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Ascension 0218 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lip Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place. Ton has chosen Snap - Rythm is a Dancing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Ton backpedaling.
Ton misses the jab.
Ton misses with a hook.
Penn misses with a combination
and Ton counters with a nice uppercut.
Ton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
A jab from Ton misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ton throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn gets caught flat footed, as Ton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ton tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ton passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ton preventing the sweep.
Penn trying to control the position.
Ton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ton looking to control.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Ton blocks nicely.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Penn stacks Ton 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 Penn!
Penn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Penn but great work by Ton.
Ton working away.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Ton working away.
Penn trying to control but Ton flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Penn rolls, trying to escape but Ton keeps control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ton looking for the choke but no joy.
Penn breaks Ton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn postures up in Ton's guard and throws a big left but Ton blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lip Ton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn lands a jab-cross combination.
Ton takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
As Ton looks to move away, Penn throws a big counter combo but Ton just gets out of the way.
Ton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Penn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ton.
Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Ton ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ton goes down! Can Penn finish him!?
Ton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ton is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
Penn wants to control from the top but Ton keeps moving.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ton seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn tries to advance to mount but Ton denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton gets back to half guard.
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Ton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ton is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ton keeps working.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ton's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.
Ton has an active guard here but Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ton looking for subs from the bottom but Penn mounts him!
Penn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ton is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Ton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ton is one step ahead there.
Penn wants to improve his position but instead Ton has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ton wants to counter with a clinch but Penn pushes him away.
Ton avoids the head kick by Penn.
Ton wants to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch position.
Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penn controls Ton momentarily but Ton frees himself.
Ton trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to hold on to Ton's head to control him but Ton postures up.
Penn is pressing down on Ton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Ton has passed into half guard.
Ton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn won't allow Ton to pass to mount.
Ton is working for an americana but Penn has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ton was thinking about the submission.
Ton wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Ton looking to score a takedown here. Penn is defending well but Ton drives through and ends up in Penn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Ton keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ton is retaining full guard.
Penn won't allow Ton to sweep him here.
Ton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lip Ton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lip Ton!
As Lip Ton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm here to break some arms and snap some necks and tonight I proved that I'm the best of the best. Not one person in the promotion can play with me. I'm heading for the top and there is two things they can do about it - nothing and like it!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Scotty Doesn't Know as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esteban Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Glover is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Scott is looking for a kimura here.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Glover trying to control here.
Scott is looking for a kimura but Glover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott to get the leverage.
Glover trying to control from the bottom.
Scott is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Glover to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Glover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Glover has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott advances to half guard.
Glover is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.
Glover is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
Scott is looking for a kimura but Glover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott to get the leverage.
Glover is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Glover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to control but can't.
Scott trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Glover trying to control but Scott postures up.
Glover is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott prevents Glover from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott is keen to just control but Glover is a slippery customer.
Glover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glover is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Glover looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glover has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Glover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Glover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Scott.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Glover lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scott takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Glover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scott misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Glover is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Glover is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glover is adopting a defensive guard.
Glover working a defensive guard here.
Esteban Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scott misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover checks a low kick from Scott.
A good leg kick by Glover.
Glover tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Cameron Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Scott.
Glover moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scott throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Scott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cameron Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott shoots in but Glover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glover looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Glover.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Glover moves away from the strike by Scott.
Good exchange - Glover coming out on top.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Glover throws a leg kick but Scott checks it.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cameron Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott takes one to the side of the head.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glover cracks the inside of Scott's front leg.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott moves away from the strike by Glover.
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 Cameron Glover 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!
Glover throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover avoids the body shot from Scott.
Glover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glover closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott jumps guard but Glover stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott jumps guard but Glover turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glover smiles and moves away.
Cameron Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Scott.
Glover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott blocks a head kick by Glover.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Glover is looking for a counter combo.
Scott takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Esteban Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Glover is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott jabs at Glover's body.
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott forces Glover back against the cage and clinches.
Glover pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Glover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover lands with a cross.
Scott is rocked!
Glover lands a jab.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Scott leaves his chin hanging out and Glover seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Scott crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cameron Glover!
After winning the bout, Cameron Glover thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riza Rakija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eaton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Berzerk. Rakija is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rakija. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Riza Rakija!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eaton misses with a looping left.
Rakija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eaton dives in and scores a takedown into Rakija's guard.
Rakija keeping moving, preventing Eaton from controlling successfully.
Rakija looking to control.
Eaton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakija is controlling Eaton's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakija 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.
Rakija pulls Eaton in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakija lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rakija pushing down on Eaton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rakija looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eaton wants to control but Rakija is keeping busy.
Rakija tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eaton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eaton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton is looking to control Rakija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eaton avoid being mounted?
Rakija is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rakija tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eaton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eaton trying to control but Rakija postures up.
Rakija trying to control the action but Eaton is working from the bottom.
Rakija prevents Eaton from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakija tries to pass to full mount but Eaton defends it.
Rakija passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eaton tries to lock up and control but Rakija gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eaton prevents Rakija from taking his back.
Rakija trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rakija looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakija avoids the attempt from Eaton to control.
Eaton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eaton tries to hold on but Rakija postures up.
Rakija prevents Eaton from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakija takes Eaton's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Eaton is in trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakija is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Eaton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rakija has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Eaton is defending well but eventually Rakija manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Eaton has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riza Rakija!
After winning the bout, Riza Rakija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroo comes to the cage accompanied by The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tetsuya Shiroo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Shiroo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malone thumps Shiroo with a low kick.
Shiroo doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Shiroo avoids the head kick by Malone.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Shiroo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shiroo stalls.
Shiroo pushes Malone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shiroo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shiroo.
Malone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiroo.
Shiroo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shiroo avoids the elbow strike from Malone, against the cage.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Shiroo has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Malone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malone is trying to break free.
Shiroo manages to break the clinch.
Malone darts in and clinches Shiroo up against the cage.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Shiroo has the dominant position.
Shiroo misses with a punch to the body.
Malone wants to break free but Shiroo has control.
Shiroo throws a head punch that misses.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Shiroo is controlling the position.
Shiroo keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Malone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shiroo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiroo takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Shiroo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Malone lands a high kick!
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!
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Shiroo. Shiroo maintains the clinch.
Shiroo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Shiroo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone looks to land a combination but Shiroo avoids it well.
Shiroo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shiroo.
Shiroo prevents Malone from breaking the clinch.
Shiroo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone clinches.
Shiroo has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Shiroo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malone has had enough of the clinch but Shiroo keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Shiroo.
Malone trying to land knees to the body.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Shiroo moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Shiroo prevents Malone from breaking the clinch.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Shiroo is blocking nicely.
Malone tries to circle away but Shiroo has him pinned against the cage.
Shiroo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
Shiroo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiroo.
An inside leg kick from Malone misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiroo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroo checks a low kick from Malone.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiroo drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Malone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shiroo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shiroo moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Frankie Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone has managed to clinch.
Shiroo pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiroo stalling the fight.
Malone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Shiroo moves out of range easily.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shiroo is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo tries to clinch up.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiroo closes the distance and pushes Malone back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone throws a leg kick that misses.
Shiroo has closed the distance and engaged Malone in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Malone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiroo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malone wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiroo won't allow it.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Shiroo has him pressed against the cage.
Shiroo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiroo lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiroo.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
Shiroo keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shiroo.
Shiroo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Shiroo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Shiroo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malone tries to clinch there but Shiroo circles away.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Shiroo closes the distance and clinches.
Shiroo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shiroo swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiroo has Malone pushed against the cage.
Malone trying to control the position but instead, Shiroo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malone into the cage.
Shiroo tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Shiroo back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
Shiroo darts in and clinches Malone up against the cage.
Shiroo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malone.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Shiroo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Malone lands but Shiroo takes it in his stride.
Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is getting worse.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiroo moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
Shiroo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Shiroo wants to clinch.
Frankie Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiroo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo lands with a short shot to the head.
Shiroo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shiroo scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiroo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiroo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone as Shiroo tries to tie him up.
Shiroo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiroo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone works on Shiroo's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Shiroo is controlling the position.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Tetsuya Shiroo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shiroo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malone throws a head kick that misses
and Shiroo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shiroo.
Malone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shiroo prevents Malone from breaking the clinch.
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shiroo moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Shiroo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Malone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Shiroo backing away here, and Malone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Shiroo is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shiroo checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malone cracks the inside of Shiroo's front leg.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiroo closes the distance but Malone moves to the side
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Shiroo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone throws a chopping leg kick but Shiroo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Shiroo avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone thows a leg kick but Shiroo checks it
and Shiroo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone thows a leg kick but Shiroo checks it
and Shiroo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Shiroo is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Malone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malone misses with a knee strike.
Shiroo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiroo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shiroo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiroo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shiroo effectively controlling the action here.
Tetsuya Shiroo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroo lands a hook that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Shiroo avoids a wild elbow strike from Malone.
Come on Shiroo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malone's efforts to push away.
Shiroo stalling against the cage.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Shiroo has him pressed against the cage.
Shiroo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone can't break the clinch.
Shiroo lands with a short shot to the head.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shiroo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
A short uppercut from Shiroo.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shiroo blocks a head kick by Malone.
A head kick misses from Malone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Malone misses
and Shiroo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shiroo misses with the head strike.
Shiroo stalling in the clinch.
Shiroo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Shiroo tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Shiroo saw it coming and moves away.
As Malone tries to get set, Shiroo tries to push him back and clinch up but Malone manages to avoid the attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shiroo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiroo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shiroo tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Shiroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malone thows a leg kick but Shiroo checks it
and Shiroo counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiroo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Shiroo leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tetsuya Shiroo.
I think Shiroo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
A victorious Tetsuya Shiroo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari Alleyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Los Angeles, Omari Alleyne Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alleyne Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alleyne Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breeze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alleyne Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Breeze controlling the position.
Alleyne Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Breeze's brow.
Alleyne Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alleyne Jones stands up from Breeze's guard - Alleyne Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alleyne Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Breeze manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Breeze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze is pulling down on Alleyne Jones's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alleyne Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breeze keeping moving, preventing Alleyne Jones from controlling successfully.
Alleyne Jones has gone for a leg lock! Breeze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alleyne Jones's guard.
Breeze works over Alleyne Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Breeze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alleyne Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breeze is one step ahead there.
Alleyne Jones controlling the position.
Alleyne Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breeze throwing strikes from guard but Alleyne Jones blocks nicely.
Breeze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breeze throws a big right hand that misses.
Breeze is looking to work some ground and pound but Alleyne Jones has wrist control.
Breeze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breeze is looking to work some ground and pound but Alleyne Jones has wrist control.
Breeze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alleyne Jones's head.
Breeze throwing strikes but missing.
Breeze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Breeze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Breeze works over Alleyne Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breeze postures up in Alleyne Jones's guard and throws a big left but Alleyne Jones blocks it.
Breeze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breeze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breeze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breeze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breeze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breeze postures up and lands a big shot to Alleyne Jones's brow.
Breeze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breeze preventing the sweep.
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Alleyne Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breeze preventing the sweep.
Breeze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breeze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alleyne Jones wants to sweep here but Breeze controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breeze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breeze throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Breeze working his ground and pound in the gym.
Breeze throwing strikes from guard but Alleyne Jones blocks nicely.
Alleyne Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breeze.
Breeze won't allow Alleyne Jones to sweep him here.
Alleyne Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Breeze with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breeze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breeze throwing strikes from guard but Alleyne Jones blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze 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.
Alleyne Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Breeze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Breeze misses with a takedown attempt - Alleyne Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alleyne Jones tries to clinch but Breeze is having none of it.
Omari Alleyne Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breeze darts in looking for a takedown but Alleyne Jones gets double underhooks and turns Breeze into the cage.
Breeze misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Alleyne Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alleyne Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Breeze moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Breeze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breeze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alleyne Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Alleyne Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alleyne Jones!
Alleyne Jones is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Breeze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Breeze cracks Alleyne Jones with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alleyne Jones down.
Ben Breeze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breeze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alleyne Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Breeze working the strikes but Alleyne Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Breeze trying to pass the guard but Alleyne Jones defending well.
Breeze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breeze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alleyne Jones defending well though.
Alleyne Jones tries to roll over but Breeze keeps him under control.
Breeze winds up and cracks Alleyne Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alleyne Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alleyne Jones.
Breeze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breeze throws a big elbow that misses.
Breeze cracks Alleyne Jones with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breeze stands up over Alleyne Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alleyne Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alleyne Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Breeze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breeze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alleyne Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Breeze has Alleyne Jones in his guard.
Alleyne Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breeze is keeping the position for now.
Alleyne Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alleyne Jones postures up in Breeze's guard and throws a big left but Breeze blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breeze is keeping the position for now.
Breeze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Breeze is working for a kimura but Alleyne Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Alleyne Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Breeze.
Alleyne Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Breeze drops an elbow to the side of Alleyne Jones's head.
Breeze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alleyne Jones taking some punishment here, with Breeze in his half guard.
Breeze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Breeze working over Alleyne Jones with some ground and pound. Alleyne Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze throwing shots but Alleyne Jones is blocking nicely.
Alleyne Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Breeze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breeze drops an elbow to the side of Alleyne Jones's head.
Breeze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breeze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alleyne Jones is rocked!
Breeze lands a big elbow - Alleyne Jones is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Breeze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Breeze!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Breeze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rude Moogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin McLauhglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moogle comes to the cage accompanied by Ocean Drive. Colin McLauhglin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rude Moogle's chin.
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263 lbs
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280 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rude Moogle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Moogle!
McLauhglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moogle circles away quickly and effectively.
Moogle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLauhglin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moogle connects with an inside leg kick.
Moogle cracks McLauhglin with an open hand slap.
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Moogle lands a jab-cross combination.
Moogle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLauhglin is out of range.
Moogle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLauhglin doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moogle!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Moogle fails to land.
Moogle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moogle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moogle misses with a body punch.
Moogle throws a punch but it's blocked by McLauhglin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moogle scores with a shot to the side of McLauhglin's head.
McLauhglin lands a hook that snaps the head of Moogle backwards.
Moogle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moogle working aggressively here.
Moogle lands a nice uppercut.
Moogle lands a right hand.
Moogle blocking some punches.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head.
McLauhglin lands an elbow inside that Moogle shrugs off.
It looks like Rude Moogle has been cut.
Moogle prevents McLauhglin from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauhglin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moogle prevents it.
Moogle manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moogle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLauhglin's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moogle misses with the combination.
We've been told by Moogle's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moogle cracks McLauhglin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLauhglin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moogle under the eye.
McLauhglin cracks Moogle with an open hand slap.
Moogle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moogle doesn't manage to clinch there - McLauhglin circles away.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moogle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from McLauhglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but Moogle moved out of range nicely.
Rude Moogle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLauhglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moogle throws a leg kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moogle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Moogle.
Moogle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moogle connects with a solid leg kick.
McLauhglin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rude Moogle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moogle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
and Moogle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moogle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moogle tries to clinch up but McLauhglin circles away and keeps his distance.
McLauhglin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moogle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLauhglin checks it well.
Moogle moves in looking to clinch but McLauhglin pushes him off.
Moogle avoids the body shot from McLauhglin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Moogle there.
McLauhglin lands a slapping body shot.
McLauhglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moogle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moogle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moogle misses with a combination
and McLauhglin counters with an inside leg kick.
McLauhglin throws a series of punches but Moogle moves out of range.
Moogle throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLauhglin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Moogle there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moogle moves out of range of the strikes.
Moogle tries to land a body kick
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
McLauhglin swings for the body but Moogle moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rude Moogle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
McLauhglin cracks Moogle with a big right hand and Moogle goes down!
Moogle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moogle has his hands on McLauhglin's head, controlling the position.
Moogle being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moogle pulls McLauhglin in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moogle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McLauhglin tries to free his leg and advance position but Moogle is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McLauhglin looking to sit in guard and control but Moogle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moogle wants to stand but McLauhglin is controlling his posture from full guard.
McLauhglin pulls Moogle in close to his closed guard and prevents Moogle from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two 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.
Moogle content to stall in guard here.
Moogle looking to pass the guard.
Moogle trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moogle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moogle looks to land a left hand but McLauhglin moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moogle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moogle throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.
Moogle scoring well with a low kick there.
Moogle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moogle moves out of range as McLauhglin strikes.
A head kick misses from Moogle.
A combination from Moogle does no damage.
Moogle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moogle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Moogle lands a high kick!
Moogle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moogle throws a big counter combination but McLauhglin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Moogle counters with a series of strikes. McLauhglin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moogle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLauhglin momentarily.
McLauhglin misses the jab.
Moogle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab.
Moogle clinches up with McLauhglin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from McLauhglin.
A head punch on the inside from Moogle fails to land.
Moogle pushes McLauhglin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moogle gets through McLauhglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moogle manages to break the clinch.
Moogle is looking to slow McLauhglin down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Moogle is predictable there
and McLauhglin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Moogle tenderised McLauhglin's leg. McLauhglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but Moogle moved out of range nicely.
Moogle is looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Rude Moogle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McLauhglin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moogle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLauhglin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLauhglin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moogle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by McLauhglin.
Moogle checks a low kick from McLauhglin.
Moogle works the jab nicely.
McLauhglin cracks Moogle with an open hand slap.
McLauhglin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moogle.
McLauhglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moogle lunges at McLauhglin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLauhglin's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLauhglin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moogle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moogle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauhglin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moogle lands a nice looking body kick.
McLauhglin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moogle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Moogle ducked under it nicely.
McLauhglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moogle.
McLauhglin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moogle can pounce on him.
Rude Moogle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauhglin misses the target.
Moogle scores with the left hand. McLauhglin knows he should have avoided that one.
Moogle misses with a jab to the body
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauhglin drives through with a takedown into Moogle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moogle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Moogle tries to land a body kick
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLauhglin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moogle was well out of range. Poor timing from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moogle jabs McLauhglin right on the nose. McLauhglin blinks but takes it well.
McLauhglin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moogle.
Moogle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moogle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moogle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLauhglin.
Moogle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moogle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moogle lands a two punch combo.
Moogle misses with an uppercut. McLauhglin saw that one coming.
McLauhglin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moogle lands a head kick. McLauhglin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McLauhglin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLauhglin throws an overhand right that lands on Moogle's shoulder, as Moogle tries to avoid the shot.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLauhglin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLauhglin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moogle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLauhglin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Moogle.
McLauhglin misses with a right hand
and Moogle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rude Moogle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moogle throws a shot from downtown. McLauhglin moves away and avoids it.
Moogle lands with a hook. McLauhglin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moogle lands with a cross.
McLauhglin misses with a left hand
and McLauhglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moogle defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
McLauhglin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moogle throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moogle looks to land a combination but McLauhglin avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moogle works over McLauhglin's head and body with a nice combination.
McLauhglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Moogle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moogle.
McLauhglin missing with a left hand there. Moogle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moogle throws a push kick but McLauhglin slaps the foot to one side.
McLauhglin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moogle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLauhglin misses with a right hand
and Moogle counters with a two punch combo.
McLauhglin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moogle ducks under a wild hook from McLauhglin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moogle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Moogle ducked under it nicely.
McLauhglin takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rude Moogle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moogle 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rude Moogle!
Rude Moogle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eliitti Paavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paavo's entrance music is Brother Firetribe - Winner Takes It All. A fine choice. Tsuyoshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WHISPERED - HOLD THE SWORD kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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137 lbs
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145 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliitti Paavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi throws a series of punches but Paavo avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping left.
Paavo is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Tsuyoshi. Beautiful body shot.
Paavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuyoshi circles away.
Tsuyoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Eliitti Paavo has been cut.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tsuyoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paavo misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Paavo.
Paavo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Paavo counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Paavo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuyoshi throws the left hand but Paavo avoids the punch easily.
Tsuyoshi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Paavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Paavo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Paavo avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Paavo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Paavo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paavo is defending well for now.
Paavo pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paavo.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paavo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paavo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paavo pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paavo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paavo avoids it.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paavo jumps guard and drags Tsuyoshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paavo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Paavo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuyoshi defends it easily.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Paavo is working from the bottom.
Paavo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paavo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuyoshi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paavo is proving hard to escape from.
Paavo looking to control.
Paavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paavo, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuyoshi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paavo wants to sweep here but Tsuyoshi controlling him for the moment.
That's four 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.
Paavo looking for a guillotine here but Tsuyoshi defends easily.
Paavo has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Paavo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paavo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuyoshi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliitti Paavo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paavo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi digs a good hook to Paavo's body.
Paavo wants to clinch.
Paavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice body punch.
Paavo throws a body kick that misses.
Paavo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Paavo.
Nice shot lands for Paavo.
Tsuyoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo catches Tsuyoshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Paavo should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Paavo - just one landing.
Paavo connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paavo tries to bum rush Tsuyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavo walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Paavo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Paavo avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Eliitti Paavo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paavo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Paavo in his tracks for a moment.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Paavo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsuyoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Paavo controls the action.
Tsuyoshi working Paavo over with knees to the body.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
A short body shot lands from Paavo as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paavo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavo trying to control the position.
Paavo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuyoshi's guard.
Paavo slips nicely into half guard.
Paavo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paavo works his way into full mount!
Paavo controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paavo trying to control but Tsuyoshi is having none of it.
Eliitti Paavo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuyoshi tries to hold on but Paavo pushes him away.
Tsuyoshi is squirming around, avoiding Paavo's attempts to control the action.
Paavo wants to finish this one by submission but Tsuyoshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Paavo.
Paavo has hold of Tsuyoshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tsuyoshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paavo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuyoshi is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paavo avoids the attempt from Tsuyoshi to control.
Paavo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliitti Paavo!
After the fight, Eliitti Paavo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Man. Xiang Pao has chosen Enter The Palm as his entrance music. William Blake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Xiang Pao's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Xiang Pao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xiang Pao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Blake.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blake.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Blake.
Blake delivers a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Blake down.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake shoots in but Xiang Pao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xiang Pao tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake lands a glancing blow to the side of Xiang Pao's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Xiang Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard.
Xiang Pao has Blake pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xiang Pao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xiang Pao has escaped and now he's on top!
Blake managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake has a closed guard, preventing Xiang Pao from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake is in close to Xiang Pao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blake wants to control from the top but Xiang Pao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid body kick from Blake.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Blake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiang Pao can do to turn this around?
Blake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xiang Pao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Blake.
Xiang Pao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Xiang Pao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Blake.
Xiang Pao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blake.
Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is trying to control. Xiang Pao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiang Pao is controlling Blake's trapped leg to prevent Blake from advancing to side control.
Xiang Pao tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake 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.
Blake 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.
Blake is thwarting Xiang Pao's attempts to control the position.
Blake winds up and cracks Xiang Pao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao trying to control from the bottom.
Blake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xiang Pao defends it well.
Xiang Pao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao moves into full guard.
Xiang Pao trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiang Pao looking to control.
Blake is pushing down on Xiang Pao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xiang Pao is fighting to maintain full guard but Blake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xiang Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Blake'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.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake throws a hook but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Blake checks it
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xiang Pao!
Xiang Pao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xiang Pao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blake to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Blake looks to throw a body kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Blake wants to slow Xiang Pao down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake throws a push kick but Xiang Pao slaps the foot to one side.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
William Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao wants to clinch.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Xiang Pao fights it but they end up in guard.
Xiang Pao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blake is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao misses with some punches.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Xiang Pao.
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Blake moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Blake.
Blake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
Xiang Pao keeps trying to improve his position.
Blake working the head with strikes.
Blake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blake wants to control for a moment but Xiang Pao uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiang Pao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blake.
Blake misses with a head shot. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Xiang Pao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Xiang Pao.
Blake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bo Xiang Pao just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiang Pao off the cage and back into range.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Xiang Pao, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Xiang Pao against the cage but Xiang Pao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Blake misses.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Blake scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Xiang Pao is predictable there
and Blake counters with a single leg into guard. Xiang Pao didn't expect that.
Xiang Pao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake fails to land the takedown.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao shapes to counter with a head kick.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Blake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake misses with the combination.
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xiang Pao on the side of the head.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
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!
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blake.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake had his way with Bo Xiang Pao in that round.
The cut man is working on William Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Blake blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xiang Pao pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Blake with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiang Pao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses Xiang Pao's front leg but catches the back leg as Xiang Pao tries to avoid it.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
An inside leg kick lands from Blake.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiang Pao's calf.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Xiang Pao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Blake is rocked!
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Blake feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Blake cracks Xiang Pao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake lands a front kick.
Blake drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao 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.
Blake slips nicely into half guard.
Xiang Pao flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xiang Pao wants to get back to full guard.
Blake winds up and cracks Xiang Pao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao gets full guard.
Blake throws an elbow that misses. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blake's guard. Nice move by Xiang Pao!
Blake is trying to hold Xiang Pao in close to prevent damage but Xiang Pao has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Blake.
Well Blake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, William Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Damhuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf N Aaron R Bitches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). R Bitches is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Havana. Manolito Damhuis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolito Damhuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolf N Aaron R Bitches!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
R Bitches jabbing away but nothing is landing.
R Bitches misses with a straight right.
R Bitches avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Damhuis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from R Bitches. Damhuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damhuis drops down looking for a counter takedown but R Bitches sprawls and moves away.
R Bitches throws a front kick that sends Damhuis stumbling back into the cage.
Damhuis throws a big shot that misses.
R Bitches scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damhuis doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Damhuis misses.
R Bitches let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Damhuis defending well as R Bitches loads up on a big left hand.
Damhuis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
R Bitches wants to counter with a clinch but Damhuis pushes him away.
R Bitches throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damhuis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from R Bitches.
Damhuis lands an overhand right.
R Bitches throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damhuis ducks under a wild hook from R Bitches.
It looked like Damhuis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R Bitches moves out of range as Damhuis throws a body kick.
R Bitches on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
R Bitches throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damhuis blocks the body kick.
R Bitches misses with a wild body shot.
R Bitches fakes the leg kick and cracks Damhuis in the body.
R Bitches on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
R Bitches looks to score with a jab to the body but Damhuis is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Damhuis.
R Bitches misses with a looping right.
Damhuis swings widly with a right hand
and R Bitches makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
R Bitches jabs Damhuis right on the nose. Damhuis blinks but takes it well.
R Bitches takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts R Bitches, as that shot connected.
R Bitches throws a body kick that misses
and Damhuis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damhuis is looking to work some ground and pound but R Bitches has wrist control.
R Bitches has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis prevents R Bitches from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damhuis distracts R Bitches with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
R Bitches controlling Damhuis's posture.
Damhuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
R Bitches pulls Damhuis in close to prevent any damage.
R Bitches is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R Bitches is looking to stand up but Damhuis isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damhuis throws a lazy right hand but R Bitches sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damhuis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as R Bitches throws out the jab.
R Bitches throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
R Bitches has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
R Bitches moves out of range of the strikes.
R Bitches connects with a body shot that sends Damhuis's belly button to the back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for R Bitches.
R Bitches throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
R Bitches throws a leg kick that is checked
and Damhuis counters with a single leg into guard. R Bitches didn't expect that.
Damhuis is stalling in the full guard.
R Bitches pulls Damhuis in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of R Bitches the control monster continue. Boring.
Damhuis postures up in R Bitches's guard and throws a big left but R Bitches blocks it.
R Bitches is looking to stand up but Damhuis isn't so interested in that idea.
Damhuis landing with the ground and pound.
R Bitches wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Damhuis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Damhuis trying to control but R Bitches is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Damhuis'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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as R Bitches holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolf N Aaron R Bitches will probably get the nod.
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.
R Bitches moves out of range of the strikes.
Damhuis throws an overhand right that lands on R Bitches's shoulder, as R Bitches tries to avoid the shot.
Damhuis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
R Bitches will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
R Bitches's jab looks to have found its range, popping Damhuis under the eye.
Damhuis misses with a straight right.
R Bitches scores with a leg kick.
Wolf N Aaron R Bitches seems to be getting the better of the standup.
R Bitches just misses with a punch to the body.
R Bitches misses the body punch
and Damhuis counters with a stiff right hand.
R Bitches avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Damhuis catches R Bitches with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
R Bitches wants to slow Damhuis down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Damhuis. R Bitches does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damhuis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from R Bitches.
Damhuis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Damhuis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
R Bitches fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Damhuis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
R Bitches swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R Bitches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
R Bitches jabs at Damhuis's body.
R Bitches throws a jab but it's blocked by Damhuis.
A swing and a miss from R Bitches.
R Bitches ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
R Bitches was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot lands for Damhuis.
R Bitches tries to clinch but Damhuis moves out of range.
R Bitches connects with a body shot.
Damhuis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Damhuis tenderised R Bitches's leg. R Bitches is trying to keep his angry face on.
R Bitches throws an overhand right that lands on Damhuis's shoulder, as Damhuis tries to avoid the shot.
R Bitches scores with a punch to the head.
R Bitches throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
R Bitches connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damhuis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
R Bitches on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
R Bitches feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Damhuis's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Damhuis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
R Bitches cracks Damhuis with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from R Bitches.
Damhuis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt R Bitches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from R Bitches.
Damhuis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
R Bitches connects with a right hand. Damhuis shakes it off.
R Bitches fails in his attempt to clinch.
R Bitches steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damhuis.
Damhuis misses with a looping left.
Damhuis dips to his left and cracks R Bitches with an uppercut!
R Bitches cracks Damhuis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Damhuis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
R Bitches throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damhuis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
R Bitches tries to clinch up.
R Bitches wants to slow Damhuis down by chopping away at his legs.
R Bitches 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.
Wolf N Aaron R Bitches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R Bitches wants to clinch up but Damhuis keeps it at a distance.
Damhuis swings for the body but R Bitches moves out of range.
It seemed like R Bitches was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Damhuis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
R Bitches looks to throw a body kick
so Damhuis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
R Bitches is controlling Damhuis's posture.
R Bitches is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
R Bitches is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manolito Damhuis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
R Bitches keeping moving, preventing Damhuis from controlling successfully.
Damhuis stops R Bitches from standing up.
R Bitches seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
R Bitches not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R Bitches is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Damhuis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as R Bitches throws out the jab.
R Bitches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
R Bitches's corner calls for a 1-2. R Bitches obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from R Bitches.
A low kick from R Bitches misses
and Damhuis counters with a shoot takedown. R Bitches fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R Bitches wants to get back to his feet but Damhuis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
R Bitches is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
R Bitches pulls Damhuis in close to his closed guard and prevents Damhuis from doing any damage or advancing position.
R Bitches trying to keep a closed guard but Damhuis is proving a slippery customer.
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 Manolito Damhuis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Damhuis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between R Bitches's hands.
R Bitches ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damhuis moves away.
Damhuis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
R Bitches swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damhuis looks for the body kick but R Bitches saw that one coming.
Damhuis wants to land a leg kick but R Bitches is out of range.
R Bitches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
Damhuis is looking to counter punch.
Damhuis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but R Bitches manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Damhuis lands an impressive looking overhand right. R Bitches doesn't seem phased though.
Damhuis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from R Bitches.
R Bitches is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damhuis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
R Bitches catches Damhuis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Damhuis as he checks the leg kick.
Damhuis scores with a jab to the jaw.
R Bitches throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Damhuis on the side of the head.
R Bitches throws out a leg kick but Damhuis moves out of range and R Bitches only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damhuis moves out of range of the leg kick from R Bitches.
Damhuis tries to counter with a takedown but R Bitches is quick to defend against it.
Damhuis loads up on a big right hand but R Bitches slips the punch.
R Bitches throws a nice inside leg kick.
R Bitches misses with a body kick.
Damhuis drops down looking for a counter takedown but R Bitches sprawls and moves away.
R Bitches goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Damhuis misses with a hook.
R Bitches throws a push kick but Damhuis slaps the foot to one side.
R Bitches thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Damhuis if he has to take too many more of those.
Damhuis swats away the attempt to clinch by R Bitches.
R Bitches tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damhuis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damhuis takes one to the side of the head.
R Bitches tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damhuis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Damhuis shoots in but no luck this time.
R Bitches misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damhuis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and R Bitches counters with a nice uppercut.
R Bitches misses the shot to the body.
Damhuis throws a looping overhand right but R Bitches ducks down to avoid it.
Damhuis misses with a hook. R Bitches ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
R Bitches throws a low kick but Damhuis avoids it.
R Bitches will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Damhuis misses its target.
R Bitches will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Damhuis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
R Bitches thuds a left hand into Damhuis's body.
Damhuis throws an overhand right that lands on R Bitches's shoulder, as R Bitches tries to avoid the shot.
Damhuis avoids the body shot from R Bitches.
Damhuis misses with a takedown attempt - R Bitches sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
R Bitches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damhuis takes a swing at R Bitches's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis slips a straight right by R Bitches.
Damhuis loads up on a big right hand but R Bitches slips the punch.
Damhuis swats away the attempt to clinch by R Bitches.
Damhuis defending well as R Bitches loads up on a big left hand.
R Bitches misses with a straight right.
R Bitches tries to land a leg kick but Damhuis saw it coming and moves away.
Damhuis throws a looping overhand right but R Bitches ducks down to avoid it.
R Bitches on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Damhuis misses with a hook.
R Bitches connects with the punch.
R Bitches throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damhuis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damhuis avoids the head kick by R Bitches.
R Bitches throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Damhuis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Damhuis digs a good body shot into R Bitches's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R Bitches comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Damhuis swings for the body but R Bitches moves out of range.
R Bitches misses the jab.
Wolf N Aaron R Bitches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damhuis blocks a jab.
Damhuis moves out of range as R Bitches strikes.
R Bitches takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damhuis avoids the body shot from R Bitches.
R Bitches swings and misses with a hook to the body.
R Bitches buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
R Bitches throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for R Bitches.
R Bitches scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
R Bitches jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Damhuis.
Damhuis misses the shot to the body.
Damhuis feints and then cracks R Bitches's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow R Bitches down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf N Aaron R Bitches comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think R Bitches 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolf N Aaron R Bitches!
After winning the bout, Wolf N Aaron R Bitches thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Vontavious Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luatua's entrance music is Puff Daddy feat Jimmy Page - Come with me. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vontavious Payne's choice of entrance music: Hope. 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maurice Vontavious Payne!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vontavious Payne misses with a low kick.
Luatua is looking to score with low kicks.
Vontavious Payne scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne cracks Luatua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luatua.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Luatua misses with a leg kick
and Vontavious Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luatua rushes Vontavious Payne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vontavious Payne blocks an uppercut.
Vontavious Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Luatua.
Luatua 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.
Luatua lands a hook that snaps the head of Vontavious Payne backwards.
Luatua misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luatua digs a right hand into Vontavious Payne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vontavious Payne's gas tank.
Luatua prevents a body shot from Vontavious Payne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luatua misses with the head strike.
Vontavious Payne prevents a body shot from Luatua.
Vontavious Payne has Luatua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luatua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vontavious Payne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vontavious Payne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vontavious Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luatua lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vontavious Payne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Luatua.
Vontavious Payne works on Luatua's body with a couple of short punches.
Luatua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vontavious Payne avoids it.
Vontavious Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Luatua.
Luatua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vontavious Payne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vontavious Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Luatua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne tries to work over Luatua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vontavious Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vontavious Payne lands a nice uppercut.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vontavious Payne misses with the head strike.
Vontavious Payne avoids a wild elbow strike from Luatua.
Luatua can't find room to land a body shot as Vontavious Payne controls the action.
Luatua can't find room to land a body shot as Vontavious Payne controls the action.
Luatua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luatua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luatua.
Vontavious Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Vontavious Payne blocks a body shot from Luatua.
Luatua blocks a body shot from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vontavious Payne is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Luatua can't fight it off and eventually Vontavious Payne manages to take the fight to the floor. Luatua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luatua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vontavious Payne lands a couple of elbows.
Luatua seems keen to control Vontavious Payne's posture.
Vontavious Payne trying to control but Luatua is working from the bottom.
Vontavious Payne landing some decent shots from guard.
Vontavious Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four 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.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Luatua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vontavious Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luatua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vontavious Payne. That did some damage!
Vontavious Payne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luatua on the side of the head.
Vontavious Payne takes a swing at Luatua's ribcage but misses.
Vontavious Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luatua's sensitive parts.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook to the side of Luatua's head but Luatua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luatua is looking to clinch.
Luatua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vontavious Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Vontavious Payne 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Luatua.
Vontavious Payne looks for the body kick but Luatua saw that one coming.
Vontavious Payne misses with a leg kick
and Luatua counters with a good low kick that Vontavious Payne was not able to check.
Vontavious Payne throws a low kick, looking for Luatua's leg but Luatua calmly moves out of range.
Luatua wants to clinch
and Vontavious Payne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luatua throws a leg kick but Vontavious Payne checks it.
Vontavious Payne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luatua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne connects with a jab.
Maurice Vontavious Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luatua digs a good body shot into Vontavious Payne's ribs.
Luatua lands with a nice body punch.
Luatua lands a nice shot to the body.
Vontavious Payne is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Luatua.
Luatua lands with a hook. Vontavious Payne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luatua throws a leg kick which misses Vontavious Payne's front leg but catches the back leg as Vontavious Payne tries to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne checks a low kick from Luatua.
Vontavious Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Luatua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vontavious Payne misses with a straight right.
Luatua keeps Vontavious Payne at a distance using the push kick.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luatua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luatua cracks Vontavious Payne with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Luatua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vontavious Payne to stand back up!
Vontavious Payne is rocked!
It looks like Maurice Vontavious Payne has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luatua tries to clinch but Vontavious Payne is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne misses with a hook. Luatua ducked under it nicely.
Luatua feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vontavious Payne sprawling to the canvas! Vontavious Payne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Luatua finish him?!
Vontavious Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Luatua finish him?
Luatua has closed the distance and engaged Vontavious Payne in a clinch.
Vontavious Payne seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luatua.
Vontavious Payne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luatua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vontavious Payne prevents a body shot from Luatua.
Luatua can't find room to land a body shot as Vontavious Payne controls the action.
Luatua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luatua lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luatua.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luatua.
Luatua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vontavious Payne wants a takedown but no success here.
Vontavious Payne blocking some punches.
Vontavious Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Luatua lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Luatua as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Luatua - that landed with a thud.
Luatua tries to throw a body punch but Vontavious Payne avoids it by throwing Luatua back against the cage.
Luatua blocking some punches.
Luatua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luatua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vontavious Payne can do to turn this around?
A short right from Luatua.
Luatua drops Vontavious Payne onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vontavious Payne is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Luatua.
A short right from Luatua on the inside.
Luatua dips a shoulder and cracks Vontavious Payne with a mighty uppercut! Vontavious Payne falls back against the cage and Luatua unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vontavious Payne is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Luatua screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua retains his heavyweight title!
Robbie Luatua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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