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NJMMA #26: Title Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Mortician (ranked 8660 p4p, 499 weight class) and Christian Cyborg (ranked 25053 p4p, 552 weight class). Christian Cyborg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doctor Mortician!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg wants to clinch up but Mortician keeps it at a distance.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
Mortician was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cyborg throws a combination that misses
and Mortician counters by moving into the clinch.
Mortician jumps guard.
Mortician keeping moving, preventing Cyborg from controlling successfully.
Cyborg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mortician wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mortician is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cyborg throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mortician's body to avoid the submission. Mortician has instead reached around Cyborg's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mortician arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Doctor Mortician!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strong Strongman (ranked 8741 p4p, 198 weight class) and Orc Mismash (ranked 9031 p4p, 200 weight class). Mismash has chosen Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain - Power of the Horde as his entrance music. Orc Mismash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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290 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Strong Strongman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orc Mismash!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mismash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Strong Strongman has been cut.
Strongman clinches with his opponent.
Strongman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mismash's defenses.
Strongman lands an elbow inside that Mismash shrugs off.
Strongman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Orc Mismash has been cut.
Strongman lands a good knee to the midsection. Mismash won't want to take too many of those.
Mismash looks winded!
Strongman lands a nice elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mismash has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice elbow from Strongman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mismash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strongman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Orc Mismash's cut even more.
Strongman lands a damaging elbow.
Strongman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mismash is rocked!
Strongman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mismash lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strongman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mismash is still on wobbly legs! Can Strongman finish him?
Mismash is pressed against the cage. Strongman pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Mismash! Two more big strikes from Strongman and Mismash crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Strong Strongman!
A very excited looking Strong Strongman 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baron Shushkev (ranked 3083 p4p, 393 weight class) and Chadwin De Chandler (ranked 2852 p4p, 366 weight class). Baron Shushkev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baron Shushkev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chadwin De Chandler!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shushkev throws a sloppy body shot
and De Chandler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shushkev gets back to full guard.
Shushkev keeping moving, preventing De Chandler from controlling successfully.
Shushkev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
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.
De Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
Shushkev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shushkev working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shushkev lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Shushkev there.
Shushkev lands strikes from half guard.
De Chandler is looking to improve his position.
De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shushkev lands a nice short elbow.
De Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shushkev pulls his head out easily.
De Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shushkev scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev working the head and body with strikes.
De Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Shushkev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shushkev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Chandler sees it coming and defends easily.
De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shushkev scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shushkev scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Shushkev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev is looking for a kimura here.
Shushkev tries to pass to full mount but De Chandler defends it.
De Chandler wants to control but Shushkev is keeping busy.
De Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shushkev pulls his head out easily.
Shushkev seems to be looking for submissions.
De Chandler is looking for a sweep. Shushkev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shushkev wants to free his trapped foot but De Chandler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Chandler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shushkev pulls his head out easily.
Shushkev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shushkev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Chandler is just riding it out for now. Shushkev eventually gives up the hold.
Shushkev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shushkev winds up and cracks De Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shushkev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shushkev is trying to work for a kimura but De Chandler is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Shushkev dominated that round.
That's time! Shushkev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shushkev tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shushkev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shushkev tries to clinch
so De Chandler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shushkev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
De Chandler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shushkev passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shushkev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shushkev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Chandler is trying to control Shushkev's posture but Shushkev avoids it.
De Chandler is trying to get back to half guard.
Shushkev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Chandler can do to turn this around?
De Chandler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shushkev working the ground and pound from side control.
Shushkev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Chandler is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shushkev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shushkev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Baron Shushkev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shushkev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shushkev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Chandler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shushkev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Shushkev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shushkev landing a few strikes.
De Chandler is rocked!
De Chandler can't do much from the bottom here.
De Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Shushkev finish him?
De Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Chandler prevents Shushkev from improving his position.
De Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Shushkev defends the submission attempt.
Shushkev is doing well to control the position and prevent De Chandler from advancing to side control.
Shushkev is trying to get back to full guard.
De Chandler is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shushkev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Shushkev keeping moving, preventing De Chandler from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Chandler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shushkev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shushkev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shushkev!
Shushkev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Shushkev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Chandler is looking to regain half guard here but Shushkev keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Shushkev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Shushkev sprawls well. He's pushed De Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shushkev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shushkev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shushkev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Chandler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Chandler.
De Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Chandler is fighting to break Shushkev's control of his arms but Shushkev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Chandler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shushkev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shushkev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shushkev!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
Shushkev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Chandler defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Chandler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shushkev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shushkev!
De Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shushkev working the body and head with strikes.
De Chandler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Chandler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Shushkev is very close to passing his half guard.
De Chandler is trying to control but Shushkev passes into side control!
De Chandler is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev is trying to get an arm triangle but De Chandler is defending well.
Shushkev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Chandler is looking for a sweep.
De Chandler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shushkev tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
De Chandler struggling a bit here.
De Chandler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shushkev connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on De Chandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shushkev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shushkev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shushkev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Chandler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shushkev working the head and body with strikes.
De Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Baron Shushkev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shushkev is looking to take a break and control but De Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Chandler is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Shushkev stalls from top position.
Shushkev wants to control but De Chandler is keeping him busy.
De Chandler tries to buck Shushkev off but Shushkev is having none of it.
Chadwin De Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shushkev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Chandler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Chandler is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Shushkev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shushkev 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Shushkev!
Baron Shushkev made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Steel (ranked 2126 p4p, 272 weight class) and Kalmin Maltusuri (ranked 2769 p4p, 331 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the wall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalmin Maltusuri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel fails with the takedown
and Maltusuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maltusuri cracks Steel with a good jab.
Maltusuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maltusuri cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maltusuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Maltusuri gets in close and tags Steel with a short punch that almost sends Steel to the mat! Oh Steel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Maltusuri, trying to create some distance but Maltusuri rushes him, striking wildly and Steel goes down! The referee tackles Maltusuri into the cage to end the fight! Maltusuri is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalmin Maltusuri!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kalmin Maltusuri thanked Free Bands inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Runar Runarsson (ranked 2528 p4p, 320 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 2446 p4p, 313 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runar Runarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runarsson tries to clinch up.
Runarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Runarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power trying to control the position but instead, Runarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Power into the cage.
Runarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Runarsson.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runarsson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Runarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Runarsson avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Runarsson pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Runarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runarsson.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
Power tries to work over Runarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Runarsson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Power is trying to force a seperation but Runarsson has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Runarsson.
Runarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runarsson working aggressively here.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Runarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Power.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Runarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runarsson misses with a body punch.
Runarsson gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power blocks a body shot from Runarsson.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runarsson avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Runarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Runarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power wants to break free but Runarsson has control.
Runarsson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Runarsson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Runarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runar Runarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runarsson.
Runarsson jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Runarsson moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power slips under a jab.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Power swings for the body but Runarsson moves out of range.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runarsson.
Runarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Runarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runarsson.
Runarsson digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Runarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runarsson wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runarsson moves into the clinch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Runarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power cracks Runarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Runarsson darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runarsson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Runarsson.
Power blocks a body shot from Runarsson.
Runarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
A short right from Runarsson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Runarsson's head.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runarsson wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Runarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runarsson wants to clinch.
Runarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Runarsson is looking to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch.
Runarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Runarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Runarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Runarsson tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Runarsson back against the cage.
Runarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Runarsson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A short right from Runarsson.
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Runar Runarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Runarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Runarsson is looking to clinch.
Power catches Runarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Runarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runarsson.
Power is looking to clinch.
Runarsson misses with a straight right.
Runarsson misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Runarsson wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
Runarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Runarsson misses its intended target.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Runarsson.
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing.
Max Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runarsson misses with an uppercut.
Power throws a jab when Runarsson was well out of range.
Runarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Runarsson misses the target.
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Runarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runarsson misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's time! Runarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Runarsson wants to clinch.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Runarsson moves away and avoids it.
Power lands a body shot.
Runarsson drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Runarsson working aggressively here.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Runarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Runarsson's head.
Runarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runarsson misses with some punches.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runarsson.
Runarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runarsson lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Runarsson.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runarsson lands an uppercut.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Runarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Runarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Runarsson lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Runarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runarsson misses with a body punch.
Runarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power stalling in the clinch but Runarsson improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Runarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Runarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Runarsson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Runarsson.
Runarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Runarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Runarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Runarsson.
Power is rocked!
A short right from Runarsson on the inside.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Runarsson finish him?
Runarsson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runarsson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Power with a big uppercut! Power tries to clinch up but Runarsson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Power to the mat! Power covers up and Runarsson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Runar Runarsson!
A very excited looking Runar Runarsson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 1428 p4p, 187 weight class) and Atreyu Nakamotto (ranked 2641 p4p, 323 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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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atreyu Nakamotto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamotto misses with an uppercut. Kardashian saw that one coming.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up but Kardashian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Nakamotto slips the punch.
Nakamotto misses with a straight left.
Kardashian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the body
and Nakamotto counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakamotto lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kardashian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kardashian.
Nakamotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kardashian throws out the jab.
Nakamotto looks to throw the jab but Kardashian is out of range.
Nakamotto scores with a nice body 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!
Nakamotto throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch but Kardashian is avoiding it.
Kardashian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kardashian throws the left hand but Nakamotto avoids the punch easily.
Nakamotto 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.
Atreyu Nakamotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamotto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamotto scores with a three punch combo!
Nakamotto has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakamotto backwards.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamotto's elbow.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Nakamotto breaks the clinch.
Kardashian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kardashian.
Nakamotto throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto lands a hook that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
Nakamotto cracks Kardashian with a nice body shot.
Kardashian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kardashian.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamotto.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamotto misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamotto blocking some punches.
A short left from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nakamotto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kardashian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamotto.
Kardashian gets tackled into the cage by Nakamotto. Nakamotto maintains the clinch.
Nakamotto blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamotto tries to break the clinch but Kardashian is controlling the position.
Nakamotto avoiding damage.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamotto looks winded!
Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kardashian pushes Nakamotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kardashian gets through Nakamotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
Kardashian lands a right hand.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamotto.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamotto controls the action.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Nakamotto.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Nakamotto prevents a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamotto's elbow.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamotto backwards.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kardashian, as that shot connected.
Nakamotto clinches up with Kardashian and pushes him back against the cage.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakamotto backwards.
Nakamotto wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Kardashian.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian tries to work over Nakamotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamotto prevents a body shot from Kardashian.
Nakamotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamotto blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Nakamotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamottos head.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Nakamotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Nakamotto.
Kardashian cracks Nakamotto with an open hand slap.
Nakamotto has Kardashian up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamotto can do to turn this around?
Kardashian gets through Nakamotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.
Nakamotto lands a right hand.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Kardashian digs a right hand underneath Nakamotto's ribcage. Nakamotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Nakamotto blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamotto defending well as Kardashian loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamotto throws out a loose jab but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakamotto defending well as Kardashian loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamotto instigates a clinch.
Nakamotto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of Nakamotto's head.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamotto controls his hands.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Nakamotto blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kardashian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamotto.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nakamotto.
Kardashian digs a right hand into Nakamotto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamotto's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamotto.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kardashian.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamotto blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Nakamotto is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
Nakamotto takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian cracks Nakamotto with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kardashian.
Nice body punch from Kardashian - that landed with a thud.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
Kardashian tries to work over Nakamotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamotto backwards.
Kardashian lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamotto backwards.
Kardashian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian lands a left hand.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Nakamotto blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kardashian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamotto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kardashian throwing a counter right hand but Nakamotto manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kardashian. That snapped Nakamotto's head back.
Kardashian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamotto looks to land a right hand but Kardashian moved out of range.
Kardashian looks to throw the jab but Nakamotto is out of range.
Nakamotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamotto at a distance.
Nakamotto throws an overhand right that lands on Kardashian's shoulder, as Kardashian tries to avoid the shot.
Kardashian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kardashian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kardashian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kardashian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kardashian tries to clinch but Nakamotto is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Nakamotto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Kardashian.
Kardashian blocks a jab.
Kardashian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kardashian punishes Nakamotto's body with a nice straight punch.
Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamotto.
A little feinted left hand from Kardashian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamotto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamotto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kardashian counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamotto is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian lands a big right hand that sends Nakamotto crashing to the mat! Kardashian stays standing though and waves Nakamotto back to his feet!
Nakamotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Kardashian finish him?
We've been told by Kardashian's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kardashian drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nakamotto's head, knocking him out cold! Kardashian is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian retains his light heavyweight title!
Rob Kardashian decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Brito (ranked 2767 p4p, 335 weight class) and Frank Lloyd (ranked 1683 p4p, 215 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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26
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Brito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brito thows a leg kick but Lloyd checks it
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lloyd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brito walks into a stiff left hand from Lloyd.
Brito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lloyd.
Brito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lloyd.
Lloyd's coach down at Kush Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lloyd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lloyd throws a body shot but no joy.
Lloyd connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brito misses the shot to the body.
Brito swinging wildly here.
Lloyd just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd misses with a body shot.
Lloyd lands with a shot to the body.
Lloyd scores with a jab. Brito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brito misses with an uppercut.
Lloyd throws a jab when Brito was well out of range.
A slow jab from Lloyd misses its intended target.
Brito looks to land a right hand but Lloyd moved out of range.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lloyd thuds his right hand into Brito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lloyd lands with an overhand left.
Lloyd loads up on a big right hand but Brito slips the punch.
Brito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brito ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Brito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Brito moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lloyd lands with a straight right. Brito didn't see that one coming.
Lloyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd throws a looping overhand right but Brito ducks down to avoid it.
Lloyd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Frank Lloyd has been cut.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyd throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a body punch but Brito moves out of range.
Brito misses with a hook.
Brito misses the jab.
Lloyd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lloyd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brito slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Lloyd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brito blocks a jab.
Brito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brito.
Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brito is looking for a counter combo.
Lloyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lloyd, as that shot connected.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
Brito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from Brito misses
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lloyd scores with a shot to the body.
Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brito.
Brito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Lloyd - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Brito.
Brito is looking to counter punch.
Brito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brito moves away.
Lloyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brito manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lloyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lloyd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brito looks to throw the jab but Lloyd is out of range.
Lloyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Brito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lloyd counters with a nice body shot.
Lloyd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brito. That snapped Lloyd's head back.
Brito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lloyd counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd cracks Brito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brito misses with a low kick.
Lloyd lands a jab.
Brito moves out of range of the strikes.
Lloyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brito slips under a jab.
Lloyd needs to keep his hands up - Brito had a free shot at his head there.
Lloyd scores with a jab.
Brito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brito misses with an uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Brito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brito throws a sloppy head kick
and Lloyd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lloyd lands with a nice body punch.
Brito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooh!!! Brito has knocked Lloyd down with a huge combo! Brito steps away and waves a wobbly Lloyd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd misses with a hook.
Lloyd throws a good cross that connects.
Brito throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Lloyd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lloyd to score with a decent uppercut.
Lloyd lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Lloyd misses.
Lloyd scores with a body shot.
Frank Lloyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lloyd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brito throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Brito misses with a hook
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brito moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brito misses with a combination
and Brito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brito.
Brito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Brito.
Brito lands a nice looking body shot.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brito moves away.
Brito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lloyd throws out a loose jab but Brito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brito throws out a powerful jab.
Brito misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd lands a really nice looking cross but Brito seems unphased.
Brito misses the jab.
A big left from Lloyd misses.
Brito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brito throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brito misses the target.
Lloyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Brito is just out of range.
Brito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brito throws a series of punches but Lloyd avoids them all with ease.
Lloyd scores with a jab to the body.
Brito throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Lloyd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lloyd throws the left hand but Brito avoids the punch easily.
Brito scores with a hook to the body. Lloyd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lloyd scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Lloyd lands.
Lloyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brito.
Lloyd lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brito throws a series of punches but Lloyd avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Brito.
Brito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lloyd clobbers Brito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brito avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lloyd throws a looping overhand right but Brito ducks down to avoid it.
Lloyd throws a body shot but no joy.
Lloyd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brito was well out of range. Poor timing from Lloyd.
Lloyd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brito swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brito jabs Lloyd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lloyd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brito is looking to counter punch.
Lloyd throws a body shot but no joy.
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brito.
Lloyd throws a hook but Brito avoids it easily.
Brito blocks a jab.
Frank Lloyd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brito throws a body punch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lloyd at a distance.
Brito throws a lazy uppercut
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brito misses with an uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lloyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Lloyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Brito is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a hook but Brito blocks it.
Lloyd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Brito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brito.
Lloyd clobbers Brito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brito misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combo that has Brito backing up. Brito nods at Lloyd to acknowledge the strikes.
Brito looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lloyd throws a hook but Brito avoids it easily.
Lloyd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brito scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lloyd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Brito misses with a wild body shot.
Lloyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brito moves away.
Brito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lloyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Brito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lloyd staying out of range there.
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brito.
Brito thows a leg kick but Lloyd checks it
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lloyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lloyd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lloyd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Lloyd waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Guilherme Brito had this to say: 'I will win my next fight, I promise you that!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 1417 p4p, 163 weight class) and Damien The Omen (ranked 1837 p4p, 202 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane fails with the takedown
and The Omen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sane thinking.
Sane has his takedown stuffed
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Omen's coach down at Chris Leben Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Omen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sane misses with a takedown
and The Omen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Omen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane ducks right into an uppercut from The Omen.
The Omen looks to land a right hand but Sane moved out of range.
The Omen scores with a jab.
The Omen stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from The Omen.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling The Omen to counter with a crisp jab.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a stiff right hand.
The Omen lands a jab.
Sane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Omen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sane is looking to take a break and control but The Omen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Omen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sane is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane trying to control the action but The Omen is working from the bottom.
The Omen is trying to buck Sane off.
Sane wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Omen keeps working.
The Omen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane misses with a takedown
and The Omen counters with a left to the body.
Sane looks for a takedown but The Omen sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Omen! But no joy.
Sane shoots in but The Omen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as The Omen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sane doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting The Omen counter with a right hand.
The Omen with a hook.
The Omen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice sprawl there from The Omen as Sane shoots in.
Sane shoots and misses
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sane with a poor takedown
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sane tries for a takedown but The Omen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Omen scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen dominated that round.
That's time! Sane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sane shoots in for a takedown but The Omen shows good takedown defense.
The Omen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Omen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sane walks into a straight right hand from The Omen.
The Omen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sane under the eye.
Sane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Omen defends well and Sane ends up having to push The Omen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sane stops The Omen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane wants to control from the top but The Omen keeps moving.
The Omen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sane with a poor takedown
and The Omen counters with a stiff right hand.
The Omen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Omen looks to land a combination but Sane avoids it well.
Sane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Omen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Omen cracks Sane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane misses with a takedown
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sane misses with a takedown attempt - The Omen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Omen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sane shoots and misses
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Omen as he avoids it easily.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting The Omen counter with a right hand.
Sane shoots and misses
and The Omen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by The Omen.
Justin Sane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane shoots and misses
and The Omen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by The Omen as he connects with a hook.
The Omen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sane shoots in and bounces The Omen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sane won't allow The Omen to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Omen is keeping the position for now.
Sane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sane tries to free his leg and advance position but The Omen is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sane controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Justin Sane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling The Omen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sane shoots and misses
and The Omen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sane has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by The Omen.
Sane fails with a takedown attempt.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane shoots and misses
and The Omen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Omen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Omen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Omen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - The Omen coming out on top.
The Omen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sane under the eye.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Omen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Omen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Omen throws a one two combo.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Omen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Omen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Omen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Omen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Omen connects with a jab.
The Omen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sane fails with the takedown
and The Omen counters with a series of strikes. Sane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sane is rocked!
Damien The Omen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for The Omen. That snapped Sane's head back.
Oh Sane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Omen's waist but The Omen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sane off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by The Omen. Beautiful body shot.
Sane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Omen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sane seems to have got his legs back now.
The Omen thows a left - swing and a miss!
As The Omen looks to move away, Sane throws a big counter combo but The Omen just gets out of the way.
Sane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from The Omen finds it's target.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Omen counters with a crisp one two that drops Sane! The Omen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sane to his feet! Sane is in big trouble!
Sane dives in for a single leg takedown but The Omen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Omen jabs at Sane's body.
Sane has his takedown stuffed
and The Omen counters with a series of strikes. Sane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sane tries for a takedown but The Omen circles away easily
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Omen connects with a right hand. Sane shakes it off.
Sane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Omen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen really dominated that round.
That's time! Sane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Omen throws a shot to the body.
The Omen stalks Sane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sane's face. Sane staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for The Omen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sane has a takedown stuffed.
The Omen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Omen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane misses with a takedown
and The Omen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Omen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sane misses with a takedown
and The Omen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sane shoots and misses
and The Omen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sane shoots and misses
and The Omen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Omen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting The Omen counter with a right hand.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sane tries for a takedown but The Omen circles away easily
letting The Omen counter with a right hand.
Sane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Omen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sane scrambles back to his feet.
Sane fails with the takedown
enabling The Omen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sane has his takedown stuffed
and The Omen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Omen lands a slapping body shot.
The Omen throws a series of punches but Sane avoids them all with ease.
Sane 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The Omen throws the left hand but Sane avoids the punch easily.
The Omen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sane walks into a straight right hand from The Omen.
Sane tries for a takedown but The Omen circles away easily
and The Omen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sane with a poor takedown
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Sane with that takedown attempt.
The Omen looks to land a combination. Sane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Omen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Omen pinned against the cage. The Omen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sane with a poor takedown
and The Omen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane shoots in looking for a takedown. The Omen tries to sprawl out of it but Sane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Omen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a three punch combo that has Sane backing up. Sane nods at The Omen to acknowledge the strikes.
Sane walks into a left hand.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Omen lands a jab to the nose.
Sane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and The Omen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Omen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Omen pushes Sane off and gets back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Omen cracks Sane with an open hand slap.
The Omen throws a right hand that misses
and Sane counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Omen won't be happy with that.
The Omen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sane fails with a takedown attempt.
The Omen unleashes a big counter combination but Sane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sane dives in and grabs The Omen's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Omen pushes down on Sane's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Omen sprawls well. The Omen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sane gets slowly back to his feet.
Sane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Omen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damien The Omen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Omen scores with a nice right hand.
Sane fails with the takedown
and The Omen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Omen with a jab.
Sane with a poor takedown
and The Omen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Omen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for The Omen.
Sane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Omen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Omen is trying to buck Sane off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien The Omen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Omen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 43:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 43:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien The Omen!
Damien The Omen is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Damien The Omen 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hatton (ranked 1470 p4p, 198 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 1544 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Hatton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos defending well as Hatton loads up on a big left hand.
Hatton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
Klos misses with a wild body shot.
Hatton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klos sprawls and moves away.
Hatton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klos throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton moves in looking to clinch but Klos pushes him off.
Hatton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatton.
Klos tries to keep at a distance but Hatton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hatton lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Klos.
Hatton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hatton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hatton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatton looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos slows down the pace here.
Klos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klos is looking to break free of the clinch but Hatton has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Klos to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klos.
Hatton is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton tries to score a body lock takedown but Klos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Klos lands a shot to the body.
Klos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hatton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Klos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton wants to get back to full guard.
Klos trying to control the pace.
Klos is continuing to stall.
Hatton wants to improve his position but Klos is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos is taking a breather. Hatton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hatton is looking to improve his position.
Klos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatton is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hatton tries to roll over but Klos keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatton trying to control from the bottom.
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klos clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klos.
Klos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klos counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hatton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hatton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hatton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatton shoots and misses
letting Klos counter with a right hand.
Joey Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klos lands with a nice body punch.
Klos scores with a body shot.
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Hatton gets a takedown into half guard.
Klos controlling the position well.
Hatton wants to control but Klos is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Klos defends it.
Hatton seems to be working for a kimura but Klos defends the submission attempt.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hatton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Klos is trying to control but can't.
Klos manages to get to full guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Klos keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatton wants to clinch.
Klos scores with a jab. Hatton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Hatton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatton's head.
Nice sprawl there from Klos as Hatton shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klos! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos misses with a body shot
and Hatton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Klos!
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klos keeps working.
Hatton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Klos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klos, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cal Klos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Klos throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos misses with a body shot.
Klos scores with a body shot.
Hatton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klos forces Hatton back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klos.
Klos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klos lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Klos.
Klos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Klos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klos jabs Hatton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos clinches with his opponent.
Klos lands with a right to the head.
Hatton can't get the takedown.
Hatton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klos up against the cage.
Klos lands with a right to the head.
Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klos gets through Hatton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klos lands a shoulder strike.
Hatton has a couple of punches blocked by Klos.
Klos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hatton can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.
Hatton goes for a takedown attempt but Klos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatton rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatton wants to clinch.
Klos drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
Klos slowing the pace effectively.
Klos scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Klos.
Hatton tightens his grip and picks Klos up, before dumping him to the ground. Klos manages to land in guard.
Hatton trying to control but Klos is working from the bottom.
Klos has his hands on Hatton's head, controlling the position.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
Hatton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hatton has Klos in his guard.
Klos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hatton is on top in guard.
Hatton is fighting to break Klos's control of his arms but Klos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Klos lands an overhand right.
Klos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatton.
Hatton connects with a jab.
Klos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.
Cal Klos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatton tries to pull guard but Klos holds him up against the cage and eventually Hatton drops back down to his feet.
Hatton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klos lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatton.
Klos prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatton.
Come on Klos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Klos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos effectively controlling the action here.
Klos stalling in the clinch.
Klos receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hatton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hatton goes for a takedown attempt but Klos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Klos catches Hatton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klos keeps the fight on the outside.
Klos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hatton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klos is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos struggling a bit here.
Klos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatton off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
What can Hatton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Klos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Klos has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos controlling well, preventing Hatton from escaping the position.
Klos has good solid back control here.
Hatton can't escape the position.
Hatton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Klos controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hatton trying to control but not successfully.
Klos is hanging on to Hatton's back as he tries to escape.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hatton doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Klos stuffs the takedown.
Hatton is looking to clinch.
Klos just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klos counters by clinching up.
Klos stops a takedown attempt from Hatton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton tightens his grip and picks Klos up, before dumping him to the ground. Klos manages to land in guard.
Klos keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klos is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hatton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hatton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hatton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Klos as Hatton shoots in.
Klos wants to counter with a clinch but Hatton pushes him away.
Hatton has a takedown stuffed.
Klos throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klos just misses with a punch to the body.
Klos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a takedown attempt - Klos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatton moves away.
Klos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatton is looking to clinch.
Klos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klos connects with a single shot there.
Joey Hatton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cal Klos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton throws a jab when Klos was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos! Cal Klos retains his middleweight title!
Cal Klos decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 1049 p4p, 153 weight class) and Evan Rooney (ranked 2008 p4p, 271 weight class). MacGowan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Shane MacGowan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
Rooney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rooney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rooney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rooney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rooney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Rooney misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rooney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and MacGowan dives into side control.
MacGowan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan throws a strike aimed at the side of Rooney's head but Rooney avoids it well.
Rooney pushes MacGowan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacGowan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rooney has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rooney tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rooney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MacGowan works to advance to full mount. Rooney defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan working Rooney over with strikes here.
Rooney wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan throws some wild stikes that Rooney manages to avoid easily.
MacGowan lands a couple of good shots and Rooney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking for a choke. Rooney gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rooney manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing Rooney from standing up.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rooney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rooney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Rooney has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacGowan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacGowan tries to get out of the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Rooney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Rooney controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan 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.
Rooney fakes the leg kick and cracks MacGowan in the body.
Rooney lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Rooney throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Rooney lands but MacGowan takes it in his stride.
MacGowan cracks Rooney with an open hand slap.
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rooney was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing.
Rooney has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rooney wants to stand and escape but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rooney can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rooney's head.
Rooney is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard.
MacGowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacGowan wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacGowan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rooney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rooney wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rooney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
Rooney is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rooney avoid being mounted?
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooney defending well though.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooney defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rooney tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Rooney counters with a flying knee. Nice.
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
Rooney is trying to buck MacGowan off.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooney keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
MacGowan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacGowan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rooney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rooney manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacGowan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacGowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacGowan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rooney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rooney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rooney misses with a body shot
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooney misses with the body kick
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rooney defends it nicely.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacGowan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Rooney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacGowan takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Rooney is out of range.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
Rooney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rooney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and MacGowan moves out of range easily.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rooney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooney throws a head kick that half lands.
MacGowan misses the jab.
Evan Rooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rooney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooney dodges the ground and pound from MacGowan.
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rooney is defending well.
MacGowan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rooney sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rooney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rooney prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
MacGowan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rooney parries the strikes from MacGowan easily there. MacGowan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rooney to escape.
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.
Rooney prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
The ground and pound from MacGowan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rooney managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan working the strikes but Rooney uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacGowan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacGowan thows a huge punch but Rooney dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rooney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shane MacGowan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacGowan lands a right hook to the body.
MacGowan misses with a looping left.
Rooney looks to throw a body kick
and MacGowan counters with a straight right hand.
MacGowan gets a double leg takedown into Rooney's guard.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Rooney managing to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rooney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacGowan works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by MacGowan as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rooney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rooney can do to turn this around?
MacGowan misses with a straight left.
Rooney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Rooney slams his shin into MacGowan's torso.
Evan Rooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan throws a big counter combination but Rooney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacGowan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rooney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
Rooney defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney scores with a head kick. MacGowan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rooney is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MacGowan postures up and lands a big shot to Rooney's brow.
MacGowan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacGowan controls the pace.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from getting back to his feet.
Rooney keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely.
Rooney wants to get back to his feet but MacGowan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rooney thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacGowan if he has to take too many more of those.
Rooney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
Rooney tries to work over MacGowan's front leg with a kick but MacGowan checks it.
Rooney gets caught flat footed, as MacGowan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan had his way with Evan Rooney in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacGowan takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rooney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries to land a front kick but MacGowan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Rooney misses
and MacGowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacGowan connects with a crisp jab.
MacGowan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooney momentarily.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Rooney counters with a low kick, right behind MacGowan 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacGowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGowan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rooney looks for the body kick but MacGowan saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Rooney shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rooney is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rooney.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGowan drops Rooney with a left right combo! MacGowan follows him down to the ground into side control.
Rooney is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Rooney is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
MacGowan misses with the ground and pound.
MacGowan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rooney seems to have recovered his senses.
Rooney can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooney keeps working.
MacGowan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MacGowan controlling from side mount.
Rooney struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to score with some ground and pound. Rooney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling the position.
Rooney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the body from MacGowan misses
and Rooney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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.
MacGowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rooney lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacGowan will feel that in the morning.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney scores with a kick to the body.
MacGowan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacGowan misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rooney.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGowan, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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