowed Louiseau to get to half guard.
Edmondson actively working from the bottom here.
Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louiseau pulls his head out easily.
Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louiseau pulls his head out easily.
Louiseau stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Louiseau works his foot free and advances to mount.
Edmondson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikedmondson Edmondson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edmondson scores with a takedown into Louiseau's guard.
Edmondson lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Louiseau is on top in guard.
Louiseau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edmondson being controlled here, momentarily.
Louiseau tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmondson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louiseau controlling from the top position.
Edmondson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louiseau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edmondson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Louiseau has managed to get both his arms back between Edmondson's legs - danger averted.
Mikedmondson Edmondson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson looking for a guillotine here but Louiseau defends easily.
Louiseau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Louiseau tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmondson is retaining full guard.
Louiseau sitting in guard here, content to control.
Louiseau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edmondson working for submissions but it's allowed Louiseau to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Louiseau seems content to control.
Edmondson is looking for a sweep. Louiseau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edmondson looking for submissions off his back.
Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louiseau pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edmondson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edmondson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louiseau blocks the strikes from Edmondson.
Edmondson looking for subs from the bottom but Louiseau mounts him!
Louiseau controlling his opponent.
Edmondson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Louiseau content just to control the position here.
Edmondson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Louiseau. What's that going to do exactly?
Louiseau controlling the position easily from mount.
Edmondson is trying desperately to improve position.
Louiseau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson is trying desperately to improve position.
Louiseau looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edmondson regains half guard.
Edmondson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louiseau pulls his head out easily.
Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louiseau pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Isaijah Louiseau will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Louiseau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edmondson counters with a stiff right hand.
Louiseau darts in looking for a takedown but Edmondson gets double underhooks and turns Louiseau into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Edmondson. No joy for Louiseau on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaijah Louiseau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmondson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmondson throws an overhand right that lands on Louiseau's shoulder, as Louiseau tries to avoid the shot.
Louiseau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edmondson circles away.
Edmondson throws a series of punches but Louiseau avoids them all with ease.
Edmondson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmondson misses with a straight left.
Edmondson stuffs the takedown.
Louiseau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Louiseau with a poor takedown
and Edmondson moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson breaks from the clinch.
Louiseau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edmondson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Louiseau with a poor takedown
and Edmondson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmondson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmondson misses with a double jab.
Louiseau slips under a jab.
Louiseau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmondson sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmondson misses the target.
Louiseau dives in for a single leg takedown but Edmondson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Louiseau drops his hands momentarily and Edmondson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edmondson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Louiseau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmondson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Louiseau stacks Edmondson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Louiseau!
Edmondson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson is trying to improve his position.
Edmondson sneaks back into half guard.
Louiseau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmondson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edmondson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Edmondson missing with punches from the bottom.
Louiseau seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Edmondson looking for submissions off his back.
Louiseau controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louiseau pulls his head out easily.
Edmondson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edmondson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Louiseau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edmondson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Louiseau pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmondson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Louiseau controlling the position well here. Edmondson rolled but Louiseau kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Edmondson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Louiseau keeps control of the position easily here as Edmondson tries to buck him off.
Edmondson breaks Louiseau's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Edmondson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louiseau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikedmondson Edmondson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmondson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikedmondson Edmondson!
An out of breath Mikedmondson Edmondson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MIchael Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szalony Adi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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187 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MIchael Henley!
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, Szalony Adi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henley wants it to stay on the feet.
Adi fails with a takedown attempt.
Adi shoots in for a takedown but Henley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MIchael Henley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szalony Adi.
Adi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henley to the mat! Henley manages to get full guard.
Henley pushes Adi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adi shoots in looking for a takedown but Henley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adi misses with a takedown attempt - Henley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henley has managed to clinch.
Henley breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henley throws a big counter combination but Adi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adi has time to react.
Nice combo by Henley! Oh, that's hurt him - Adi falls to the canvas and Henley follows him into side control.
Adi is rocked!
Adi is trying to get back to half guard.
Adi is still in real trouble! Can Henley finish him?
Adi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adi is doing well to control the position and prevent Henley from advancing to side control.
Adi seems to have recovered his senses.
Adi tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Adi is trying to control but Henley manages to pass to mount!
Adi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adi wants to control but Henley is keeping busy.
Adi tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Adi is concentrating on defense, preventing Henley from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adi wants to improve his position but Henley is controlling well.
Adi controlling the position well.
Adi tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Henley wants to stand up but Adi is controlling the position.
Henley is thwarting Adi's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley trying to control the pace.
Adi is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henley wants it to stay on the feet.
Henley rushes Adi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Henley.
Henley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MIchael Henley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henley moves into the clinch.
Henley manages to break the clinch.
Adi with a poor takedown
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henley has closed the distance and engaged Adi in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley lands a nice shot to the body.
Adi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adi jumps guard but Henley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adi gets tackled into the cage by Henley. Henley maintains the clinch.
Henley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adi tries to pull guard but Henley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adi is trying to pull guard but Henley has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adi.
Some wild striking there from Henley.
Adi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henley rushes Adi and presses him up against the cage.
Henley tries a body shot but Adi blocks it.
Adi has had enough of the clinch but Henley keeps him there for the moment.
Adi is trying to pull guard but Henley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MIchael Henley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szalony Adi.
Adi jumps guard but Henley stands there with Adi around his waist. Adi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adi is trying to pull guard but Henley has him pressed against the cage.
Henley stalling in the clinch.
Adi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henley smiles and moves away.
Adi shoots for a takedown but Henley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley moves into the clinch successfully.
Henley taking a breather.
Henley slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Henley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henley smiles and moves away.
Adi shoots in for a double leg but Henley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adi. That did some damage!
Adi walks into a jab.
Adi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adi is breathing heavily.
Adi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henley drives through and clinches with Adi against the cage.
Adi tries to pull guard but Henley holds him up against the cage and eventually Adi drops back down to his feet.
Adi fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley manages to break the clinch.
Adi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henley has Adi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henley walks away with a smile on his face. Adi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MIchael Henley is winning the standup battle so far.
Henley moves into range and clinches up with Adi.
Henley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Henley breaks from the clinch.
Adi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henley as he jumps to the side.
Henley feints a jab promting Adi to slip. Henley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henley as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adi drops his hands momentarily and Henley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henley throws out a powerful jab.
Henley darts in and clinches Adi up against the cage.
Adi is trying to pull guard but Henley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henley stalling the fight.
Henley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henley clinches with his opponent.
Adi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henley breaks the clinch.
Adi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henley's waist but Henley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adi off to one side.
Henley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MIchael Henley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henley breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Henley.
Henley drops Adi with a left right combo! Henley follows him down to the ground into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adi tries to improve position but can't.
Henley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Henley is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Henley moves into range and clinches up with Adi.
Nice body punch from Henley - that landed with a thud.
Henley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adi, pushing him back against the cage.
Henley taking a breather.
Adi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henley walks away with a smile on his face. Adi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adi looks for a takedown but Henley sprawls well.
Henley tried to counter with a leg kick but Adi avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Henley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henley swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henley gets a clinch.
Adi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MIchael Henley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henley lands a right hand.
Adi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henley to keep the fight standing.
MIchael Henley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szalony Adi.
Adi jumps guard but Henley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adi thinking.
Henley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley lands with a nice body punch.
Henley is looking to slow Adi down with leg kicks.
Adi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henley scores with a hook to the body. Adi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adi shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henley has closed the distance and engaged Adi in a clinch.
Henley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adi can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adi takes one on the button.
Henley lands a high kick!
We've been told by Henley's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adi shoots in for a takedown but Henley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Henley misses its target.
Henley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henley.
Henley rushes Adi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adi wants to get back to striking at distance but Henley won't allow it.
Adi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henley obliges.
Adi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henley to keep the fight standing.
Henley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adi with a poor takedown
and Henley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henley lands a nice shot that snaps Adi's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henley moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Adi goes down! Can Henley finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adi is trying to keep Henley in close.
Henley gets to his feet - Adi follows without any prompting.
Henley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MIchael Henley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adi is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Henley moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MIchael Henley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Kazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts has chosen Midnight City - By: M83 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 cage.
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Kami Kazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Batts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts throws a right and a left that Kazi avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Batts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazi throws out the jab.
Kazi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazi walks into a jab.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kazi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts scores with a nice strike.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Batts shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazi throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts lands a nice hook to Kazi's body. Kazi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batts moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Batts throws out a counter right but Kazi avoids it with no problem.
Kazi moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kazi misses the target.
Kazi takes one to the side of the head.
Batts misses with a wild combination.
Batts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Batts thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Kazi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Batts avoids it.
Batts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Batts blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi lands a nice hook to Batts's body. Batts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazi.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kazi under the eye.
Batts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batts avoids a kick to the body.
Kazi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batts or perhaps it was just good defense by Kazi, which made it look bad.
Kazi is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kazi.
Batts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batts scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Batts tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Batts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
Batts lands a really nice looking cross but Kazi seems unphased.
Kazi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Batts checks it.
Batts lands a jab to the nose.
Kazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Kazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Batts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kazi lands a jab to Batts's midsection.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazi backs up against the cage.
Kazi scores with a head kick. Batts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kami Kazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazi thuds his shin into the meat of Batts's side.
Good work by Batts as he checks the leg kick.
Kazi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batts gets the takedown into side control.
Batts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Batts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazi is defending well.
Batts tries to advance to mount but Kazi denies him.
Kazi sneaks out the side door and pushes Batts away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Batts avoids the head kick by Kazi.
A telegraphed right hand from Batts misses the target.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Kazi moves out of range easily.
Kazi pushes Batts away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Kazi looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts misses with a hook. Kazi ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts moves out of range of the body kick.
Batts scores with a jab to the head.
Kazi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Batts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kazi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batts avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Batts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Batts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kazi on his heels. He'll look to pass Kazi's guard now, I'm sure.
Kazi has his feet on Batts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kazi throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Batts moves out of range easily.
Kazi connects with a high kick.
Batts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazi's calf.
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice sprawl there from Kazi as Batts shoots in.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazi takes one on the button.
Kazi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Kazi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazi defending well as Batts loads up on a big left hand.
Batts scores with a head kick. Kazi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batts blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazi is looking to counter punch.
Batts misses with a low kick.
Kazi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazi.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batts can do to turn this around?
Batts cracks Kazi with a good jab.
Kazi thumps Batts with a low kick.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Batts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kazi slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kazi scores with the left hand. Batts knows he should have avoided that one.
Batts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazi. Kazi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Batts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazi can pounce on him.
Kazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Batts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Batts blocks the low kick.
Batts misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Batts misses with a straight left.
Batts scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Batts.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Kazi ducks down to avoid it.
Batts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batts goes for a double leg but Kazi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kazi continues to drive forward.
Batts scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Batts lands with a straight right. Kazi didn't see that one coming.
Kazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kazi throws a jab when Batts was well out of range.
Batts throws out a counter right but Kazi avoids it with no problem.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Kazi lunges at Batts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batts's hand.
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
A head punch on the inside from Batts fails to land.
Kazi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazi prevents the takedown attempt.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
Batts misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Kazi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Batts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batts.
Batts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kazi breaks the clinch.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Batts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batts.
Batts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kazi.
Batts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazi missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Batts scores with a four punch combination!
Batts throws a hook but Kazi blocks it.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Kazi.
Kazi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batts's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batts somewhat.
Batts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Kazi moves out of range easily.
Kazi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batts lunges at Kazi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kazi's hand.
Batts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Batts tests Kazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazi slips under a jab from Batts.
Kazi ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Batts moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi sets himself, and Batts steps forward looking for the clinch! Kazi avoids it this time.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts throws a jab when Kazi was well out of range.
A slow jab from Batts misses its intended target.
It appears Kazi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Batts tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it.
Kazi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batts's head.
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Batts moves forwards but Kazi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt - Kazi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It appears Kazi was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi moves out of range as Batts strikes.
Batts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Batts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazi as he jumps to the side.
Batts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
Batts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batts is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi misses with a leg kick
and Batts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazi throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts throws a hook but Kazi avoids it easily.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batts misses with a right hand
and Kazi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kazi - that will leave a mark!
Kazi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batts's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Kazi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazi defends well and Batts ends up having to push Kazi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batts seems to have recovered his senses.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
Batts throws an overhand right that lands on Kazi's shoulder, as Kazi tries to avoid the shot.
Batts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Kazi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Batts checks a leg kick.
Batts tries to counter with a clinch but Kazi shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazi throws out a leg kick but Batts moves out of range and Kazi only half commits.
Kazi pushes Batts away with a front kick.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batts throws a right hand that Kazi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazi also avoids with ease.
Batts gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazi is trying to stand.
Kazi wants to stand back up but Batts manages to pass into side control.
Kazi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Batts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kazi pushes Batts away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Batts gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazi throws Batts to one side and escapes!
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batts forces Kazi back against the cage and clinches.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batts misses with the head strike.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Batts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazi tries to avoid it but Batts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazi to the ground. Kazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts blocks a low kick nicely.
Batts misses with a hook.
And Kazi counters with a quick kick to the body but Batts blocks it.
A good leg kick by Kazi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kazi swivels and escapes.
Kazi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batts.
Donk. Batts catches Kazi right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Kazi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi needs to keep his hands up - Batts had a free shot at his head there.
Batts lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts with a nice cross.
Batts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kazi.
Kazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Kazi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Batts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kazi moves out of range as Batts strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Batts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kazi - the referee stops the clock and Batts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kazi. Batts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Kazi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!
Kami Kazi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke misses with a hook.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Denke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jose Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Denke avoids the head kick by Silva.
Denke blocks a head kick by Silva.
Denke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Denke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Denke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Jose Silva has been cut.
Denke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.
Denke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silva looks to clinch but Denke throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield comes to the cage accompanied by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springfield scores with a spinning back kick!
Pooh is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pooh's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pooh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pooh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pooh jumps guard.
Pooh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Springfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Springfield passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Springfield pulls his head out easily.
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is not content to let Springfield control the position.
Springfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pooh is just riding it out for now. Springfield eventually gives up the hold.
Springfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Springfield pushes down on Pooh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pooh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Springfield manages to pass to mount!
Springfield has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Springfield controlling from mount.
Pooh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Springfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springfield landing punches.
Pooh tries to improve his position but instead Springfield has taken his back!
Springfield working for the choke.
Pooh tries to break free.
Springfield looking for the choke from the back.
Pooh trying to control but not successfully.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pooh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pooh for a finish.
Springfield goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Pooh escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield moves into full guard.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pooh looking to pass the guard.
Springfield pulls Pooh in to control the position.
Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pooh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Springfield is looking for a triangle but Pooh pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pooh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pooh pushes down on Springfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aspen Springfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pooh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pooh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pooh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Pooh controls the action.
Springfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pooh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Springfield is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pooh rolls, trying to escape but Springfield keeps control of the position.
Springfield looking for the RNC.
Springfield throwing sloppy strikes.
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh wants to control his opponent's hands but Springfield gets his hands free.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Springfield avoiding Pooh 's attempts to control his hands.
Springfield landing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy.
Springfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Pooh is controlling his hands well.
Pooh is trying to break free.
Pooh trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
Springfield is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pooh taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Springfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Colombu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
220 lbs
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215 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Colombu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolla slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Colombu coming out on top.
Dolla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colombu looks to land a right hand but Dolla moved out of range.
Colombu missing with a left hand there. Dolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colombu throws the left hand but Dolla avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolla.
Colombu misses with a looping left.
Colombu misses with a left hand
and Dolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Colombu needs to keep his hands up - Dolla had a free shot at his head there.
Colombu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dolla tests Colombu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dolla uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Colombu's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombu dives in and scores a takedown into Dolla's guard.
Colombu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dolla is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colombu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dolla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dolla wanted to stand there but Colombu had control of the position.
Colombu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dolla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Dolla throws a head kick that Colombu semi-blocks.
Colombu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolla lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Colombu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Colombu does no damage.
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!
Colombu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dolla explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colombu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Colombu misses.
Dolla lands a leg kick that knocks Colombu off balance momentarily.
Dolla scores with a nice head shot.
Colombu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolla as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colombu's calf.
Colombu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dolla counters with a series of strikes. Colombu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Colombu throws a shot from downtown. Dolla moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Dolla. Beautiful body shot.
Joe Colombu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colombu blocks a head kick by Dolla.
Colombu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dolla. That's going to slow Colombu down.
Dolla connects with a single shot there.
Colombu with a poor takedown
and Dolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colombu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolla moves away.
Dolla throws out a powerful jab.
Dolla is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing.
Colombu gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dolla manages to break the clinch.
Dolla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Colombu.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Colombu shoots in for a double leg but Dolla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolla jabs at Colombu's body.
Dolla with a nice cross.
Colombu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dolla counters with a straight right hand.
Colombu misses with a takedown
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dolla scores with a hook to the body. Colombu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dolla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body kick from Dolla.
Colombu looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolla lands a jab to Colombu's midsection.
Colombu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Colombu as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Dolla scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crenflow Dolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dolla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colombus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Colombu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colombu is looking to clinch but Dolla is avoiding it.
Dolla throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dolla throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Colombu to counter with a crisp jab.
Dolla gets tackled into the cage by Colombu. Colombu maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dolla.
Dolla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dolla lands a right hand.
Colombu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colombu.
A right handed body shot lands from Dolla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolla misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colombu throws a hook but Dolla avoids it easily.
Dolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colombu.
Dolla with a hook.
Dolla scores with a head kick. Colombu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colombu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colombu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dolla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Colombu.
Dolla lands with a good body shot.
Dolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colombu can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick from Dolla lands but Colombu takes it in his stride.
Colombu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dolla circles away.
Colombu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dolla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dolla, right into the meat.
Dolla slips a straight right by Colombu.
Crenflow Dolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolla scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dolla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dolla lands with a shot to the body.
Dolla lands a big head kick that sends Colombu tumbling to the mat! Dolla takes a step backwards and waves Colombu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Colombu is rocked!
Colombu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Colombu misses with a straight right.
It looked like Dolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colombu is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
Colombu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dolla counters with an outside leg kick.
Colombu seems to have recovered his senses.
Colombu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Colombu throws a looping overhand right but Dolla ducks down to avoid it.
Colombu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colombu shoots in and drives through. Dolla sprawls well.
Crenflow Dolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Colombu is breathing heavily.
Colombu shoots in looking for a takedown. Dolla tries to sprawl out of it but Colombu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dolla scores with a jab to the body.
Colombu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombu walks into a stiff left hand from Dolla.
Dolla fakes the leg kick and cracks Colombu in the body.
Colombu fails with a takedown attempt.
Colombu tries to clinch but Dolla moves away
and Dolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Colombu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colombu shoots in looking for a takedown but Dolla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Colombu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Colombu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dolla connects with the punch.
Colombu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dolla drops Colombu with a beautiful combination! Colombu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dolla is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Colombu does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolla scores with a nice right hand.
Dolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colombu. That did some damage!
Colombu misses with an uppercut
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dolla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Colombu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Dolla counter with a right hand.
Dolla lands with a right and another and another! Colombu is in big trouble! Dolla lands again and this time it's lights out for Colombu! A quality knockout there for Dolla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akagi's entrance music is Nash the Slash - American Band. A fine choice. 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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23
181 lbs
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22
183 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi throws a series of strikes that have Locke backpedaling.
Akagi throws a leg kick which misses Locke's front leg but catches the back leg as Locke tries to avoid it.
Locke defending well as Akagi loads up on a big left hand.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akagi throws out the jab.
Akagi misses with a low kick as Locke jumps back.
Akagi throws a front kick aimed at Locke's knee but Locke avoids it well.
Locke slips a straight right by Akagi.
Locke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Akagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Locke's head.
Akagi scores with a leg kick.
Locke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke misses with the combination.
Akagi looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Akagi throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but Akagi shakes him off and moves away.
Locke tries to clinch there but Akagi circles away.
A quick step to the side and Akagi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akagi.
Both fighters circling a little - Akagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Locke throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akagi.
Nice shot lands for Akagi.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akagi connects with a body shot that sends Locke's belly button to the back.
Locke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akagi throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke stalks Akagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akagi's face. Akagi staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke throws a head kick that misses
and Akagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Locke thinking.
Locke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Akagi misses.
Akagi digs a good body shot into Locke's ribs.
Akagi scores with a push kick.
Akagi looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Akagi is just out of range.
Akagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Akagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akagi misses with a straight right.
Akagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akagi throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Akagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi scores with a punch to the head.
Locke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Akagi throws a big shot that misses.
Locke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
A swing and a miss from Akagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akagi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akagi.
Locke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi cracks Locke with an open hand slap.
Akagi misses with an uppercut.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke lands a nice hook to Akagi's body. Akagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akagi.
Locke checks a leg kick nicely.
Locke wants to counter with a clinch but Akagi pushes him away.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke moves forwards but Akagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
Locke misses with a hook.
Locke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that round.
That's time! Akagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akagi rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke pushes Akagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Akagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Akagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke has Akagi pushed against the cage.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagi's elbow.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Akagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akagi.
Akagi throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a nice body kick.
A cross from Akagi lands.
An inside leg kick from Akagi misses.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Locke.
Akagi stuns Locke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Akagi throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akagi loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Akagi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akagi misses with an uppercut.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yasuhiro Akagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Akagi as he connects with a hook.
Akagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi stuns Locke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Akagi tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Locke checks it well.
Akagi lands with a nice body kick.
Locke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Locke doesn't manage to clinch there - Akagi circles away.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
Akagi misses with a hook.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Akagi with a hook.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
Akagi misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Akagi.
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Locke throws a body punch but Akagi moves out of range.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akagi throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi throws a lazy body kick
and Locke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akagi with a jab.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Akagi misses the target.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Akagi finds it's way through Locke's defenses.
Akagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akagi misses with a body punch
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Locke with a nice cross.
Akagi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akagi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke slips under a jab.
Yasuhiro Akagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Akagi - just one landing.
Akagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
Locke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akagi lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi throws a body kick.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
Akagi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akagi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Locke. Locke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Akagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Locke checks a low kick from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
Locke moves into the clinch.
Locke misses with some punches.
Akagi tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Akagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akagi throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Akagi.
Akagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akagi.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akagi backwards.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi breaks the clinch.
Akagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Akagi swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Akagi ducks right into an uppercut from Locke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Akagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Akagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Akagi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akagi scores with a body shot.
That kick from Akagi tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Locke wants to clinch.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akagi.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akagi lands with a straight right. Locke didn't see that one coming.
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!
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akagi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke instigates a clinch.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akagi tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Akagi tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Akagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Akagi.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Akagi's head.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Locke can turn it around.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Locke.
Akagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akagi.
Locke blocks a body shot from Akagi.
Locke is leaning against Akagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Akagi tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
A short right from Akagi on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagi misses with some punches.
Locke is stalling here.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Akagi misses.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Akagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Akagi scores with a decent looking hook.
Akagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
Akagi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Locke's sensitive parts.
Locke throws a series of punches but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi tries to counter with a takedown but Locke is quick to defend against it.
Akagi fakes the leg kick and cracks Locke in the body.
Akagi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke blocks a low kick nicely.
Akagi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Akagi throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Akagi throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke blocks a head kick by Akagi.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Akagi and move into the clinch position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi lands a nice looking body shot.
Akagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Locke.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akagi, right into the meat.
Locke clinches.
Locke lands a right hand.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Akagi tries to pull guard but Locke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Locke looking to stall.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Akagi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akagi.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Locke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Akagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akagi tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Akagi scores a nice knee to the body.
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Akagi slips the punch.
It looked like Akagi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Locke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akagi lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Akagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi.
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
Locke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akagi throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Akagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but Akagi shakes him off and moves away.
Locke wants to clinch up but Akagi keeps it at a distance.
Akagi cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Akagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagi throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Akagi and move into the clinch position.
Akagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Akagi scores with a jab to the body.
Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Akagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke checks a low kick from Akagi.
Locke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akagi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akagi manages to avoid it.
Akagi throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akagi.
A low kick from Akagi is predictable there
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Locke avoids the body shot from Akagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiro Akagi had his way with John Locke in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Akagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
Akagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Locke checks a leg kick.
Locke moves away from the strike by Akagi.
Jab from Akagi.
Locke tries to land a front kick but Akagi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Akagi swings widly with a right hand
and Akagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagi's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Akagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akagi gets control of Locke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akagi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akagi trying to keep a closed guard but Locke is proving a slippery customer.
Locke is looking to work some ground and pound but Akagi has wrist control.
Akagi is trying to control the position but Locke postures up.
Locke stays in close to Akagi's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke is looking to advance position but Akagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Akagi working for a guillotine from mount but Locke is in no mood to give up.
Locke holds on to Akagi around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Akagi looking to control but Locke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yasuhiro Akagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akagi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke tries to lock up and control but Akagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Locke is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Akagi has taken his back.
Akagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasuhiro Akagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akagi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yasuhiro Akagi thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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