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DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos comes to the cage accompanied by sujou meu pau foi de coco. Ter Harkel has chosen Conan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wilson Carlos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ter Harkel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlos swinging wildly here.
Carlos tries a low kick but Ter Harkel avoids it.
Carlos throws a head kick but Ter Harkel moves out of range.
Ter Harkel throws a sloppy head kick and Carlos moves out of range easily.
Ter Harkel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Ter Harkel avoids them all with ease.
Ter Harkel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlos defends it nicely.
Wilson Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Carlos. Those never looked like landing.
Carlos misses with a double jab.
Ter Harkel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carlos lands a left and a right that sends Ter Harkel crashing to the canvas! Carlos dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos controlling his opponent.
Carlos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ter Harkel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ter Harkel and Carlos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos stands up.
Ter Harkel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carlos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ter Harkel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carlos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ter Harkel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ter Harkel misses with a double jab.
Ter Harkel looks winded!
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown but Carlos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ter Harkel drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Carlos follows Ter Harkel to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Carlos!
Wilson Carlos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel was interviewed post fight and said 'Pech gehabt'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stylez (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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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crazy Frog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Stylez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stylez's waist but Stylez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frog off to one side.
A head kick misses from Stylez.
Stylez throws a nice looking combination but Frog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stylez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stylez as he avoids it easily.
Frog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frog is nestled in close to Stylez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stylez tries to roll over but Frog keeps him under control.
Stylez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frog.
Stylez pushes Frog off looking to stand but Frog dives back in and keeps control.
Frog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stylez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stylez tries to kick Frog off but Frog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frog working Stylez over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frog in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stylez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Frog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crazy Frog!
Crazy Frog thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Grishin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grishin comes into the arena with Danger blaring out of the sound system. Ray Rorden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Grishin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rorden!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rorden tries to clinch
and Grishin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grishin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grishin scores with a jab.
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray Rorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rorden wants to clinch.
Grishin lands with a straight right. Rorden didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grishin counters with a crisp one two that drops Rorden! Grishin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rorden to his feet! Rorden is in big trouble!
Rorden is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rorden throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grishin scores with a counter punch that sends Rorden to the canvas! Grishin smells blood - he's punishing Rorden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rorden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Grishin!
After winning the bout, Viktor Grishin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammed Castro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muhammed Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen rushes Castro and presses him up against the cage.
Castro is stalling here.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castro leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castro throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Castro gets caught napping as Allen dives in and scores a takedown. Castro manages to retain guard.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allen looking to pass the guard.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.
Castro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has Castro in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Castro working some strikes from top position.
Castro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Castro stacks Allen 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 Castro!
Castro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Allen manages to get back to half guard.
Allen is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro lands strikes from half guard.
Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Castro there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro prevents Allen from improving his position.
Castro trying to control from half guard but Allen is working away.
Allen actively working from the bottom here.
Allen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily.
Castro winds up and cracks Allen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castro is just content to waste time from the top position. Allen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Castro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Allen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Castro throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Allen.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Castro is looking to score with low kicks.
Castro scores with a decent looking hook.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro stalling.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhammed Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Castro lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Castro gets a clinch.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Castro on the inside.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castro.
Castro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
Allen is looking for a takedown.
Castro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Castro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Castro gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro is pressed up against the cage. Allen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castro down to the mat. Castro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Castro moves into the clinch.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Castro lands with a good body shot.
Muhammed Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Castro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Castro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Castro swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch.
Muhammed Castro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Allen.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castro working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castro.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castro after a bit of a struggle.
Allen lands a takedown into guard.
Castro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Allen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Castro, against the cage.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castro gets underhooks to prevent Allen's takedown attempt.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castro stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro throws an elbow but it misses.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Castro misses with a punch to the body.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allen wants a takedown.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castro lands an uppercut.
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Castro gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Castro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Castro looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barry Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raine Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with a few strikes there.
Clinton has managed to clinch.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Lovelair landing knees to the body.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Lovelair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lovelair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lovelair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovelair can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Lovelair on the inside.
Lovelair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Clinton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Lovelair 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Lovelair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lovelair missing with knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Lovelair.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Raine Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair missing with knees to the body.
Lovelair blocks the elbow strike.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Lovelair landing knees to the body.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lovelair.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clinton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lovelair fails to land.
Clinton wants to stall.
Lovelair being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
Lovelair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Lovelair leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clinton blocks a body shot from Lovelair.
Lovelair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinton slows down the pace here.
Clinton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lovelair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovelair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Knees to the body from Lovelair.
Clinton has Lovelair pushed against the cage.
Lovelair gets through Clinton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Lovelair scores a nice knee to the body.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Lovelair is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Clinton wants to stall.
Lovelair scores with a shoulder strike.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lovelair's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton managing to block the knees to the body from Lovelair.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Lovelair digs a right hand underneath Clinton's ribcage. Clinton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lovelair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
Lovelair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clinton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lovelair can turn it around.
Lovelair blocks the elbow strike.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clinton is rocked!
Lovelair using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Clinton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovelair landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lovelair using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
Lovelair lands a big knee! That's hurt Clinton! Oh, he's all over the place! Lovelair lands another knee that sends Clinton to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raine Lovelair!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Ragnarsson.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Brown jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Ragnarsson is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Ragnarsson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown 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.
Ragnarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ragnarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ragnarsson looks a forlorn figure.
Brown lands a big elbow.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Ragnarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ragnarsson hang on?
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Ragnarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown landing punches.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Brown throws some wild stikes that Ragnarsson manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Brown there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Maximus Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ragnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnarsson cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnarsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown postures up in Ragnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown works over Ragnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarsson blocks nicely.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarsson's brow.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarsson blocks nicely.
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nino Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown throws a strike but Ragnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Ragnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown is working Ragnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown postures up in Ragnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ragnarsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ragnarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Ragnarsson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown postures up in Ragnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Ragnarsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown throws a strike but Ragnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnarsson's guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown pushing down on Ragnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnarsson keeps working.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Ragnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ragnarsson.
Maximus Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brown working Ragnarsson over with strikes here.
Brown throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ragnarsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown scoring with strikes but Ragnarsson is staying in there.
The referee warns Ragnarsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown throws some wild stikes that Ragnarsson manages to avoid easily.
Ragnarsson is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Ragnarsson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
The referee warns Ragnarsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brown looking to ground and pound but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Brown landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Brown.
The cut above Maximus Ragnarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown throwing strikes here but Ragnarsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brown thowing shots but they're missing.
Brown is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ragnarsson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
A relieved looking Nino Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Walk Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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30
210 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dux.
Batista closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux stuns Batista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Dux throws a head kick but Batista moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Batista takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Dux.
Dux scores with a head kick.
Batista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux lands a body shot.
Dux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batista has time to react.
Dux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batista back to the cage. Dux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dux lands a two punch combo.
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Batista tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Batista back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Batista is rocked!
Dux feints a jab and as Batista dips his head, Dux unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Batista right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Batista falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dux smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Army's choice of entrance music: Vagina Coastguard. This should be a great matchup!
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32
208 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Army throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bryant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Army finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Nice shot by Army.
A shot to the liver by Army. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) in the buildup to the fight.
Army tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Bryant tries a low kick but Army avoids it.
Army getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Army scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Army.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Army's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Bryant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Army changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Army.
Army checks a low kick from Bryant.
Army uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
A countering left hand to the body from Army misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryant.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Army moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bryant.
Army lands with a shot to the body.
Army cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Army throws a shot to the body.
Army looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bryant.
Army tries to bench press Bryant off him but Bryant keeps the position.
Bryant tries for a kimura but Army is defending well.
Bryant wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
Army can't do much from the bottom here.
Bryant tries for a kimura but Army is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant trying to control the position but Army is working away.
An elbow from Bryant crashes against the mat.
Bryant advances to mount.
Bryant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Army is on top in guard.
Army is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Army defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army passes Bryant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Army stalling.
Bryant trying to hold on to Army's head to control him but Army postures up.
Army wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working.
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Army's corner calls for a 1-2. Army obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Army has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bryant.
Army is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryant rather than just go for the knockout.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Army as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant looks to land a body kick but Army moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Army darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Army needs to keep his hands up - Bryant had a free shot at his head there.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Army scores with a body shot.
Army darts in and clinches Bryant up against the cage.
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!
A shot in the inside from Army.
Army lands a damaging elbow.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Army tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Army throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Army clinches with his opponent.
Army dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Army blocking some punches.
Army lands a shoulder strike.
Army softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant effectively controlling the action here.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Army misses with some punches.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Army.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Army lands with a right to the head.
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!
Army pushes Bryant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dick Army seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Army on the inside.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army is pushing Bryant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bryant looking to stall.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Bryant lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
Army cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Army tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Army controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
Army lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Army controls the action.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Army.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army is working Bryant over against the cage.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Bryant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Bryant looking to stall.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Army misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Army.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Army lands an elbow that stopped Bryant in his tracks for a moment.
Bryant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Army or not.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Army as the two fighters clinch.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Army was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Army drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
Army tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Army is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Army lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army lands a right hand.
Army scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Army controls the action.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
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!
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
Army tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army lands with a light punch inside.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Bryant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
Bryant presses Army against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Army has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the cage.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Army misses with the head strike.
Army pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bryant lands a takedown into guard.
Bryant passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant is thwarting Army's attempts to control the position.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Army is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Bryant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Army is just riding it out for now. Bryant eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Army defends it well.
Dick Army is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Army has managed to free his arm - good work.
Army trying to control but Bryant postures up.
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.
Bryant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Army tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg.
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but Army defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Army's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Army.
I've got Army winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!
A relieved looking Dick Army thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapu Lapu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
212 lbs
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205 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lapu Lapu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu throws a low kick, looking for Bangsit's leg but Bangsit calmly moves out of range.
Bangsit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bangsit looks for a takedown but Lapu sprawls well.
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lapu defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Lapu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lapu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bangsit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapu throws a head kick that half lands.
Bangsit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bangsit. That did some damage!
Lapu misses with a looping right.
Bangsit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lapu sprawls and moves away.
Lapu throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapu misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lapu Lapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lapu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangsit is just out of range.
No luck for Bangsit with that takedown attempt.
Lapu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lapu.
A good leg kick by Lapu.
Bangsit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lapu pinned against the cage. Lapu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu lands a leg kick that knocks Bangsit off balance momentarily.
Lapu misses with a body kick.
Lapu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangsit slips under a jab from Lapu.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lapu 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 Bangsit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bangsit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Lapu is quick to defend against it.
Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangsit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bangsit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lapu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu misses with a leg kick
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lapu is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Lapu won't allow Bangsit to pass to mount.
Bangsit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lapu sees it coming and defends easily.
Bangsit prevents Lapu from standing back up.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Lapu defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bangsit is looking to pass Lapu's guard but actually Lapu recovers to full guard.
Bangsit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapu is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
That's time! Bangsit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lapu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lapu tries to land a front kick but Bangsit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lapu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapu looks to land a body kick but Bangsit moved away.
Bangsit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bangsit backing away here, and Lapu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Bangsit with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but Lapu shows good takedown defense.
Lapu flicks out a counter leg kick but Bangsit steps away.
Bangsit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lapu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bangsit scrambles back to his feet.
Lapu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangsit.
Lapu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangsit.
Lapu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangsit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lapu throws a leg kick but Bangsit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lapu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bangsit scoring with some ground and pound.
Bangsit drops back looking for a leg! Lapu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lapu manages to kick Bangsit off! Bangsit jumps back into Lapu's guard.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bangsit is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lapu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Lapu.
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lapu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bangsit tries to pull guard but Lapu won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bangsit has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lapu regains guard immediately.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bangsit drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bangsit seems to have locked his on tight now - Lapu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bangsit, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andy Bangsit!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandayu Momochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandayu Momochi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
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194 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Momochi checks it well.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Momochi with a poor takedown
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momochi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haack under the eye.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Momochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.
Haack thumps Momochi with a low kick.
Momochi scores with a nice right hand.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Haack lands.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momochi moves away.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Momochi .
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack misses with a double jab.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Momochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Momochi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack throws a leg kick but Momochi moved away.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Momochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Momochi .
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Momochi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haack sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi working away.
Haack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack wants to control but Momochi postures up.
Haack is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haack, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momochi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Momochi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack 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.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Momochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .
Haack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Momochi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Momochi 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.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Momochi trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Momochi won't allow Haack to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi content to stall in guard here.
Haack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.
Momochi is looking to improve his position.
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack is trying to control. Momochi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi has a hand on Haack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Momochi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Momochi is looking to escape.
Momochi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack tries to push Momochi 's head away but Momochi is holding on tight.
Momochi tries to hold on but Haack postures up.
Momochi is working to get back to half guard.
Haack content just to control the position here.
Momochi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack is looking to take a break and control but Momochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack moves into full mount! Momochi won't be happy about that!
Momochi is desperately trying to improve his position but Haack has a good base and remains in mount.
Haack looking to control but Momochi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momochi wants to control but Haack is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momochi is trying desperately to improve position.
Momochi wants to hold on but Haack pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haack is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Haack circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haack but Haack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Momochi gets a takedown into half guard.
Momochi is trying to control. Haack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi prevents Haack from standing back up.
Haack is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haack avoid being mounted?
Momochi is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haack has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi 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.
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haack pulls Momochi in close to prevent any damage.
Haack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Momochi .
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.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack wants to sweep here but Momochi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Momochi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Momochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Haack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Momochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Momochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Momochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack connects with a right hand. Momochi shakes it off.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack throws out a powerful jab.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi lunges at Haack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haack's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Momochi saw it coming and moves away.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haack defends it well.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi works the jab nicely.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momochi can do to turn this around?
Momochi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Momochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Momochi scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haack wants it to stay on the feet.
Momochi 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Momochi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Momochi .
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack clearly takes that round.
That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack leaves Momochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Momochi thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Momochi .
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haack to the mat! Haack manages to get full guard.
Haack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Haack pushes down on Momochi 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Momochi is not content to let Haack control the position.
Haack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack wants to pass the guard but Momochi is defending well.
Haack controlling the pace.
Haack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haack controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haack continues to stall.
Haack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Momochi wants to improve his position but Haack is controlling well.
Haack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momochi keeps working.
Haack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Momochi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Momochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack misses with a straight left.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haack takes one to the chin there.
Momochi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
Momochi works over Haack with some ground and pound from guard.
Momochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack had his way with Sandayu Momochi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Momochi down.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Momochi .
Haack tries to land a front kick but Momochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Momochi connects with a right hand. Haack shakes it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haack - that will leave a mark!
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
That kick from Haack tenderised Momochi 's leg. Momochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi avoids the body shot from Haack.
Momochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Momochi .
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Momochi .
Nice sprawl there from Haack as Momochi shoots in.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Momochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Haack.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Momochi avoided it.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Momochi drops his hands momentarily and Haack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .
As Momochi backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haack as he jumps to the side.
Momochi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Momochi misses with a straight left.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Haack swings for the body but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haack!
Momochi looks for a takedown but Haack sprawls well.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Haack.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haack on the side of the head.
Haack works the jab nicely.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi cracks Haack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Momochi there.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Momochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haack defends it nicely.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Momochi 's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haack jabs at Momochi 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momochi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Momochi tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Momochi throws out the jab.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Good standup being displayed there by Momochi as he connects with a hook.
Momochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haack's waist but Haack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momochi off to one side.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Momochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandayu Momochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!
Andre Haack retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Andre Haack 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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