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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 1726 p4p, 222 weight class) and Micky Scouser (ranked 1575 p4p, 199 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Huey Lewis and The News - Hip To Be Square. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Scouser!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
Scouser connects with a body shot that sends Bateman's belly button to the back.
Bateman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Bateman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scouser.
Scouser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scouser throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
It looked like Bateman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scouser.
Scouser connects with a body shot.
Scouser lands a big head kick that sends Bateman tumbling to the mat! Scouser takes a step backwards and waves Bateman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bateman is rocked!
It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
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!
Scouser moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick from Scouser.
Scouser circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bateman tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Scouser wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micky Scouser!
Micky Scouser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco dAnconia (ranked 729 p4p, 82 weight class) and William King (ranked 817 p4p, 95 weight class). dAnconia comes to the cage accompanied by Revolution. King has chosen Summer Sixteen By: Drake as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Francisco dAnconia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a hook but dAnconia blocks it.
dAnconia misses with a body shot.
dAnconia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King misses with a low kick.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract dAnconia.
dAnconia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from King finds it's way through dAnconia's defenses.
dAnconia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King misses with a head kick.
dAnconia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King feints and then cracks dAnconia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow dAnconia down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
We've been hearing reports that dAnconia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. dAnconia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
dAnconia takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and dAnconia counters with a stiff right hand.
dAnconia connects with a nice looking jab.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
dAnconia wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
King lands with a good body shot.
dAnconia throws a hook but King blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King misses with a low kick.
dAnconia attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
dAnconia scores with a decent looking hook.
dAnconia throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by dAnconia.
dAnconia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
dAnconia misses with a body shot.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from dAnconia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a looping overhand right but dAnconia ducks down to avoid it.
dAnconia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
William King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
dAnconia throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and dAnconia only half commits.
King is looking to land body kicks.
dAnconia ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King moves away from the strike by dAnconia.
dAnconia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
dAnconia misses with a low kick.
King is looking to slow dAnconia down with leg kicks.
dAnconia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
dAnconia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
dAnconia with a jab.
King throws a leg kick but dAnconia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
dAnconia misses with an uppercut.
dAnconia throws a right and a left that both miss.
dAnconia misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for dAnconia.
King misses with a body kick.
dAnconia scores with a nice strike.
That kick from King tenderised dAnconia's leg. dAnconia is trying to keep his angry face on.
dAnconia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
dAnconia attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
dAnconia tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King lands with a cross.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but dAnconia was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dAnconia avoids the head kick by King.
dAnconia shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King stuffs the takedown.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent dAnconia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King lands with a hook. dAnconia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia feints and as King raises his hands in defense, dAnconia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
dAnconia looking to pass the guard.
dAnconia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is pulling down on dAnconia's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dAnconia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
dAnconia shoots in but no luck this time.
dAnconia motions for King to come forward. dAnconia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
dAnconia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King scores with a nice body kick.
dAnconia fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by dAnconia there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dAnconia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
dAnconia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King throws a hook but dAnconia avoids it easily.
dAnconia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
dAnconia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a chopping leg kick but dAnconia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King throws the left hand but dAnconia avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia blocks a leg kick.
dAnconia is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
dAnconia misses with a looping left.
Jab by King.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and dAnconia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by dAnconia.
King misses with a hook. dAnconia ducked under it nicely.
dAnconia attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
dAnconia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King defending well as dAnconia loads up on a big left hand.
King swings for the body but dAnconia moves out of range.
dAnconia lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
dAnconia drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
William King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
dAnconia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
dAnconia scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck dAnconia on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia takes a jab right on the kisser.
King cracks dAnconia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King slips a straight right by dAnconia.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
dAnconia swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
dAnconia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
dAnconia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for dAnconia on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco dAnconia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from dAnconia.
King with a hook.
King scores with a body shot.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of dAnconia's head.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
dAnconia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
dAnconia misses with a hook.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. dAnconia should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick
and dAnconia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by dAnconia.
dAnconia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King pulls dAnconia in close to prevent any damage.
King is trying to control the position but dAnconia postures up.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
dAnconia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
dAnconia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
dAnconia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
dAnconia working King over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
dAnconia looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
dAnconia throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
dAnconia looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
dAnconia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dAnconia off to one side.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
dAnconia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
dAnconia avoids the body shot from King.
dAnconia drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
dAnconia cracks King with a good jab.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
dAnconia avoids a kick to the body.
dAnconia drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and dAnconia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
dAnconia shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King avoids the body shot from dAnconia.
A head kick misses from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King lands a nice hook to dAnconia's body. dAnconia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for dAnconia on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco dAnconia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks dAnconia in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
dAnconia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King looks to throw the jab but dAnconia is out of range.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King throws a lazy right hand but dAnconia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King staying out of range there.
dAnconia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
dAnconia ducks under a wild hook from King.
dAnconia ducks right into an uppercut from King.
dAnconia misses the shot to the body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francisco dAnconia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King needs to keep his hands up - dAnconia had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for King.
dAnconia lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
dAnconia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
dAnconia looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
dAnconia misses with an uppercut.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
dAnconia misses with a wild body shot.
dAnconia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King thuds a left hand into dAnconia's body.
King defending well as dAnconia loads up on a big left hand.
dAnconia scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
dAnconia throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. King catches dAnconia right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from dAnconia.
King lands with an overhand left.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for dAnconia.
dAnconia lands a jab to King's midsection.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
dAnconia shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
dAnconia is rocked!
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
dAnconia misses with a head kick.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
dAnconia takes one on the button.
William King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh dAnconia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King lands a leg kick that knocks dAnconia off balance momentarily.
dAnconia seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow dAnconia down.
A telegraphed right hand from dAnconia misses the target.
dAnconia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
William King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William King!
William King decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Francisco dAnconia had this to say: 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Kermit (ranked 447 p4p, 70 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 594 p4p, 88 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Constantine Kermit has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Constantine Kermit seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class 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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Constantine Kermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tong Po !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermit throws a jab but it's blocked by Po .
Kermit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Constantine Kermit has been cut.
Kermit keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Kermit.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Po is able to avoid easily.
Po throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kermit counters with a left to the body.
Kermit slips a jab and a cross from Po .
Kermit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kermit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Po darts in trying to clinch
and Kermit counters with a solid body kick.
Po looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit cracks Po with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kermit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Po to stand back up!
Po is rocked!
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermit throws an overhand right that has Po reeling! Kermit follows up with more punches and Po is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Constantine Kermit!
A relieved looking Constantine Kermit 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 Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 384 p4p, 60 weight class) and Ras Li Judah (ranked 430 p4p, 65 weight class). Judah has chosen Limb By Limb as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ras Li Judah!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Chatzikomninos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judah takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
Chatzikomninos moves into range and clinches up with Judah.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Chatzikomninos controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Chatzikomninos back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos misses with a body punch.
Judah is trying to break the clinch but Chatzikomninos is controlling him.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Chatzikomninos controls the action.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chatzikomninos has Judah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Judah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Judah avoids a wild elbow strike from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
Nice body punch from Judah - that landed with a thud.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos blocks a body shot from Judah.
Chatzikomninos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Chatzikomninos as the two fighters clinch.
Judah lands an uppercut.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chatzikomninos's elbow.
Chatzikomninos prevents a body shot from Judah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Chatzikomninos avoids a wild elbow strike from Judah.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Judah blocking some punches.
Judah misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Judah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chatzikomninos swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Chatzikomninos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chatzikomninos scores with a shot to the side of Judah's head.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chatzikomninos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos digs a right hand into Judah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Judah's gas tank.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judah's defenses.
Judah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Judah takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Chatzikomninos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chatzikomninos throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Chatzikomninos blocking some punches.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Judah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chatzikomninos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Judah tries to work over Chatzikomninos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah lands with a short shot to the head.
Judah avoids the elbow strike from Chatzikomninos, against the cage.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah lands a left hand.
Chatzikomninos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos dodges an elbow strike from Judah.
Chatzikomninos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Judah on the inside.
Judah is working Chatzikomninos over against the cage.
Chatzikomninos blocks the elbow strike.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah prevents a body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah tries to work over Chatzikomninos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah works on Chatzikomninos's body with a couple of short punches.
Judah blocks the elbow strike.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Chatzikomninos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
A short left from Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ras Li Judah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Judah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chatzikomninos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judah scrambles back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah tries to land a front kick but Chatzikomninos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chatzikomninos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Chatzikomninos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah blocks a head kick by Chatzikomninos.
Judah sends Chatzikomninos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Judah is motioning to the referee to let Chatzikomninos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chatzikomninos is rocked!
It looks like Alexei Chatzikomninos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatzikomninos gets a clinch.
Oh Chatzikomninos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chatzikomninos lands an elbow that stopped Judah in his tracks for a moment.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chatzikomninos seems to have got his legs back now.
Chatzikomninos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chatzikomninos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ras Li Judah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Chatzikomninos.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chatzikomninos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chatzikomninos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Judah.
Judah lands a body punch.
Judah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chatzikomninos prevents a body shot from Judah.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah avoids the elbow strike from Chatzikomninos, against the cage.
Judah lands a right hand.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch to the body.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah is working Chatzikomninos over against the cage.
Judah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chatzikomninos avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judah presses Chatzikomninos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Judah blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judah's defenses.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chatzikomninos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah is leaning against Chatzikomninos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos misses with some punches.
Judah prevents a body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Judah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Judah works on Chatzikomninos's body with a couple of short punches.
Chatzikomninos misses with a body punch.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chatzikomninoss head.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chatzikomninos misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah scores with a shot to the side of Chatzikomninos's head.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Judah.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chatzikomninos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah stalls.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but it misses.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but it misses.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Judah.
Judah is leaning against Chatzikomninos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chatzikomninos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Li Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Judah looks to throw the jab but Chatzikomninos is out of range.
Chatzikomninos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a low kick, right behind Chatzikomninos 's knee.
Chatzikomninos darts in and clinches Judah up against the cage.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Chatzikomninos controls the action.
Judah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chatzikomninos blocking some punches.
Judah jerks Chatzikomninos's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Chatzikomninos drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Judah goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Judah because Chatzikomninos was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ras Li Judah!
Ras Li Judah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sammich (ranked 308 p4p, 37 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 414 p4p, 48 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Sammich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammich slips a jab and a cross from Pelle.
Pelle works the jab nicely.
Sammich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelle.
A head kick from Sammich lands but Pelle takes it in his stride.
Sammich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Pelle as he connects with a hook.
Pelle looks to throw the jab but Sammich is out of range.
Sammich misses with a wild combination.
Sammich throws a good cross that connects.
Sammich throws a leg kick
and Pelle counters with a nice right hand that sends Sammich toppling to the canvas! Sammich scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pelle finish him?!
Sammich is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pelle.
Oh Sammich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pelle checks a leg kick.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Sammich seems to have got his legs back now.
Pelle plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Sammich to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Sammich just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amis Pelle!
As Amis Pelle got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: HAHAHA he and his manager suck. but dont feel bad, i am the crusher of skulls and spirits! i cannot be defeated!'.
Sammy Sammich spoke after the fight, saying ' '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 147 p4p, 19 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 220 p4p, 25 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
39 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Yamamoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoshino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto lands a head shot.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Yamamoto catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoshino defends it well.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoshino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Hoshino. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoshino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Yamamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hoshino slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Yamamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoshino rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Hoshino seems unphased.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Yamamoto cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoshino to the mat! Hoshino manages to get full guard.
Hoshino pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Yamamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoshino pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoshino is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino pushes down on Yamamoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamamoto is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamamoto walks into a left hand.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto jabs Hoshino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Hoshino lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamamoto with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Yamamoto feints the counter takedown.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoshino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamamoto is trying to ground and pound but Hoshino uses the momentary lack of control by Yamamoto to regain half guard.
Yamamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yamamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks to land a strike but Hoshino avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yamamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Hoshino blocks nicely.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto distracts Hoshino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yamamoto trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoshino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamamoto controls the pace.
Hoshino can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamamoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yamamoto misses with a head shot. Hoshino uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoshino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Yamamoto postures up in Hoshino's guard and throws a big left but Hoshino blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoshino wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Hoshino.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
In his post fight interview, Kotetsu Yamamoto gave a big smile as he said 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 208 p4p, 22 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 567 p4p, 61 weight class). Skrumbellos comes to the cage accompanied by CANT BE TOUCHED!!!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbellos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naga-Wing has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skrumbellos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Naga-Wing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Naga-Wing throws a big elbow that misses.
Naga-Wing throws a big elbow that misses.
Skrumbellos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Naga-Wing is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrumbellos has wrist control.
Skrumbellos wants to get back to his feet but Naga-Wing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naga-Wing is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrumbellos has wrist control.
Skrumbellos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naga-Wing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naga-Wing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrumbellos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naga-Wing throwing strikes but missing.
Naga-Wing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naga-Wing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naga-Wing is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrumbellos has wrist control.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Skrumbellos keeps moving.
Naga-Wing connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Naga-Wing with a nice head shot there.
Naga-Wing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naga-Wing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naga-Wing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naga-Wing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skrumbellos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Naga-Wing, into his guard.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle but Skrumbellos pushes his legs off easily.
Skrumbellos is looking to stand up but Naga-Wing won't let him.
Skrumbellos preventing the sweep.
Naga-Wing has a closed guard, preventing Skrumbellos from standing up.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naga-Wing is on top in guard.
Naga-Wing connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga-Wing lands a couple of elbows.
Skrumbellos wants to stand and escape but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Skrumbellos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naga-Wing distracts Skrumbellos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skrumbellos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naga-Wing slips nicely into half guard.
Naga-Wing lands strikes from half guard.
Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naga-Wing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Skrumbellos is a slippery customer.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naga-Wing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naga-Wing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naga-Wing is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Naga-Wing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Skrumbellos 's cut.
That's time! Skrumbellos 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A clash of legs there as Naga-Wing blocks the low kick.
Naga-Wing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Naga-Wing checks a leg kick nicely.
Skrumbellos checks a low kick from Naga-Wing.
Skrumbellos delivers a nice body kick.
Naga-Wing throws a hook to the side of Skrumbellos 's head but Skrumbellos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrumbellos misses the target.
Naga-Wing feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skrumbellos s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naga-Wing misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Skrumbellos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Naga-Wing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skrumbellos throws a front kick aimed at Naga-Wing's knee but Naga-Wing avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ren Naga-Wing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naga-Wing takes a swing at Skrumbellos 's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbellos misses the shot to the body.
Naga-Wing walks into a stiff left hand from Skrumbellos .
It looks like Ren Naga-Wing has been cut.
Naga-Wing walks into a stiff left hand from Skrumbellos .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skrumbellos 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 Naga-Wing has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Naga-Wing and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naga-Wing.
Skrumbellos 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Naga-Wing connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skrumbellos scrambles back to his feet.
Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Skrumbellos avoids the head kick by Naga-Wing.
Good exchange - Naga-Wing coming out on top.
Devin Skrumbellos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Naga-Wing.
Skrumbellos moves out of range as Naga-Wing strikes.
Skrumbellos connects with a nice looking jab.
Naga-Wing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos cracks Naga-Wing with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skrumbellos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbellos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbellos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naga-Wing cracks a nice hook into Skrumbellos 's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbellos lands a lovely overhand right.
Skrumbellos drives through and clinches with Naga-Wing against the cage.
Skrumbellos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Skrumbellos .
Naga-Wing is breathing heavily.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Naga-Wing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbellos throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Skrumbellos .
Naga-Wing takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Ren Naga-Wing's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Naga-Wing.
Skrumbellos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naga-Wing wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naga-Wing is trying to pull guard but Skrumbellos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skrumbellos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Skrumbellos 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Naga-Wing throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naga-Wing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skrumbellos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbellos drops Naga-Wing onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Naga-Wing is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Naga-Wing is rocked!
Devin Skrumbellos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skrumbellos lands a hook that snaps the head of Naga-Wing backwards.
Naga-Wing is still on wobbly legs! Can Skrumbellos finish him?
The cut above Ren Naga-Wing's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Naga-Wing pressed against the cage. Skrumbellos frees himself up and cracks Naga-Wing with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Naga-Wing crumples to the floor, out cold! Skrumbellos jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Skrumbellos !
A victorious Devin Skrumbellos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 648 p4p, 72 weight class) and Samson Wade (ranked 216 p4p, 24 weight class). Blaylock comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Blaylock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade throws a body punch but Blaylock moves out of range.
Wade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaylock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaylock jabs Wade right on the nose. Wade blinks but takes it well.
Wade lands a head kick that stumbles Blaylock and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaylock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaylock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wade content to stall in guard here.
Blaylock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wade.
Blaylock looking to control.
Wade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaylock 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throwing strikes but missing.
Wade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blaylock looking to control.
Wade postures up in Blaylock's guard and throws a big left but Blaylock blocks it.
Wade throws an elbow that misses. Blaylock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wade's guard. Nice move by Blaylock!
Wade trying to strike off his back.
Wade is trying to control the position but Blaylock postures up.
Wade is striking from the bottom but Blaylock uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wade keeping control of the position.
Wade throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wade is trying to get back to full guard.
Wade trying to control here.
Wade wants to improve his position but Blaylock is controlling well.
Blaylock is looking to advance position but Wade won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blaylock is working away from the top position though.
Blaylock prevents Wade from improving his position.
Wade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Blaylock moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Blaylock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaylock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade lands with an overhand left.
Samson Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade cracks Blaylock with an open hand slap.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade drops Blaylock with a big left hand and mounts him. Blaylock is in big trouble!
Blaylock is rocked!
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!
Oooh a big shot lands for Wade! Blaylock is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samson Wade!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Samson Wade made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Maximus (ranked 101 p4p, 11 weight class) and Beast Putin (ranked 247 p4p, 28 weight class). Beast Putin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus lands a jab.
Maximus misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Maximus swings widly with a right hand
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Putin.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Putin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximus's waist but Maximus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
Maximus lands with a right hand.
Maximus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Putin wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Putin trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus moves out of range as Putin strikes.
A solid body kick from Putin.
A lazy left from Maximus finds it's target.
Maximus lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
Putin throws a leg kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin lands an overhand right.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin scores with a shot to the body.
Putin misses with a straight left.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Putin.
Putin shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.
Maximus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Putin takes a step back to recover.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus there.
Putin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Putin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Putin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus with a nice cross.
Putin slips a straight right by Maximus.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maximus throws out a powerful jab.
Putin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Putin throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Putin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Maximus misses.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Putin counters with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus as he connects with a hook.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Maximus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Putin slips under a jab from Maximus.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin lands a jab.
Putin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Putin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well.
Putin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maximus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Putin's guard! Nice work there by Maximus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Putin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus with the ground and pound but Putin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Putin has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at LOD Gym of the Gods inform us that Putin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Maximus throws a big right hand that misses.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Putin has wrist control.
Putin has momentary wrist control but Maximus slips an elbow through the middle.
Putin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Putin has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Putin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maximus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putin defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Putin is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maximus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
Putin is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maximus thows a body kick. Putin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Putin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Putin takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Maximus.
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin slips under a jab from Maximus.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus scores with a nice body kick.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Maximus misses with a hook
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maximus waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Putin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Putin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Putin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Putin is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Putin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 16 p4p, 3 weight class) and Lucas Bane (ranked 65 p4p, 8 weight class). Lucas Bane has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Bane!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Bane settles back down.
Bane lands with an overhand left.
Bane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bane shoots in and gets a takedown into Perkele's guard.
Bane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perkele is working an open guard so Bane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Bane cracks the inside of Perkele's front leg.
Bane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucas Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bane scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
Bane throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Perkele defending well as Bane loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Perkele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bane.
Bane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bane tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Bane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perkele counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bane to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Perkele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele retains his heavyweight title!
Itse Perkele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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