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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhuy Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Slogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zhuy Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Slogan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hong.
Slogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Hong has Slogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hong scores with a knee to the head.
Hong pulls guard.
Slogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slogan has managed to get both his arms back between Hong's legs - danger averted.
Slogan wants to stand but Hong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hong is looking for a triangle but Slogan pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Slogan frees his head nicely. Oh but Hong has switched to an armbar! Slogan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zhuy Hong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Konstantin Zuev !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Rollins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuev counters with a series of strikes. Rollins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rollins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Zuev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook.
Rollins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zuev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zuev connects with a nice looking jab.
Rollins lands a head shot.
Rollins misses with a combination
and Zuev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rollins on the side of the head.
It looks like Rick Rollins has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
A jab from Zuev does it's job there.
Good shot there by Zuev .
Zuev throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rollins is rocked!
Zuev 's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zuev 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zuev feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Rollins crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konstantin Zuev !
After the fight, Konstantin Zuev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Wehmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaga Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barney Wehmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaga Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Wehmer has a takedown stuffed.
Kaka shoots in for a takedown but Wehmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wehmer tries to counter with a takedown but Kaka is quick to defend against it.
Gaga Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wehmer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barney Wehmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaga Kaka.
Wehmer stopping the sweep attempt from Kaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaka wants to control the position but Wehmer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Wehmer there.
Kaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wehmer passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka tries to bench press Wehmer off him but Wehmer keeps the position.
Wehmer tries for a kimura but Kaka is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wehmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wehmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wehmer trying to control the position but Kaka is working away.
Kaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wehmer landing a few strikes.
Kaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wehmer is controlling him well.
Kaka 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.
Wehmer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kaka looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wehmer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kaka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wehmer lets go of the hold and Kaka can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barney Wehmer!
A very excited looking Barney Wehmer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vagi Kleen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Shelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vagi Kleen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Shelton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelton throws a hook to the side of Kleen's head but Kleen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shelton throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Vagi Kleen has been cut.
Kleen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelton moves into the clinch.
Kleen is trying to break the clinch but Shelton is controlling him.
Shelton is working Kleen over against the cage.
Shelton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelton tries a body shot but Kleen blocks it.
Kleen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelton keeps control of Kleen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shelton lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Kleen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelton lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton lands a right hand.
A short left from Shelton.
Kleen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shelton has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shelton scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelton pushes Kleen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kleen working hard to break the clinch.
Shelton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shelton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kleen is trying to break free.
Kleen tries to break free but Shelton pushes him back against the cage.
Shelton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kleen is trying to force a seperation but Shelton has the dominant position.
Shelton keeps control of Kleen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shelton has Kleen pressed against the cage, preventing Kleen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Shelton on the inside.
Shelton scores with a shot to the side of Kleen's head.
Shelton scores with a hook to the body.
Kleen is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Shelton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelton.
A short right from Shelton on the inside.
Shelton gets through Kleen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shelton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kleen with a big uppercut! Kleen tries to clinch up but Shelton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kleen to the mat! Kleen covers up and Shelton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marc Shelton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rokocoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (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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195 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Rokocoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Mises tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rokocoko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko stuns Von Mises with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Mises tries to clinch
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Mises defending well as Rokocoko loads up on a big left hand.
Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Mises 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.
Rokocoko throws a hook but Von Mises blocks it.
Von Mises is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko tries to bum rush Von Mises with a series of wild strikes but Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Von Mises was well out of range.
Rokocoko misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Rokocoko loads up on a big right hand but Von Mises slips the punch.
Rokocoko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rokocoko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a glancing blow to the side of Rokocoko's head.
Von Mises is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut.
Von Mises throws a jab when Rokocoko was well out of range.
Von Mises fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Mises tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Von Mises misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Rokocoko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Mises looks to clinch
and Rokocoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Von Mises moves away and avoids it.
Von Mises throws a body punch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
It looked like Rokocoko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Mises needs to keep his hands up - Rokocoko had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokocoko lands an overhand right.
Rokocoko throws a nice looking combination but Von Mises bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Mises looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Von Mises misses with a straight right.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Von Mises tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Mises fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokocoko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves out of range.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokocoko sets himself, and Von Mises steps forward looking for the clinch! Rokocoko avoids it this time.
Von Mises tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokocoko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Mises loads up on a big right hand but Rokocoko slips the punch.
Von Mises fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rokocoko, pushing him back against the cage.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Von Mises's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rokocoko.
Von Mises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rokocoko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokocoko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Mises takes one to the chin there.
Rokocoko moves away from the strike by Von Mises.
Rokocoko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Mises staying out of range there.
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!
Rokocoko throws a right and a left that Von Mises avoids nicely.
Rokocoko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokocoko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rokocoko throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Rokocoko throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Mises holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokocoko.
Von Mises lands a body punch.
Von Mises softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokocoko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Rokocoko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Mises softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rokocoko tries to circle away but Von Mises has him pinned against the cage.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Rokocoko controls the action.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Mises can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises is pushing Rokocoko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Mises or not.
Rokocoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko tries to work over Von Mises's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rokocoko tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Von Mises makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko tries to work over Von Mises's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
Rokocoko tries to circle away but Von Mises has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rokocoko is trying to push Von Mises away but Von Mises has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Mises scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Rokocoko.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
Rokocoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Mises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rokocoko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko pushes Von Mises back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Von Mises lands a right hand.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokocoko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Rokocoko lands with a left to the head.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
Rokocoko takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises looking to slow down the pace here.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises is looking to control Rokocoko's arms but Rokocoko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Mises has his back to the cage.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokocoko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Mises has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Von Mises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Rokocoko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rokocoko scores with a nice head shot.
Rokocoko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Mises takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rokocoko misses with a straight right.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko scores with a nice head shot.
Von Mises staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises dodges the punch combination from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Mises slips a jab and a cross from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Mises throws out a leg kick but Rokocoko moves out of range and Von Mises only half commits.
Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Von Mises takes a swing at Rokocoko's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Mises moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.
Rokocoko lands with a right hand.
A jab from Rokocoko does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Von Mises rushes Rokocoko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Rokocoko.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Mises.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko tries to break the clinch but Von Mises is controlling the position.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Von Mises is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Rokocoko.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko presses Von Mises against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rokocoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Rokocoko avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko lands a nice shot to the body.
Rokocoko tries to work over Von Mises's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokocoko pushes Von Mises back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Von Mises takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Rokocoko lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Rokocoko lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko tries to throw a body punch but Von Mises avoids it by throwing Rokocoko back against the cage.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Rokocoko blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rokocoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rokocoko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rokocoko!
A very excited looking Joe Rokocoko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Do Hoo Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donito DeLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do Hoo Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donito DeLeon!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeLeon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jung passes into half guard.
Jung maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! DeLeon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jung has cracked it and DeLeon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Do Hoo Jung!
Do Hoo Jung retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Newton!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle stuns Newton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton takes the fight into the clinch.
Newton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Newton.
A short right from Newton.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Newton.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Newton.
Bickle is breathing heavily.
Bickle takes a shot to the head.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bickle wants to break free but Newton has control.
Newton lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle tries to break the clinch but Newton is controlling the position.
Newton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Newton.
Newton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bickles head.
Bickle is rocked!
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bickle.
Oh Bickle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bickle blocking some punches.
Newton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton lands with a short shot to the head.
Newton creates a bit of distance for himself, with Bickle pressed up against the cage and cracks Bickle with a massive uppercut! Bickle goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Newton!
A victorious Eddie Newton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Travis Bickle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna clean up these streets'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Urzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brooks Sumner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Urzu!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumner misses the shot to the body.
Urzu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sumner throws a big shot that misses.
Sumner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urzu looks to throw the jab but Sumner is out of range.
Urzu thuds a left hand into Sumner's body.
Urzu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urzu throws a hook but Sumner blocks it.
Urzu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sumner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sumner lands with an uppercut that bounces Urzu off the cage and back into range.
Urzu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sumner back to the cage. Urzu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urzu.
Urzu misses with a hook.
Urzu lands with a good body shot.
Urzu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sumner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brooks Sumner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urzu looks to land a right hand but Sumner moved out of range.
Urzu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Urzu scores with a body shot.
A big left from Urzu misses.
Urzu throws out a loose jab but Sumner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumner misses with a double jab.
Urzu misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sumner. That's going to slow Urzu down.
Sumner scores with a jab. Urzu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sumner wants to clinch
and Urzu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Sumner misses.
Sumner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumner misses with a hook
and Urzu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urzu misses with a hook.
Sumner wants to slow Urzu down by chopping away at his legs.
Urzu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner throws a jab when Urzu was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urzu.
Sumner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urzu misses with a hook. Sumner ducked under it nicely.
Urzu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sumner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urzu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urzu thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Urzu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Urzu.
Sumner feints and then cracks Urzu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urzu down.
Sumner walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Sumner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urzu misses with a looping left.
Urzu connects with a nice looking jab.
Sumner thuds his shin into the meat of Urzu's side.
Donk. Urzu catches Sumner right on the button with a cross.
Sumner fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urzu throws a looping overhand right but Sumner ducks down to avoid it.
Sumner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sumner tries to land a leg kick but Urzu saw it coming and moves away.
Sumner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urzu is out of range.
Urzu 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.
Urzu swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Sumner.
Urzu misses the shot to the body.
Sumner misses the jab.
Sumner connects with an inside leg kick.
Sumner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urzu.
Sumner takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urzu. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner tries a low kick but Urzu avoids it.
Sumner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urzu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner ducks under a wild hook from Urzu.
Sumner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sumner moves out of range as Urzu strikes.
Sumner moves away from the strike by Urzu.
Urzu throws a lazy right hand but Sumner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumner swings for the body but Urzu moves out of range.
Urzu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urzu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sumner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sumner is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Urzu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urzu throws an overhand right that lands on Sumner's shoulder, as Sumner tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urzu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sumner - the referee stops the clock and Urzu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sumner. Urzu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sumner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sumner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Urzu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sumner dips to his left and cracks Urzu with an uppercut!
Urzu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sumner loads up on a big right hand but Urzu slips the punch.
Sumner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urzu.
Jab, jab by Urzu - just one landing.
Sumner ducks under a wild hook from Urzu.
Sumner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sumner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urzu defending well as Sumner loads up on a big left hand.
Sumner scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Urzu. That snapped Sumner's head back.
Sumner slips a jab from Urzu.
Urzu slips a jab from Sumner.
A jab from Sumner misses.
Urzu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumner cracks Urzu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sumner throws a hook but Urzu blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urzu misses the jab.
Sumner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sumner throws a right and a left that Urzu avoids nicely.
Urzu throws out a powerful jab.
Sumner moves away from the strike by Urzu.
Sumner tries to land a front kick but Urzu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jan Urzu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urzu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Sumner - just one landing.
Urzu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sumner.
Urzu slips under a jab.
Sumner throws the kick towards the body but Urzu avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Urzu blocks the low kick.
Urzu misses with a straight left.
Sumner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urzu momentarily.
Urzu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sumner throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Sumner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urzu.
Sumner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urzu will feel that in the morning.
Sumner slips a jab from Urzu.
Urzu throws a shot from downtown. Sumner moves away and avoids it.
Sumner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urzu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sumner scrambles back to his feet.
Urzu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sumner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urzu missing with a left hand there. Sumner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Urzu misses.
Urzu misses with a hook.
Urzu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumner moves away.
Sumner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sumner throws a leg kick but Urzu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Urzu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sumner with a body shot.
Sumner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jan Urzu has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urzu blocks a jab.
Urzu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sumner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urzu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sumner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sumner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urzu throws out the jab.
Urzu works the jab nicely.
Urzu misses with a right hand
letting Sumner counter with a right hand.
Urzu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urzu moves forwards but Sumner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Urzu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urzu. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Urzu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sumner.
Sumner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sumner duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urzu misses with an uppercut. Sumner saw that one coming.
Urzu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sumner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sumner scores with a three punch combo!
Sumner misses with a low kick.
Sumner looks to land a combination but Urzu avoids it well.
Urzu connects with the punch.
Urzu throws a hook but Sumner avoids it easily.
Sumner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urzu connects with the punch.
Urzu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urzu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sumner.
It seemed like Urzu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urzu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sumner tried to score with a low kick but Urzu checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sumner throws a jab but it's blocked by Urzu.
Urzu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sumner should have avoided that one.
Sumner misses with a right hand
and Urzu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Sumner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Urzu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Urzu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urzu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urzu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urzu blocks the body kick.
Sumner cracks the inside of Urzu's front leg.
Sumner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urzu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urzu moves out of range of the body kick.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
Sumner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urzu.
Urzu tries to bum rush Sumner with a series of wild strikes but Sumner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sumner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumner throws out a loose jab but Urzu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Sumner misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Urzu.
Urzu misses with a looping right.
Urzu misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urzu throws an overhand right that lands on Sumner's shoulder, as Sumner tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Urzu.
Sumner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sumner looks to score with a jab to the body but Urzu is just out of range.
Sumner avoids the body shot from Urzu.
Urzu checks a low kick from Sumner.
Nice body punch from Urzu.
Urzu throws a hook to the side of Sumner's head but Sumner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Sumner counters with a quick kick to the body but Urzu blocks it.
Sumner moves out of range of the strikes.
Sumner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urzu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urzu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urzu misses the jab.
Urzu jabs Sumner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urzu misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urzu throws an overhand right that lands on Sumner's shoulder, as Sumner tries to avoid the shot.
Sumner throws a jab when Urzu was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urzu blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sumner.
Urzu avoids a kick to the body.
Urzu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urzu digs a good hook to Sumner's body.
Sumner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urzu works the jab nicely.
Sumner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sumner moves away from the strike by Urzu.
Urzu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sumner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urzu throws a lazy right hand but Sumner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sumner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sumner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urzu moves forwards but Sumner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Urzu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sumner is just out of range.
Sumner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sumner.
Sumner with a nice cross.
Urzu throws a hook but Sumner avoids it easily.
Sumner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sumner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sumner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
Urzu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urzu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urzu throws a lazy right hand but Sumner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sumner wants to slow Urzu down by chopping away at his legs.
Urzu checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Sumner.
Sumner throws a right hand that Urzu ducks under and follows up with a left that Urzu also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Urzu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Urzu coming out on top.
Urzu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sumner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumner slips a jab from Urzu.
Sumner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urzu.
Urzu misses with a hook
and Sumner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sumner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urzu moves out of range of the body kick from Sumner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jan Urzu just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jan Urzu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sumner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumner moves out of range as Urzu strikes.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
Urzu misses with a left hand
and Sumner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urzu misses with a double jab.
Sumner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urzu.
Sumner wants to slow Urzu down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Urzu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urzu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urzu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urzu walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urzu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sumner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sumner throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Urzu to counter with a crisp jab.
Sumner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urzu misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Urzu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urzu.
Urzu lands an overhand right.
A jab from Urzu does it's job there.
Urzu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sumner on the side of the head.
Urzu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sumner is rocked!
Urzu cracks Sumner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Sumner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urzu connects with a body shot that sends Sumner's belly button to the back.
Urzu drops Sumner with a straight right hand, right on the button! Urzu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Urzu!
Jan Urzu is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jan Urzu decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Pappalardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Pappalardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masa Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori throws a body punch but Pappalardo moves out of range.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappalardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pappalardo moves away.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands a body shot.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo gets through Hattori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Pappalardo on the inside.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A short left from Pappalardo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
A nice left hand lands by Hattori.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A short left from Hattori.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hattori lands an uppercut.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori lands a body punch.
Hattori is leaning against Pappalardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hattori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pappalardo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Hattori will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pappalardo has closed the distance and engaged Hattori in a clinch.
Pappalardo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pappalardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Hattori controls the action.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo presses Hattori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo lands a shot to the body.
Hattori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hattori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori cracks Pappalardo with a nice body shot.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardo or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori pushes Pappalardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pappalardo is working Hattori over against the cage.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pappalardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Pappalardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pappalardo tries to throw a body punch but Hattori avoids it by throwing Pappalardo back against the cage.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hattori is rocked!
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori works on Pappalardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Pappalardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo tries to throw a body punch but Hattori avoids it by throwing Pappalardo back against the cage.
Hattori seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo tries a body shot but Hattori blocks it.
A body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattoris head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pappalardo has managed to clinch.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori blocking some punches.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Pappalardo's head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo tries a body shot but Hattori blocks it.
Hattori blocks a body shot from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori lands a shot to the body.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Pappalardo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hattori.
Hattori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Pappalardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hattori.
Pappalardo works on Hattori's body with a couple of short punches.
Hattori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pappalardo gets through Hattori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori lands a left hand.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Masa Hattori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Hattori should have avoided that one.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappalardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pappalardo clinches up against the cage.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori lands with a short shot to the head.
Pappalardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
Hattori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori misses with some punches.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappalardo.
Hattori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pappalardo is rocked!
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Oh Pappalardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo can't find room to land a body shot as Hattori controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hattori.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hattori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pappalardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pappalardo.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hattori misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori blocking some punches.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hattori.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardo controls his hands.
Pappalardo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hattori up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Masa Hattori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hattori throws a sloppy body shot
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo misses with an uppercut.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Pappalardo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pappalardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Pappalardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori is working Pappalardo over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Hattori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardo or not.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo - that landed with a thud.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pappalardo - that landed with a thud.
Pappalardo takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo tries to stall but Hattori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hattori gets through Pappalardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo lands a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Derek Pappalardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappalardo lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo prevents a body shot from Hattori.
A hook to the body from Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hattori tries a body shot but Pappalardo blocks it.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori takes a shot to the head.
Hattori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Masa Hattori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hattori blocks an uppercut.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pappalardo as the two fighters clinch.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Hattori's head.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pappalardo working aggressively here.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattori.
Pappalardo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappalardo's elbow.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Hattori tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Pappalardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hattori 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Masa Hattori thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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