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GAMMA#705 Springs v Malenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 997 p4p, 107 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 1111 p4p, 117 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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149 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuyoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination. Kissell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Kissell throws a body kick that misses.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross.
Kissell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kissell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissell.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Kissell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Kissell.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Kissell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Kissell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but Kissell blocks it.
Kissell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kissell has Tsuyoshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kissell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tsuyoshi tumbling to the mat - Kissell dives into Tsuyoshi's guard.
Tsuyoshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuyoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kissell gets full guard.
Tsuyoshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kissell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Kissell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tsuyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Kissell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuyoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
Tsuyoshi is pulling down on Kissell's head to control his posture.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell won't allow Tsuyoshi to sweep him here.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kissell working some strikes from top position.
Kissell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuyoshi keeps working.
Kissell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tsuyoshi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kissell's guard! Nice work there by Tsuyoshi!
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kissell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kissell is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi connects with the punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kissell lands an elbow inside.
Kissell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Kissell's ribcage.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Kissell wants a takedown.
Kissell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Kissell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuyoshi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kissell tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Kissell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kissell is looking for a takedown.
Kissell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsuyoshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kissell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lyman Kissell has been cut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Kissell.
Kissell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kissell has clasped his hands together around Tsuyoshi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kissell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kissell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Tsuyoshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kissell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tsuyoshi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kissell controlling the action here.
Tsuyoshi trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up.
Kissell is working for a submission of some sort.
Kissell trying to advance position but Tsuyoshi counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Kissell chips away with some ground and pound.
Kissell forces his way into half guard.
Tsuyoshi is not content to let Kissell control the position.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Tsuyoshi is working away.
Kissell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyman Kissell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Kissell.
Kissell ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissell throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Kissell fails to land the takedown.
Kissell missing with a left hand there. Tsuyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi throws a fast counter high kick but Kissell manages to duck under it in time.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Kissell.
Kissell blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Kissell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Kissell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kissell moves out of range of the strikes.
Kissell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissell throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kissell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissell takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi gets through Kissell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kissell's brow.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kissell avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Kissell blocks it.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell lands a left hand.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kissell avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi letting Kissell take a breather here.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kissell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tsuyoshi can't fight it off and eventually Kissell manages to take the fight to the floor. Tsuyoshi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsuyoshi has momentary wrist control but Kissell slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuyoshi pulls Kissell in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kissell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kissell has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there.
Tsuyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kissell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuyoshi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuyoshi is keeping the position for now.
Tsuyoshi keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuyoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kissell stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kissell throws a strike but Tsuyoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fujiwara Tsuyoshi.
I've got Tsuyoshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Haze (ranked 433 p4p, 52 weight class) and Sam Quint (ranked 523 p4p, 61 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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147 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Quint!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quint.
Haze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quint counters with a left to the body.
Haze staying out of range there.
It looked like Haze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quint throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Haze dives in for a single leg takedown but Quint sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quint flicks out a counter leg kick but Haze steps away.
Quint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
It seemed like Quint was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze jabs Quint right on the nose. Quint blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Haze.
A leg kick checked by Haze.
Quint lands with a cross.
Haze misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quint. That did some damage!
Quint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
A head kick by Haze misses
and Quint counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
Haze misses with a head kick.
Haze punishes Quint's body with a nice straight punch.
Quint lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quint throws out a powerful jab.
Haze misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Quint was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quint's head.
Sam Quint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Haze coming out on top.
Haze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haze lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quint wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Quint blocks nicely.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quint working a defensive guard here.
Quint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quint has control of Haze's left arm, preventing Haze from doing any damage.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Haze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quint's head.
Quint keeping full guard, as Haze tries to pass.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haze throws an elbow that misses. Quint uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haze's guard. Nice move by Quint!
Haze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quint slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quint is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Quint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Haze dominated that round.
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.
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Quint was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze throws the kick towards the body but Quint avoids it.
Haze misses with a kick to the body
and Quint counters with a leg kick.
Haze jabs Quint right on the nose. Quint blinks but takes it well.
Haze lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Haze misses.
Quint misses with a looping left.
Quint misses with an uppercut.
Haze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quint defends well and Haze ends up having to push Quint into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Quint is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haze misses with a jab to the body
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quint throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haze misses with the body kick
and Quint counters with a nice body shot.
Quint throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quint! But no joy.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Quint only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Quint.
Haze swings for the body but Quint moves out of range.
Haze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quint can do to turn this around?
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!
Quint looks for the body kick but Haze saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Quint.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quint moves away.
Quint let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quint connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haze's hands.
Quint swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haze counters with a body kick that stops Quint in his tracks momentarily.
Quint has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze.
Haze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haze scores with a sloppy right hand. Quint should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Haze.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Quint moves out of range easily.
Quint works Haze's body with a nice hook.
Haze is looking to clinch but Quint is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Haze.
Quint dips to his left and cracks Haze with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quint walks into a straight right hand from Haze.
Quint shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haze connects with a leg kick. Quint looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haze throws a lazy head kick
and Quint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quint on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quint throws an overhand right that lands on Haze's shoulder, as Haze tries to avoid the shot.
Haze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quint on the side of the head.
Quint lands with a good body shot.
Haze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quint, pushing him back against the cage.
Quint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Quint saw that one coming.
Quint feints a counter leg kick.
Haze throws the left hand but Quint avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quint throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jerry Haze is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Quint appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haze.
Quint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze moves away from the strike by Quint.
Nice shot by Haze.
Haze cracks Quint with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Haze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Haze.
Haze shoots in and gets a takedown into Quint's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Haze dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haze checks a low kick from Quint.
Sam Quint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quint throws a nice looking combination but Haze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Haze.
Haze looks for the body kick but Quint saw that one coming.
Quint moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
Quint jabs Haze right on the nose. Haze blinks but takes it well.
Haze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Quint. Beautiful body shot.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quint sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haze somewhat.
It seemed like Quint was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quint throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Quint 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.
No joy there for Haze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Quint misses.
Haze looks to clinch
and Quint counters with a right hand to the body.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Quint steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haze. That one must have hurt.
Haze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quint counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quint just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quint throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Haze lands with a good body shot.
Quint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quint throws a leg kick which misses Haze's front leg but catches the back leg as Haze tries to avoid it.
Haze throws the kick towards the body but Quint avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Quint on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quint keeps the fight on the outside.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quint. That did some damage!
Haze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quint replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haze blocks it well.
Quint takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haze misses the body punch
and Quint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jerry Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haze.
Quint regains half guard, as Haze was trying to land strikes.
Quint is trying to get back to full guard.
Haze looks to land a strike but Quint avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Quint keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quint wants to sweep but no luck.
Quint controlling the position.
Haze preventing the sweep.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses.
Quint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Quint is trying to control the position but Haze postures up.
Haze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quint trying to keep a closed guard but Haze is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerry Haze.
Well Haze 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Haze!
Our winner, Jerry Haze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 457 p4p, 60 weight class) and Vladimir Emelienko (ranked 188 p4p, 27 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ector might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Monster!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Emelienko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ector on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ector with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ector as he connects with a hook.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko misses with a head kick.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
Ector clinches up with Emelienko and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector blocks a body shot from Emelienko.
Ector creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelienko's defenses.
It looks like Vladimir Emelienko has been cut.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ector blocks a body shot from Emelienko.
Ector misses with a punch to the body.
Ector gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelienko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ector.
Ector tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Ector fails to land.
Ector misses with some punches.
Emelienko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ector misses with some punches.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelienko tries to work over Ector's front leg with a kick but Ector checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelienko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ector scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Ector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
Emelienko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelienko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelienko, pushing him back against the cage.
Ector lands a damaging elbow.
Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Emelienko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelienko lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector misses with a left hand
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Ector moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko scores with a punch to the head.
Emelienko takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector wants to clinch up but Emelienko keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Emelienko - just one landing.
Ector throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A big left from Emelienko misses.
Ector connects with a body shot that sends Emelienko's belly button to the back.
Emelienko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
Ector avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Ector swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Emelienko counter with a right hand.
Emelienko keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
The fighters circling - Ector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelienko lands a lovely overhand right.
Ector misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely.
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Ector jumps back.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
A good leg kick by Emelienko.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ector scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ector misses the target.
Emelienko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelienko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ector sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelienko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ector.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelienko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko throws an overhand right that lands on Ector's shoulder, as Ector tries to avoid the shot.
Ector moves into range and clinches up with Emelienko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko pushes Ector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Emelienko fails to land.
Emelienko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ector blocks a body shot from Emelienko.
Ector blocks a body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ector blocks a body shot from Emelienko.
Ector misses with some punches.
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelienko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Ector, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko connects with a crisp jab.
Ector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelienko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelienko feints and then cracks Ector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ector down.
A lazy left from Ector finds it's target.
Jab from Ector.
Emelienko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ector was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Ector digs a good body shot into Emelienko's ribs.
Ector takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.
Emelienko defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
Ector lands with a hook. Emelienko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelienko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ector thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Emelienko tenderised Ector's leg. Ector is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko slips a jab and a cross from Ector.
Ector avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector throws a shot to the body.
Ector defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Ector.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelienko! But no joy.
Ector is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ector moves out of range as Emelienko strikes.
A jab from Ector finds it's way through Emelienko's defenses.
Emelienko throws a front kick that sends Ector stumbling back into the cage.
Emelienko punishes Ector's body with a nice straight punch.
Ector forces Emelienko back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelienko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelienko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ector.
Ector looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Ector backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelienko looks to land a combination but Ector avoids it well.
Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut.
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Ector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
An attempted straight right counter from Ector misses the target.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector misses with a wild body shot.
Ector on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ector takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ector lands a jab to the nose.
Emelienko connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelienko tries to score with a low kick but Ector moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ector is out of range.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
A nice side step and Emelienko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries to clinch up but Emelienko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelienko cracks Ector with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelienko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ector is out of range.
Ector takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the side of Ector's head.
Ector scores with a shot to the side of Emelienko's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ector just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelienko's brow.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ector misses its target.
Emelienko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ector misses with a body shot.
Emelienko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ector.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Ector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector instigates a clinch.
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!
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Emelienko connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko thuds a left hand into Ector's body.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelienko.
Some bone on bone action there as Ector checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ector throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ector gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelienko lands a jab to Ector's midsection.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko slips a jab from Ector.
Emelienko throws a counter combo.
Emelienko slips a straight right by Ector.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelienko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelienko misses with a hook
and Ector counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelienko dodges the punch combination from Ector.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Ector sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelienko tries to work over Ector's front leg with a kick but Ector checks it.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Emelienko clobbers Ector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelienko moves away from the strike by Ector.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Ector checks it.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelienko circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Emelienko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ector manages to avoid it.
Ector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko dodges the punch combination from Ector.
Ector backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Emelienko finds it's target.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Emelienko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ector finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelienko's head.
Emelienko takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ector.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko with a jab.
Emelienko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ector blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ector's calf.
Ector thuds his right hand into Emelienko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelienko circles away.
Emelienko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ector counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelienko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Emelienko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelienko circles away.
Ector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Ector moved out of range.
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelienko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Ector 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ector is looking to clinch but Emelienko is avoiding it.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ector takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ector throws a series of punches but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelienko, right into the meat.
Emelienko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelienko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelienko lands an overhand right.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Emelienko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
Emelienko lands a jab to the head.
Emelienko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelienko lands with a straight right. Ector didn't see that one coming.
Vladimir Emelienko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector moves forwards but Emelienko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ector misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelienko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelienko. Emelienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelienko jabs at Ector's body.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector moves away from the strike by Emelienko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Ector tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko stuns Ector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ector's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelienko.
Ector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector throws a series of punches but Emelienko avoids them all with ease.
Ector on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelienko, right into the meat.
Ector misses with an uppercut.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Emelienko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emelienko 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 554 p4p, 64 weight class) and Robledo Puch (ranked 343 p4p, 42 weight class). Puch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Breathe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Robledo Puch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Puch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Puch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Castrello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Castrello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castrello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puch slips under a jab.
Castrello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puch lands a jab to the head.
Puch throws a body shot but no joy.
Puch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch goes for a double leg but Castrello avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castrello continues to drive forward.
Puch needs to keep his hands up - Castrello had a free shot at his head there.
Castrello slips under a jab.
Castrello tries to counter by clinching up but Puch breaks away and moves out of range.
Castrello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castrello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puch.
Puch defending well as Castrello loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castrello moves away.
Castrello is looking to counter punch.
Puch throws a right hand that misses
and Castrello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castrello works the jab nicely.
Puch throws a looping overhand right but Castrello ducks down to avoid it.
Castrello throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puch with the counter takedown but Castrello avoids it easily.
Castrello clobbers Puch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castrello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puch. That did some damage!
Puch misses with a takedown attempt - Castrello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puch looks to throw the jab but Castrello is out of range.
Castrello lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puch's sensitive parts.
Puch lands with a right hand.
Castrello misses with an uppercut. Puch saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castrello is fending him off so far but Puch persists. Nope, Castrello circles away and we're back to standing.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castrello, as that shot connected.
Castrello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello lands a front kick.
Castrello throws a lazy right hand but Puch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castrello counters with a right hand to the body.
Puch shoots in for a double leg but Castrello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castrello throws the left hand but Puch avoids the punch easily.
Puch throws a hook but Castrello blocks it.
Puch throws a big shot that misses.
Castrello swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castrello.
Puch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it.
Castrello throws a hook to the side of Puch's head but Puch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello throws a jab when Puch was well out of range.
Puch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello.
A slow jab from Castrello misses its intended target.
Castrello throws a sloppy head kick and Puch moves out of range easily.
Puch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castrello avoids the body shot from Puch.
Puch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castrello is looking to counter punch.
Castrello misses the shot to the body.
Puch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castrello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castrello misses with an uppercut. Puch saw that one coming.
Castrello throws a nice looking combination but Puch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puch slips a jab from Castrello.
Puch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castrello moves away.
Puch shoots in for a takedown but Castrello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castrello misses with a two punch combination.
Castrello throws a hook but Puch blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Castrello.
Puch just misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello moves away from the strike by Puch.
Castrello looks to land a left hand but Puch moved out of range nicely.
Puch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castrello counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puch moves out of range of the leg kick from Castrello.
Puch walks into a straight right hand from Castrello.
Castrello moves out of range as Puch strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castrello avoids the body shot from Puch.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
Castrello slips a straight right by Puch.
Castrello scores with a leg kick.
Castrello misses with a straight left.
Puch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castrello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puch. That did some damage!
Puch throws out a loose jab but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Castrello lands.
Castrello scores with a nice strike.
Puch misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello clobbers Puch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello drives through and clinches with Puch against the cage.
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puch can do to turn this around?
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puch's defenses.
Puch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Castrello pushes Puch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castrello misses with a body punch.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castrello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Puch lands a hook that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Puch scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Puch controls the action.
Puch misses with a body punch.
Puch is trying to pull guard but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Castrello.
Puch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puch throws a head punch that misses.
Puch throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Puch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Castrello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puch tries to circle away but Castrello has him pinned against the cage.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puch is defending well for now.
Puch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puch blocks an uppercut.
Puch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Puch tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castrello pushes off an throws an elbow but Puch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cullen Castrello has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castrello swings widly with a right hand
and Puch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castrello gets back to full guard.
Puch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puch trying to control but Castrello is working from the bottom.
Puch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castrello pulls Puch in close to his closed guard and prevents Puch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Castrello is trying to keep Puch in close.
Castrello 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.
Castrello is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castrello working a defensive guard but Puch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Castrello wants to control but Puch postures up.
Puch in side control, throwing shots but Castrello defends.
Castrello is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Puch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Puch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Puch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castrello is avoiding damage well.
Puch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Puch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castrello has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castrello wants to control but Puch postures up.
Puch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Castrello. No joy for Puch on that attempt.
Castrello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castrello throws a looping overhand right but Puch ducks down to avoid it.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrello misses the shot to the body.
Puch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Castrello does no damage.
Castrello staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puch.
A big left from Puch misses.
Castrello slips under a jab from Puch.
Puch throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch misses with a body shot.
Castrello lands a jab.
Puch misses with a straight left.
Castrello throws a hook but Puch blocks it.
A jab from Castrello misses.
Donk. Castrello catches Puch right on the button with a cross.
Puch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Castrello motions for Puch to come forward. Castrello throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Castrello.
And Puch tries to counter it with a takedown but Castrello pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puch looks to land a right hand but Castrello moved out of range.
Castrello lands with a kick to the temple. Puch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Puch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robledo Puch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello misses with a hook. Puch ducked under it nicely.
Puch throws a body shot but no joy.
Puch throws a hook but Castrello avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Castrello on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castrello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castrello throws a nice looking combination but Puch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch lands a right hook to the body.
Puch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castrello.
Puch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castrello lands with an uppercut that bounces Puch off the cage and back into range.
Castrello clinches.
Puch goes for a takedown attempt but Castrello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castrello throws a body punch but Puch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello blocks a jab.
Puch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castrello. Castrello obviously looking to wear him down.
Puch throws a jab but it's blocked by Castrello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puch. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puch moves out of range as Castrello throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Puch misses its intended target.
Castrello throws a body shot but no joy.
Puch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castrello defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Puch.
Nice uppercut lands for Puch. That snapped Castrello's head back.
Castrello swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Puch darts in looking for a takedown but Castrello gets double underhooks and turns Puch into the cage.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Puch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch shoots in looking for a takedown. Castrello tries to sprawl out of it but Puch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castrello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castrello, who protects the arm well.
Puch swings around for an armbar but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Puch's guard.
Castrello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puch can't keep his opponent in guard - Castrello advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cullen Castrello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castrello, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello!
A very excited looking Cullen Castrello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Diehard (ranked 130 p4p, 18 weight class) and Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 267 p4p, 38 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Diehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapaldi lands with a cross.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kapaldi tries to land a body kick
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diehard lands a jab to the head.
Diehard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diehard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diehard wants to control but Kapaldi is keeping him busy.
Diehard happy to just control the position for now.
Kapaldi is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehard trying to control the action but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Diehard tries to advance to mount but Kapaldi denies him.
Diehard is looking to take a break and control but Kapaldi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diehard swings around for an armbar but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diehard's guard.
Diehard wants to sweep here but Kapaldi controlling him for the moment.
Kapaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diehard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kapaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Diehard's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kapaldi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diehard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diehard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diehard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kapaldi defends well.
Kapaldi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapaldi wants to pass the guard but Diehard is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard looking to control.
Diehard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diehard trying to pass the guard but Kapaldi defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kapaldi is refusing to be controlled, as Diehard sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diehard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kapaldi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diehard is trying to work for a kimura but Kapaldi is defending well.
Kapaldi is in trouble now - Diehard has advanced to mount!
Diehard goes for an armbar but Kapaldi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kapaldi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diehard wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diehard moves away.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Kapaldi ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Kapaldi moved out of range.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Kapaldi moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Diehard defending well as Kapaldi loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard slips a straight right by Kapaldi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Kapaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Diehard.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diehard scores with a jab. Kapaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Kapaldi slips the punch.
Diehard checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi staying out of range there.
Diehard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapaldi.
Diehard catches Kapaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diehard.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Diehard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapaldi can do to turn this around?
Diehard misses with a straight right.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Kapaldi moved out of range nicely.
Diehard misses with a straight right.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diehard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
Kapaldi missing with a left hand there. Diehard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diehard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kapaldi defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kapaldi scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kapaldi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kapaldi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diehard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kapaldi.
Diehard misses with a hook.
Kapaldi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diehard to score with a decent uppercut.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Diehard.
Kapaldi scores with a hook.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Diehard sees coming a mile off.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diehard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Diehard misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Diehard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diehard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Kapaldi missing with a left hand there. Diehard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diehard throwing a counter right hand but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Diehard checks a low kick from Kapaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard throws a low kick, looking for Kapaldi's leg but Kapaldi calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kapaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Diehard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kapaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi looks to throw a body kick
enabling Diehard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce Diehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Diehard saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Kapaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diehard rather than just go for the knockout.
Kapaldi connects with a single shot there.
Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diehard takes one to the chin there.
Kapaldi ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick
and Diehard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi slips a straight right by Diehard.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Diehard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Diehard moves out of range easily.
Kapaldi moves away from the strike by Diehard.
Kapaldi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Diehard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapaldi under the eye.
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Kapaldi's head but Kapaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Diehard.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Diehard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diehard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diehard tests Kapaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kapaldi misses the body punch
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Diehard tries to move into range but Kapaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diehard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
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 Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.
Diehard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Diehard.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diehard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Diehard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diehard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kapaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diehard somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Diehard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diehard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
Diehard blocks the body kick.
Diehard blocks a head kick by Kapaldi.
Diehard defending well as Kapaldi loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehard swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diehard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kapaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diehard on the side of the head.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Diehard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diehard cracks Kapaldi with an open hand slap.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Diehard's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Kapaldi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard misses with an uppercut. Kapaldi saw that one coming.
Kapaldi throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Diehard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kapaldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diehard is in Kapaldi's guard.
Bruce Diehard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi keeping full guard, as Diehard tries to pass.
Pedro Kapaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi has his hands on Diehard's head, controlling the position.
Diehard passes Kapaldi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diehard trying to control the pace.
Diehard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kapaldi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diehard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diehard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diehard thuds his right hand into Kapaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi scores with a hook to the body. Diehard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kapaldi 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 Diehard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diehard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Diehard moved away.
Diehard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kapaldi. That one must have hurt.
Kapaldi lands a nice hook to Diehard's body. Diehard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diehard punishes Kapaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Diehard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kapaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Diehard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diehard moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapaldi throws the kick towards the body but Diehard avoids it.
A slow jab from Diehard misses its intended target.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diehard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kapaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kapaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Diehard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pedro Kapaldi.
Well Diehard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruce Diehard!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Diehard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 171 p4p, 21 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 107 p4p, 10 weight class). Miyata comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boa - Energetic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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32
155 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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40
147 lbs
42 - 26 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos . No joy for Miyata on that attempt.
A jab from Miyata does it's job there.
Miyata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos .
Ramos scores with a jab.
Miyata closes the distance and clinches up with Ramos , looking for a takedown. Miyata pushes Ramos against the cage but Ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos .
Ramos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos .
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
Miyata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos is fending him off so far but Miyata persists. Nope, Ramos circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Miyata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramos slips under a jab from Miyata.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
Ramos scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyata should have avoided that one.
Ramos shoots in but Miyata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miyata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Miyata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Miyata with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.
Miyata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramos tries to counter with a takedown but Miyata is quick to defend against it.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyata tries for a takedown but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miyata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Miyata blocks nicely.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
Miyata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramos .
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos landing with the ground and pound.
Ramos landing with the ground and pound.
Ramos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyata, not yet.
Miyata wants to control the position but Ramos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miyata trying to control from the bottom.
Miyata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramos wants to control but Miyata is keeping him busy.
Miyata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramos trying to control the action but Miyata is working from the bottom.
Miyata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramos pulls his head out easily.
Ramos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramos in particular looking to stall.
Miyata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Miyata's head.
Miyata tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.
Ramos passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyata throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyata as he jumps to the side.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos .
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramos 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Miyata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramos wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the body from Ramos misses
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Ramos is trying to hold Miyata in close to prevent damage but Miyata has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata managing to control the position.
Miyata controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.
Miyata keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Ramos being controlled here momentarily.
Miyata has momentary wrist control but Ramos slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Miyata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Miyata looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyata, not yet.
Miyata keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Miyata.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Miyata keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Miyata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramos is in close to Miyata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos passes Miyata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ramos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been hearing that Ramos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miyata trying to control from the bottom.
Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyata can do to turn this around?
Ramos prevents Miyata from improving his position.
Ramos is thwarting Miyata's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyata defending well though.
Ramos working the head and body with strikes.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miyata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramos 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.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.
Miyata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos goes for a double leg but Miyata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miyata continues to drive forward.
Miyata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up with Miyata, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes Miyata against the cage but Miyata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyata feints the counter takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyata enables Ramos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing.
Miyata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos is in close to Miyata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyata is retaining full guard.
Miyata has his foot on Ramos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramos is in close to Miyata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miyata's head.
Ramos forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramos in particular looking to stall.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Miyata is defending well.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos .
Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miyata is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyata tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.
Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyata is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos not doing much here.
Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramos throwing shots but Miyata is blocking nicely.
Ramos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ramos .
Ramos slips a nice elbow through Miyata's hands, connecting with Miyata's forehead.
Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miyata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyata.
Miyata wants to improve his position but instead Ramos has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos slips a nice elbow through Miyata's hands, connecting with Miyata's forehead.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramos wants to free his trapped foot but Miyata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramos working over Miyata with some ground and pound. Miyata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramos seems to be working for a kimura but Miyata defends the submission attempt.
Tony Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ramos !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 354 p4p, 16 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 542 p4p, 19 weight class). Curry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Molly Malone - The Dubliners. 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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35
273 lbs
25 - 8 - 1 |
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263 lbs
40 - 25 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Curry misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Fjera.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera doesn't manage to clinch there - Curry circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera 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.
Nice cross by Curry.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Curry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Curry counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curry's corner calls for a 1-2. Curry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Curry works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Curry lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera avoids a kick to the body.
Curry lands with a cross.
Curry scores with a jab. Fjera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Curry is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Curry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fjera swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Curry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fjera connects with a right hand. Curry shakes it off.
A jab from Fjera does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera slips a straight right by Curry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Fjera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fjera takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Fjera throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fjera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curry is able to avoid easily.
Curry works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Curry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curry connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
Curry with a jab.
Curry looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curry throws out the jab.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjera is looking to wear down Curry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fjera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fjera there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Fjera down.
Fjera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fjera cracks Curry with an open hand slap.
Fjera throws a left that rocks Curry and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fjera dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Curry regain composure!
Curry is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Fjera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fjera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Curry is still in real trouble! Can Fjera finish him?
Fjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Curry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curry seems to have recovered his senses.
Curry regains half guard, as Fjera was trying to land strikes.
Fjera is keen to just control but Curry is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curry defending well though.
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjera is keen to just control but Curry is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curry sees it coming and defends easily.
Curry regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fjera.
Curry keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera connects with a body shot that sends Curry's belly button to the back.
Fjera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curry lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjera's head.
Curry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curry moves out of range of the strikes.
Curry gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fjera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fjera on the side of the head.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera ducks right into an uppercut from Curry.
Curry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fjera doesn't seem bothered though.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Curry saw that one coming.
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Curry scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
Curry takes the fight into the clinch.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curry manages to break the clinch.
Fjera scores with a sloppy right hand. Curry should have avoided that one.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Curry throws a hook but Fjera avoids it easily.
Fjera tries to counter with a takedown but Curry is quick to defend against it.
Curry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fjera's calf.
Fjera walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fjera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry swings widly with a right hand
and Curry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
Curry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curry cracks Fjera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fjera lands a glancing blow to the side of Curry's head.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera thows a leg kick but Curry checks it
letting Curry counter with a right hand.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Curry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjera thinking.
Curry connects with a body shot that sends Fjera's belly button to the back.
Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curry.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry digs a good body shot into Fjera's ribs.
Fjera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curry.
Curry misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Curry misses the target.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
A little jabbing left from Curry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry throws a jab when Fjera was well out of range.
Fjera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Curry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Curry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fjera blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fjera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Fjera throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Curry throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fjera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fjera blocks an uppercut.
Fjera works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Fjera swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera lands a nice uppercut.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Fjera controls his hands.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Arthur Curry's cut even more.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Fjera tries to pull guard but Curry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fjera lands with a short shot to the head.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry 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!
Curry takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Curry.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Curry prevents a body shot from Fjera.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fjera's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Fjera.
Fjera is working for takedown but Curry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curry.
Curry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curry misses the jab.
Curry wants to slow Fjera down by chopping away at his legs.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera tries to clinch but Curry moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Fjera and sends Curry crashing to the mat! Fjera follows him down to the mat - Curry regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Curry is refusing to be controlled, as Fjera sits in half guard.
Fjera is looking to pass Curry's guard but actually Curry recovers to full guard.
Curry wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera trying to move into half guard but instead Curry has managed to sweep!
Fjera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curry has picked Fjera up and slammed him! Fjera can't keep hold of the triangle and Curry manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry wants to stand but Fjera has his arm trapped.
Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fjera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fjera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fjera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fjera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fjera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera winds up and cracks Curry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fjera is trying to work for a kimura but Curry is defending well.
Fjera misses with a head shot. Curry uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fjera is looking for a triangle but Curry pushes his legs off easily.
Curry won't allow Fjera to sweep him here.
Fjera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curry defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curry wants to get up but he can't break Fjera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fjera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking for a triangle but Curry pushes his legs off easily.
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curry's guard.
Fjera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fjera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curry dives on top into guard.
Curry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fjera is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Fjera.
I think Curry 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Curry!
A victorious Arthur Curry 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Musta Laine (ranked 29 p4p, 3 weight class) and Daniel Mosby (ranked 212 p4p, 33 weight class). Laine comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Sound of Silence. 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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173 lbs
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33
178 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musta Laine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosby throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine slips under a jab from Mosby.
We've been hearing reports that Laine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mosby.
Mosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mosby tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
A head kick from Laine lands but Mosby takes it in his stride.
Mosby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mosby thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine swings for the body but Mosby moves out of range.
Laine gets caught flat footed, as Mosby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mosby working for a triangle but Laine defends it easily.
Mosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby controlling the position.
Mosby trying to control the position.
Laine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mosby working for submissions but it's allowed Laine to get to half guard.
Laine is trying to control. Mosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laine is really struggling to control Mosby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laine content to control rather than advance.
Mosby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mosby trying to control here.
Mosby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mosby is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby trying to get back to full guard but Laine takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mosby has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Laine's lack of action.
Mosby tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Mosby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mosby trying to control here.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mosby trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosby moves into full guard.
Mosby is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Mosby is looking for a triangle here but Laine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laine is putting a hurting on Mosby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laine working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Laine stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine dominated that round.
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.
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Mosby moves away and avoids it.
Laine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mosby quickly recovers to half guard.
Mosby is not content to let Laine control the position.
Mosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mosby wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby is still trying to improve position.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mosby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine wants to free his trapped foot but Mosby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mosby looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mosby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mosby gets full guard.
Mosby is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Mosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laine forces his way into half guard.
Laine working Mosby over with strikes.
Mosby regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laine prevents Mosby from improving his position.
Laine is thwarting Mosby's attempts to control the position.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Mosby is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mosby is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.
Mosby looking for submissions off his back.
Laine prevents Mosby from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosby gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mosby throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mosby.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine throws a push kick but Mosby slaps the foot to one side.
Mosby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Mosby swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Mosby misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Mosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Laine misses
enabling Mosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mosby. That's going to slow Laine down.
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!
Laine slips a straight right by Mosby.
Mosby ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mosby sprawls and moves away.
Mosby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mosby checks a leg kick.
Mosby slips under a jab.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mosby.
Laine misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Mosby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.
Laine throws a leg kick but Mosby checks it.
Laine tries to clinch there but Mosby circles away.
Mosby misses with a looping left.
Mosby scores with a jab to the head.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mosby throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mosby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mosby tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine backing away here, and Mosby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Laine misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mosby! But no joy.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mosby's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mosby doesn't seem phased though.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Mosby looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Mosby ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Mosby throws a good cross that connects.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Mosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Mosby saw it coming and moves away.
Mosby throws a big shot that misses.
Mosby misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Mosby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Mosby lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine checks a low kick from Mosby.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Mosby's head.
Mosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mosby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daniel Mosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mosby drives through with a takedown into Laine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Mosby from controlling successfully.
Laine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mosby is sitting in close to Laine's body. Laine has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mosby is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mosby is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Laine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Musta Laine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 60 p4p, 8 weight class) and Robin Yount (ranked 415 p4p, 54 weight class). Shin comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin Chamber of Death. Lao Shin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yount scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yount cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Yount as he connects with a hook.
Shin is rocked!
Yount blocks a jab.
Yount lunges at Shin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shin's hand.
Oh Shin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yount lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin seems to have got his legs back now.
Shin lands a body shot.
Shin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yount counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Yount with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount lands a big head kick that sends Shin tumbling to the mat! Yount takes a step backwards and waves Shin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shin moves away from the strike by Yount.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yount stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yount staying out of range there.
Yount appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yount lands a jab.
Shin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Yount gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Yount!
A relieved looking Robin Yount 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 57 p4p, 11 weight class). Springs comes to the cage accompanied by Meltdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Springs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko shoots in and bounces Springs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Springs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malenko stopping the sweep attempt from Springs.
Malenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko wants to pass the guard but Springs is keeping the position.
Springs wants to sweep here but Malenko controlling him for the moment.
Springs is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs throws a lazy body kick
and Malenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Springs thinking.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs slips under a jab from Malenko.
Springs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Malenko's head back.
Malenko looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malenko misses with a left hand
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malenko throws a right and a left that Springs avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Springs misses the target.
Malenko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malenko.
Malenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Springs rather than just go for the knockout.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Springs throws a hook but Malenko avoids it easily.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs keeps Malenko at a distance using the push kick.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malenko throws a series of strikes that have Springs backpedaling.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Malenko's shoulder, as Malenko tries to avoid the shot.
Malenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs keeps Malenko at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Malenko throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Malenko checks it.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Springs staying out of range there.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Malenko scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Springs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs has Malenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Springs working aggressively here.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Springs misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Springs working aggressively here.
Malenko lands a nice uppercut.
Springs misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malenko.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Malenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Malenko digs a right hand into Springs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Springs's gas tank.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Malenko tries to stall but Springs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malenkos head.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Malenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs tries to work over Malenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Malenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Springs smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Springs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands the left hand.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springs slips under a jab.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Malenko was not able to check.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
As Malenko tries to get set, Springs tries to push him back and clinch up but Malenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs works Malenko's body with a nice hook.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs jabs Malenko right on the nose. Malenko blinks but takes it well.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malenko's calf.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs throws a series of punches but Malenko avoids them all with ease.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Springs throws a low kick but Malenko moves out of range easily.
Malenko throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs moves away from the strike by Malenko.
Springs fails to land with a series of punches.
Springs swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Malenko with an uppercut!
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Malenko throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Malenko misses with a looping left.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Malenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Malenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malenko's head backwards.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Malenko moves away and avoids it.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Malenko in the body.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Malenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Springs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Springs finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSprings.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Springs tries to sprawl out of it but Malenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Springs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Springs connects with an inside leg kick.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malenko misses with an uppercut
and Springs counters with an outside leg kick.
Springs scores with a punch to the head.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Springs tries to clinch up but Malenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Malenko misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Malenko cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely.
Malenko connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malenko scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Springs scores with a kick to the body.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Malenko connects with a body shot.
Malenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs 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 Malenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Springs thumps Malenko with a low kick.
Malenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Springs defends well and Malenko ends up having to push Springs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malenko avoids the head kick by Springs.
Malenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Malenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Springs at a distance.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Malenko.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs lands with a shot to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs throws a leg kick but Malenko moved away.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Malenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Malenko as he connects with a hook.
Malenko misses with a looping right.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Malenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malenko digs a good hook to Springs's body.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malenko is out of range.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Springs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Malenko misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springs avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Springs throws a hook but Malenko avoids it easily.
Malenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Springs with a body shot.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
That kick from Springs tenderised Malenko's leg. Malenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Springs scores with a body shot.
Springs misses with a body shot.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Springs lands a jab.
Malenko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Malenko. Beautiful body shot.
Springs avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Malenko's head back.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Springs misses.
Malenko lands with a nice body punch.
Malenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malenko on the side of the head.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs had his way with Ray Malenko in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs takes one to the side of the head.
Malenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Springs cracks Malenko with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Malenko.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Springs drives through and clinches with Malenko against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko lands with a left to the head.
Malenko wants a takedown.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Springs up against the cage.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs cracks Malenko with a nice body shot.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs slows down the pace here.
Springs just leaning against Malenko, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs stalling in the clinch but Malenko improves position.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Malenko tries to stall but Springs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Springs tries to stall but Malenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Springs.
Malenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Malenko.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with some punches.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Malenko.
Malenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs stalls.
Malenko pulls guard.
Malenko working a defensive guard here.
Springs wants to pass the guard but Malenko is keeping the position.
Malenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Springs from controlling successfully.
Malenko has his foot on Springs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Springs works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Springs passes into half guard.
Springs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Springs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Springs, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Randy Springs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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